Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

February 24, 2012

Rest in peace, brother. You will be missed. I was watching a tribute video for you and noticed the 200th MP patch on your sleeve in a few pictures; I'm also under the 200th. It's a shame to have lost such a great person who was obviosly dedicated to his community. I hope one day to have the pleasure of meeting you on the streets of heaven, until then, we have the watch.

Jeffrey Haworth
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

February 3, 2012

Hey bro, cant believe its been 7 months. I was so happy to hear on the birth of your daughter. I keep your picture with Jynx on my refrigerator and look at it every time I leave for work with my K9 partner Cyrus. I think about you and what happened every time I go on a call. Its always on my mind.

K9 Officer Thomas Pacilio
Monroe Township (Gloucester County)

January 30, 2012

Kyle,

Not that I have to tell you but your beautiful wife Alecia gave birth to your precious baby girl, Savannah. She has brought so many smiles and hope to your wife and mom. I cannot begin to tell you how much this little girl means to them and those who love her! Please keep watch over them from above and know that Jynx and Bentley have everything under control down below.
Love and miss you so much,
Tim, Beth and Chelsea Deamer

Beth Deamer
friend

January 23, 2012

Kyle, your daughter has arrived and she is beautiful, but I think you already know that somehow. She smiles when Alecia mentions her daddy, I think you and Savannah know more they we know. Thank you so much for sending her here to us, she is a precious gift and we will look out for her for the rest of our lives. We are all waiting for her to do something that reminds us of you, you'll hear us when she does.
Love you, miss you and you are always in my heart forever
Mom

Michelle Moyer
Mother of Kyle

January 23, 2012

Thinking of you today Kyle.

6 months.... it feels like forever man.

We miss you.

CJG
BCSD

December 28, 2011

Pags,
I just wanted you to know that you are thought of each and every shift that we work, it is not the same here without you. We are doing our very best to finish everything you started and miss you terribly. I learned so much from you and wish that I could've told you what a great deputy, person and father that you were and would have been. I promise to let your soon to be born daughter know what a true hero and role model you were and will as long as I live carry on your work ethic and name in the best way that i am capable of. Rest In Peace my friend and brother.

Anonymous

December 21, 2011

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiance Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Deputy Pagerly. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Kyle he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Kyle's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Kyle's life was about so much more than the way he died. Kyle will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Deputy Pagerly, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiance Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been eight & a half years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

December 3, 2011

Pags, I try to write something every week but I never know what to put down in words because I feel like I have so much to say.

I want you to know that YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN BROTHER. Of course you know that I am always thinking about you and your family.

Together we went from 19 year old kids to seasoned war veterans and eventually both became police officers. From the days traveling all over the world dragging our gear, carrying our rifles across foreign lands, laughing countless hours together, and riding our motorcycles. We dodged mortars, bombs, and bullets together. We were forced to grow up fast but enjoyed every bit of it.

Most of all I want to say thank you for being such a great man and a great friend. You left your mark with all of us buddy! I couldn't imagine picking any words to describe you. For those that knew you, well, they know that they were truly blessed. We will always have the wonderful memories that you left behind and the comfort of knowing that one day we will meet again!!!

OFFICER
FRIEND

November 5, 2011

RIP brother Pagerly. As a K9 handler, I know the bond between handler/family and K9 partner. I was glad to read the department retired Jinx to his family. I hope it will give them some sense of peace. They are in my prayers.

K9 P.N. McClellan

October 23, 2011

RIP Deputy Sheriff Pagerly. Although I do not know you I am from Lower Burrell and our community has been shattered by the loss of Officer Kotecki and came across your memorial and saw you were from PA also and a K-9 officer too and you died a senseless death protecting your community but your bravery and courage will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathies to your family and your partner Jynx mayy you find the comfort and strength to get through this and know that you are never alone. May you rest in peace and thank you for your service.

Kelly
Lower Burrell resident

October 18, 2011

When I first met Kyle last year, I immediately recognized that he wasn't just another K9 Handler. He possessed an energy, and personality that was encouraging you to be his friend. Over the several months that lapsed between then and now we had the occassion to trade innumerable phone calls, emails and texts about all things related to K9. It was crystal clear that he loved what he did and only wanted to become better.

The donation of the ballistic vests to our organization was the start of a friendship that I wish could have continued. I can honestly say I wish I still had his energy, determination, and ability. I learned of his death from a K9 Handler that received one of the vests donated to us by the Berks County Sheriffs Office. Shock was and understatement, as I ended up calling back in the morning hoping it was just a bad dream. Unfortunately it wasn't....it turned out to be a living nightmare. For the first 12 hours or so there were about 3 or 4 different version of what happened that were all from "official" sources, that initially said that not only Kyle was killed, but Jynx as well. When I was able to confirm with the Sheriff's secretary, that Jynx was NOT killed, it unfortunately did not provide much relief. She started to tell me how Jynx was a real hero, and then became so distraught, she had to end the call. I was able to contact someone with first hand information. While I will not fully provide our conversation (even though it would be ok with him) I will say the following:

There is no real way to elevate the status of HERO. Although tragic and difficult for many to understand, their actions absolutely saved the lives of at least 7 other members of the task force. I know one person who wishes the outcome were different so he could thank Kyle in person for taking the lead with his partner, flanking and flushing out this extremely well hidden and eventually found to be well armed P.O.S. I was told, "if they hadn't been there we'd be dead because he intended to kill Cops, and had high ground". While Kyle's death will always be an emotional and painful memory for us, it is rest assuring that it wasn't in vain.

I was extremely proud to have met and known him for even such a short time. While I am not in the habit of writing accolades about people, he was definitely a role model not only for law enforcement, but for society.

Mike Decher
Northampton Twp Police Dept & President, PA K9 Assistance Foundation

September 7, 2011

Kyle, your sacrifice for myself and others on that terrible day will never be forgotten! Each time I see and work with other K-9 Teams I immediately think of you & Jynx. Every time I have the chance to hug & kiss my children I remember you, for had it not been you & Jynx I would not be here today. God bless you Kyle and know that you will never be forgotten!

Sgt. Adam Kosheba
PA State Police

September 7, 2011

Kyle,
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. A few weeks ago I saw the video that you started making with Jynx and I thought it was great. One thing about being a K-9 handler is that you know they can turn it off and on. I think that's what makes dogs such a great tool and friend of ours. When you used to bring him by the house he was so laid back and I never saw him working. He was very intense in the video. Pasja is the same way I just wish you had a chance to see him in person. But thanks to you Tonya talked me into having him stay in our bedroom shortly after she met you two around Christmas. But I'm still not letting him stay in the bed with us.lol. I miss you so much brother, keep watch over us. I love you Kyle.

Cpl Eric Angstadt K-9 Pasja
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office

August 31, 2011

Kyle, I miss you everyday. We are coming up on two months already and feels like it was tonight I got the call about you from Mark. Everyone is been strong but missses you so so much. Keep watching over everone and we will see you again one day. RIP buddy

Jeremy Yeager
Friend

August 18, 2011

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney
Virginia

August 15, 2011

Deputy Pagerly,

Yet another young officer sacrificed his life last night to protect and serve his community. Another senseless killing of a fine young man who was doing his job.

I never met you, but we have a mutal friend in Josh Smith. All that has been spoken and written about your amazing accomplishments in your too short time here has affected me profoundly. As I read some of the other tributes left here by your fellow officers and friends has brought tears to my eyes again, as did your memorial service that was aired. You accomplished so much in the short time you were here with your wife, family, and friends. Serving your country in the US Army and becoming a Deputy Sheriff and serving your community selflessly.

Your wife, unborn son/daughter, parents, siblings, friends and Deputy Jynx can be so very proud of all you did while you were with them.

Your death hit rather closely home for me, as I too have a son named Kyle, who was in the Army training to become an MP, is a volunteer firefighter and aspires to go into Law Enforcement.

May you rest in peace Deputy Pagerly and continue to watch over your family and friends from Heaven, where I know you are.

Respectfully,
Terri Bilder
A Mom

Terri Bilder

August 12, 2011

Kyle, I miss you so much and my life will never be the same again without you. There is not a moment in any day that I don't think about you and wish I could have you back and see your smiling face.

Paul and I will look out for Alecia, Jynx and Bentley and do the best job we know how of helping to take care of the baby and watch over all of them.

I hope you are watching over all of us. Please send some more rainbows so I know you are.

We love you very much, always did and always will. You will never in my lifetime be forgotten. We are so proud of who you became in your lifetime.
Love you
Mom

Michelle Moyer
Kyles mother

August 11, 2011

Pags,

It has been weeks since you were killed but it feels like years. I will never get used to the idea of not seeing you and trying to keep up with you during our workouts. You always pushed harder than everyone else, in turn making us step up and push others. We have all gotten stronger in so many ways since your death, as we strive to be half the person you were. We miss you so much, but I know you are watching over Alecia and the baby. Jynx is taking good care of them too. You were always there to lend a hand if anyone needed anything, and although your baby will not meet you, he or she will always know what a hero you were. You are a true hero in every sense of the word, and I am honored to have been your friend.

Rest in Peace, Kyle

Gretchen Kaag
friend of Kyle Pagerly

August 9, 2011

Deputy Sheriff Pagerly,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community, but also for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army in Kosovo and Iraq. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

July 29, 2011

Cant believe it's been a month. I think of you often as well as your wife and unborn baby. I have shed many tears over this story the past month. I dont know why I ran across this story, and may not ever will. I know everything happens for a reason though. It would have been an honor to know you. We need more great men like you in this world! God Bless you and you family. Go and rest easy Kyle. We will take your watch from here.

Amy Brown

July 29, 2011

For he sacrificed all to protect his brothers...


Requiescat in pace carus frater....

We will never forget....

Sgt. Joseph Smerko
Berks County Sheriff's Department

July 29, 2011

On behalf of the nypd k 9 unit we offer our deepest condolences to the Pagerly family and the Berks county sheriffs department.

Po Vincent Tieniber
NYPD TRANSIT K-9

July 25, 2011

Rest in peace brother, although I did not know you I feel the pain as if I did. we'll take it from here.....

K-9 Deputy Mike Zocco K-9 Zeus
Saratoga County Sheriffs Office

July 24, 2011

“Love is stronger than death even though it can't stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can't separate people from love. It can't take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death.”

I love you and miss you so much Kyle.. You have always been, and will always be my hero, my love, & my home.

Alecia Pagerly
Kyle's Wife

July 24, 2011