Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Justin Robert Winebrenner of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 74 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 16, 2022

Never forgotten Justin. My thought are with your family . Hard for all families and survivors with the holidays approaching. Rest in peace brother.

Ofc. Matthew S. Dunn (retired)
Sandusky P.D. ( Ohio) Father of fallen Officer Andrew Dunn

November 15, 2021

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Justin Robert Winebrenner of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 67 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 16, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Justin Robert Winebrenner of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 62 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

November 16, 2018

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 12, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Justin Robert Winebrenner of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 63 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

November 16, 2017

I recently watched the sentencing of the suspect and even though I am a 33 year veteran of Law Enforcement I shed many tears watching the video.
I want to send my most heartfelt condolences to Justin's father, wife, sister and all other family members of this tragedy.
Like Justin, my daughter has chosen to follow her father's footsteps into service in Law Enforcement, I can relate to the feelings Justin's father must have entertained from time to time. Never fear, our destiny's are charted by God and His Will will certainly be carried out in the end. We can be confident that we will be reunited with our loved ones in the days to come.
As I told my daughter, :I can't promise you that I will be here until the end your life, but I can tell you that I will love you until the end of mine.
Please accept this attempt to help you heal in the spirit it is intended.

C. Wayne Donham Retired Major
Larimer County Sheriffs Department, Colorado

March 13, 2016

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.....

Det. Sgt. Edward Carlile
Northfield Village PD (OH)

November 18, 2015

It was on this Saturday night 1 year ago that your brother-in-law sent us the text that you had been killed. Still in the middle of the night, I was sure it was a bad dream; surely this couldn't have happened to someone so upbeat, positive and... well, someone like you... I have prayed continuously for your family: Rob, Kelly & Tim and especially Charlee. Thank you for your selfless service and sacrifice. Thank God justice has been served and may your memory live forever.

Trooper Trainee Jamie Liles
Texas DPS

November 15, 2015

JUSTIN, JUSTICE HAS BEEN DONE TODAY ON YOUR PART, ALTHOUGH BITTERSWEET. I HAVE PRAYED FOR YOUR DAD AND FAMILY THROUGH THIS ALL. ATLEAST SOME CLOSURE WAS OBTAINED TODAY FOR THEM....I KNOW WHAT IT WAS LIKE. YOU AND ANDY CELEBRATE TOGETHER WITH A TOAST! ATLEAST YOU AND YOUR MURDERERS WILL NEVER CROSS PATHS AGAIN.

BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS

RET. OFC. MATTHEW S. DUNN SANDUSKY P.D. (OH)
FATHER OF FALLEN OFFICER ANDREW S. DUNN
E.O.W. 3-19-2011

RET. OFC. MATTHEW S. DUNN
SANDUSKY P.D. (OH)

October 15, 2015

Rest in Peace Police Officer Justin Winebrenner. Thank you for your service to this country and your community. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department at this time.

Chief Reuben Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC

March 4, 2015

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

PTLM Frank Kapusta
Mohawk Police Department

January 18, 2015

Rest in Peace brother! You and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Deputy T. Thompson
Harrison County Sheriff's Office, Cadiz, Ohio

January 2, 2015

Thank you for your service, especially for your willingness to serve even when off duty. You and your family are in my prayers.

Lieutenant Lee Ann Self
Birmingham Police Department (AL), Retired

December 14, 2014

Rest in Peace Justin. Be assured that the local community will support your fellow officers, friends and family.

David Riedel, Adjutant
Aurora American Legion Post 803

December 13, 2014

My prayers are with the family and his department. I know it is very hard to lose someone so close, but remember you have thousands of prayers going up for you and thousands of shoulders to lean on.

Retired Deputy Sheriff/ Beth Martin
Greene Co. Sheriff Dept, Ohio

December 11, 2014

#PrayersandBlessings4 for the Immediate Family as well as the Department Family of this HERO Officer.
#2many2soon

Disabled/Retired CO M Cubberly
Huds Cnty Dept of Public Safety / Division of Corrections

December 1, 2014

God's peace and speed Officer Winebrenner. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

November 26, 2014

Rest In Peace Officer Winebrenner

Civilian supporter and future LEO
Lorain, Ohio

November 25, 2014

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, family and loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for the past three years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

November 25, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother in the Arms of our Lord. Prayers to your family and your law enforcement family.

John Tomaino Sr. Chief Deputy
Retired Mahoning County Sheriffs Office Youngstown, ohio

November 24, 2014

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May your family find comfort in the fact that you will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten.

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR Police Department

November 24, 2014

Rest In Peace, Brother.

P.O. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

November 24, 2014

Never off duty and always ready to stand between good and evil - thank you for your service, Officer Winebrenner. Rest in peace, sir.

Molly Feldman
Des Moines Area Community College
Criminal Justice Club President
Ankeny, Iowa

November 24, 2014

RIP Sir

Citizen, South Africa

November 24, 2014