Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was working for Island Lake Police Department when he and his partner were shot but I was not on duty. I remember him fondly and I wish him peace from my "new" police department in South Carolina.

Sgt. Gale Holford
Greenville Police Department

October 29, 2024

Dwight was my lead Drill Sergeant in basic training at Ft. Knox back in '99, He told us on day one that he would never tell us to do anything he wasn't willing to do himself. He proved it when he spent 2 hours in the gas chamber with me, no mask, matching every push-up, "tony-little", and flutter kick. CS had no effect on either of us and by the time he was done smoking me, there was a fair amount of brass waiting outside the chamber. One of my fondest memories of my time in service. Don't know what made me look him up after 25 years but I just learned of his passing today, almost 9 years after his EOW. Rest easy Drill Sergeant Maness.

Cpl. Danny Woodring
U.S. Army (Ret.)

September 6, 2024

I served with Dwight in the Army. A real professional. Till Valhalla, brother.

Robert Smith
Former police officer, fellow grunt

September 25, 2021

I worked for the old man in Desert Storm and in Panama. Good times Brother. Till Valhalla

Andrew W Page

August 26, 2021

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Maness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 30, 2021

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 14, 2020

Happy Birthday my love. You are missed desperately. My heart will forever be yours ~always~

Susan Maness
Wife

September 2, 2019

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 7, 2019

I met your daughter Lauren briefly at a COPs bicycle ride for one of our cities fallen officers. She brings healing and hope with her, she is a light in our blue community. While we hate the circumstances that lead us to these people - we are grateful for the people. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Lauri Gesner
WCSD, Wife

September 14, 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 6, 2018

It hurts the worst when you lose someone you just got back. You will never be forgotten.

Student Nicolas Becerra
Mission Hills High School

May 2, 2017

Deputy Maness's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 3-20-17 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

March 21, 2017

Rest in peace, brother Maness. Your service will never be forgotten. May the Lord bless you always.

Cmdr. Mike Bitton
Winthrop Harbor Police Department

March 13, 2017

Rest In Peace Brother

Detective Mark Schneider
Bull Valley Police Department

December 8, 2016

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Dwight died.

To the Maness family, fellow deputies, and all who call Dwight beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Deputy Maness gave to his community and the citizens of Illinois and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 14, 2015.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

June 25, 2016

I miss you so much Dwight. Just got.home from National police week where they honored you and your fellow fallen hero's. It was hard to be there but glad I went. I will never forget you. Your on my mind always. What,I would give to hug you just one last time. I will,cherish the memories we had together. Love you always
Your little "big" brother
Christopher Maness

Brother Christopher Maness
Chicago

May 18, 2016

Rest in peace my love. Your work here is done and I will take it from here. I will protect our children to the end. Until I am again in your arms. I love you ~always~

Susan Maness
Wife of Deputy Dwight Maness

January 28, 2016

My deepest condolences to Deputy Maness family, friends, and colleagues. As for the evil, the bible states at Proverbs 4:16,17, "For they cannot sleep unless they do what is bad. They are robbed of sleep unless they cause someone's downfall. They feed themselves with the bread of wickedness, and they drink the wine of violence." Many in this violent world have no regard of life, especially those that serve as "secular authorities" . Revelation 21:3,4 reads "he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away". I pray God's promise of reversing death brings comfort to all who knew Deputy Maness.

ECS II Lem Toatley
Orlando Police Department

December 13, 2015

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Dwight died as a result of his injuries sustained eleven months earlier when he was brutally ambushed.

To the Maness family, fellow deputies , and all who call Dwight beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Deputy Maness gave to his community and the citizens of Illinois , and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 14, 2015.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD

November 9, 2015

RIP Brother. May you be with GOD and may GOD be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

October 3, 2015

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

September 25, 2015

To the family of Deputy Sheriff Dwight Maness, friends, Sheriff Bill Prim, and the McHenry County Sheriff's Office.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and always. Thank you for your service. John 15:13 / Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry \ O' Berry Police Department Goldsboro, NC

September 25, 2015

So sorry about Dwights passing.
It's so hard to get people to understand the great sacrifice The Men & Women in Blue make to keep us safe ...
They are our Families people ... the children we give birth to, the awsome men & women we marry ... have children with ...
want to grow older with ... what gifts you are from our Creator!!!
May God be near all those who loved Dwight.
Thank you Dwight for your unselfish service ...
Praying for the other Deputies.
RIP Dwight, Son of Valor, with Honor.
Gone from Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts ...

Ms. Karen Morgan ,Psy. & LE Gra.
Eagles Wing Baptist Church, Lake Traverse, SD

September 24, 2015

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

September 23, 2015

Rest in peace officer your service. To your country and community will not be forgotten. There has been to many blue lives lost this year.

BM3 USN Owen Davidson. (PGR) member
Patriot Guard WI. & IL.

September 23, 2015