Montgomery County Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Thursday, April 18, 2019
Reflections for Police Officer Kyle David Olinger
Rest in Peace
Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH
April 25, 2019
Thank you sir for your sacrifice and service. Prayers for your family and agency.
Deputy W. Johnson (Retired)
Richmond Co. S. O., Augusta, Ga.
April 25, 2019
God Speed Brother
Deputy Tim Duvall
Boyd County KY Sheriffs Department
April 25, 2019
Appreciate your courageous sacrifice. Rest in Peace, my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
April 24, 2019
Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.
Jamie D Davis
J. Davis
April 24, 2019
Rest In Peace...
Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
April 24, 2019
Thank you Officer Olinger for your dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Maryland. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.
HEROES NEVER DIE...
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
April 24, 2019
Police Officer Kyle Olinger, during your tour of duty you first served the citizens of this great country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. You then served the citizens of Montgomery County as a Police Officer, with compassion, dignity and honor. It is now your time to rest with the heroes that have gone before you. We will carry on from here. To the family of Police Officer Kyle Olinger you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Montgomery County Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay Safe. Kyle as you enter through the gates of Valhalla you arrival will be hailed by Odin himself. Fair Winds and Following Seas WARRIOR.
Detective Grade One Robert Jackson Ret.
Metropolitan Police Department/ Homicide Branch
April 24, 2019
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Kyle Olinger on their loss. May our Lord give them all the strength and comfort necessary during this time of trial. Thank you fellow officer for your dedication and service to our nation and your community. Rest in peace Police Officer Kyle Olinger .
CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
Department of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protect
April 24, 2019
My condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Kyle Olinger. Losing a loved one is always difficult. Please take comfort in Jesus words found at John 5:28, 29 where he said that there would be a resurrection. Just think of the time when you will see your loved ones again, in paradise conditions, here on earth. Once again, I am sorry for your lost.
Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police
April 24, 2019
God bless Officer Olinger he died a hero. He died protecting us. There is no greater love.
Ret. Off. JR Neary
East Los Angeles, CA
April 24, 2019
Rest in peace Officer Olinger, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Your pain is now gone and you rest in God's hands.
TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN
April 23, 2019
A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Montgomery County Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
April 23, 2019
God Bless you Police Officer Kyle Olinger ❤️, Rest In Peace. We are so thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifice. We are so saddened by this terrible news!! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!!
Kelly & Eddie King
April 23, 2019
Very sorry to hear the news... Rest in peace. My thoughts are extended to family, friends and fellow officers.
Reserve Police Officer Gary Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
April 23, 2019
RIP, Officer Olinger. Praying for you and your loved ones.
Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY
April 23, 2019
Rest easy Brother. Prayers for family, friends and coworkers.
Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police (Va.)
April 23, 2019
R.I.P. Police Officer Kyle Olinger
Brian Molyneaux
Citizen
April 23, 2019
In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC
April 23, 2019
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute
S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
April 23, 2019
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
April 23, 2019
"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."
Author Unknown
E.C.Proft Chief Deputy (retired)
ICSO
April 23, 2019
Thank you for your service sir GOD BLESS.
Mrs.C Singleton /Concern Citizen
April 23, 2019
Rest in peace Officer Olinger.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 23, 2019
Rest peacefully, Kyle. You were one of the best partners I have ever had.
PO3 R. Cox
Montgomery County, MD Police, Shift Mate
April 23, 2019
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