Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It has been 20 yrs since his tragic death, but his memories continue to live forever, with friends and family...RIP ole friend

steve kunkel
ret. NCPD

February 15, 2010

I said a little prayer today for Detective Wustenhoff and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

February 12, 2009

God Bless... Never knew you but you live on in the stories told by other...your son has turned into a fine cop...

PO
SCPD

March 27, 2008

Dennis was a lifetime friend, as far back as grade school and we remained friends right to his passing.........It saddens me that this henious crime has gone unsolved.....God bless you old friend. I miss that consistentsmile that you always had.

Ret. NCPD
Ncpd

February 15, 2008

Det. Wustenhoff,
On today, the 17th anniversary of your murder, 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 in Vietnam. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

February 15, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDCIATED SERVICE TO SUFFOLK COUNTY, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. THIS WRITER HOPES AND PRAYS THAT SOMEDAY JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED ON YOUR BEHALF.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 10, 2008

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 20, 2007

Det. Wustenhoff thank you for your service to our Country and to the citizen's of New York. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten.

How sad it is that your murderer(s) are still walking freely.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

October 31, 2007

God bless you and your family.

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

May 18, 2007

You pushed me to make my first drug buy as a PO in the 4th where you were a Det before returning to Narcotics. We both ended up in Narco where you taught many more how to survive the streets. I think of you often and laugh at the many pranks you pulled and the ones pulled on you. I'll always lift a mug to your memory.
Sinbad

Retired Det Bill Sinram
Scpd

February 22, 2007

17 years and 2 days ago...engraved in my brain. we talk about you all the time. i wish i got to have more time with you. we miss you alot, but we'll see you again.

jenn
daughter

February 17, 2007

Det. Wustenhoff your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now. May you rest in peace brother. God Bless !!

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

March 17, 2006

I believe I served with Denny in Viet Nam We were pretty good friends. I liked him a lot. He had a great personality. He loved to talk about New York. We arrived together and he made it a lot easier for me.I was so sorry to read about his death.I often think of him and will remember him and his family in my prayers.

joe

January 12, 2006

I'll always remember you walking through the halls at HQ - long, curly hair flying around. You were the best!

marie
retired SCPD

November 15, 2005

May you rest in peace.

PO
SCPD

September 20, 2004