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 Deputy Sheriff Donald V. Kehnast of the Defiance County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 15, 2023

My Dad, my heart ❤️. I was 18 when he passed, having had the blessing of being raised by him. My siblings, ages 13, 9, 6 missed out on that blessing. RIP, my forever hero! Just not enough words...

Connie Flory
My Dad.

May 15, 2023

Donald V. Kehnast was an honorable man with many years of service and experience patrolling the county in which I grew up in. Thank you for your service, I'm confident your family is successful and honors you even past your untimely death. Much respect for you and your department, as I'm sure your peers held you in their memories of service. We will never forget your impact, thank you for keeping the community clean!
With much respect, thank you for your service
Cole Carman

Cole Carman
Student at Schoharie Capital Region BOCES, NY

February 25, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Donald V. Kehnast of the Defiance County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 65 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 15, 2020

My pop!

Julie Wilkens
Daughter

December 15, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Donald V. Kehnast of the Defiance County Sheriff's Office, 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

December 15, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Donald V. Kehnast Defiance County Sheriff's Office, 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

December 16, 2017

I remember he was my dad's (MartinWalter) friend. He was a good man. Had a nice,family

Sharon (WAlter) McMaken
friends

December 14, 2016

Deputy Sheriff Kehnast,
On today, the 47th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Defiance County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

December 15, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 92nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 15, 2011

Dear Dad, Miss you, love you forever! You passed away so young at 53, and now I am 65, and have lived 12 years longer at this point than you did! You left Mom and 4 of us kids, and now you have 8 grandchildren, and 5 great grands! How I'd love to have you back for one day, just to see all your decendents. You'd love them, each and every one! And I am making sure the young ones know about you, and how much you were loved and respected.
You and Mom and Billy all take care of one another! Love, Connie

Connie Kehnast Flory
Daughter

August 13, 2011

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your 22 years of dedicated service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 8, 2007

May you continue to rest in peace forever.... A hero is never forgotten......

Senior Officer D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly PD, Va.

December 15, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.

Daniel
Citizen

September 1, 2006

May you continue to keep watch over your family and friends from above always. God bless all of you.

July 17, 2006

Our shirt the same....You always remain. Rest easy brother.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)