Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Motor Office #5 was my father. He loved his profession and was always looking to make the lives of all SMPD officers better. One of his fellow officers said of him, "You always felt better when Officer Kohler pulled up on an incident because, while he was a big man, he was also a peace maker." He was only 29 years old and had his entire life (which he loved) in front of him.

I still miss him ....

David Kohler
Son

August 28, 2024

I never met you Sir. I sure wish I had. I am privileged to know your children, Catherine, Robin and David. All my life Catherine has been my best friend. You have some of the most remarkable children and they love and cherish you everyday. I am so honored to be a part of your family who I love as mine. Thank you for your service sir. Your daughter Catherine is soon to retire from Los Alamitos Police Dept. I know you will be there in spirit.

Michele Hall Retired Records Supervisor
Seal Beach Police Department

July 30, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother. We remember and honor you on the 57th anniversary of your E.O.W.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

November 2, 2017

You are my father and I am so proud of WHO you were and WHAT you stood for. I have missed you every day since your EOW in 1960 and have lived my life in a way that I hoped you'd be proud of ... And you would so love your grand kids!!

I love you!!

Dave Kohler

January 11, 2015

Every day I have thought of David and the family that he left behind.

John Watts
Relative

April 30, 2013

Everyday you are in Catherine's and my heart and everyday we miss you. Love you Dad.
~Robin~

Daughter Robin Kohler
Youngest Daughter

August 1, 2012

Rest...you will be missed on mothership earth

Seargent
Austin

March 5, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Kohler. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 22, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 49th 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

Anonymous

November 6, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 30, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

November 2, 2006

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

November 2, 2004

Rest in peace motorman.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

October 31, 2003

Rest in peace Brother David, you are not forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

October 1, 2003