Montrose - Daily Press

MONTROSE — Services for Montrose Police Sgt. David Kinterknecht will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 31, at the Lloyd McMillan Gymnasium, Montrose High School.

Gov. Bill Ritter and an estimated 1,000 others are expected at the services, funeral directors said.

Kinterknecht, 41, died late Saturday in the line of duty, after he was shot by a domestic violence suspect, who is also dead.

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Two other officers were wounded by shotgun blasts in the incident. They are recovering. Specific details about the initial call and the fatal incident have not yet been released.

"His lifelong ambition was to be a peace officer," Montrose Police Cmdr. Gene Lillard said, remembering the award-winning Kinterknecht, who was involved with law enforcement since his Boy Scout days, as part of the MPD's Explorer program.

"Dave was very well thought of. Everyone at the police department liked him. He would do anything that was asked of him. He was generous. He came across as a tough guy, but he was a very gentle person. He had a huge heart and was just a wonderful human being."

Floral tributes and cards lined the police department office, and Lillard thanked the community for all its support.

The Colorado Fraternal Order of Police has established a memorial fund on behalf of Kinterknecht's family, which includes his wife and two daughters. Donations may be made to the Colorado State Lodge FOP, Public Safety Awareness Foundation, Reference Montrose Sgt. David Kinterknecht, 2701 W. 84th Ave., Suite 211, Westminster, CO 80031.

All donations received will be transferred to the family. A tax ID number or further information about the memorial fund can be obtained by calling (303) 591-3842. Be sure to note Kinterknecht's name on the donation so it can be properly credited.

For detailed coverage, see Tuesday's Daily Press.

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Dan wrote on Jul 28, 2009 8:57 AM:

" Rest in peace Dave knowing that you are loved and will be sorely missed very day. I will never forget you big guy!!! "




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M wrote on Jul 27, 2009 7:45 PM:

" Rest in Peace Sgt. David Kinterknecht. Thank you for your years of service. You were a great officer and person and you will be missed. My heart goes out to your family, friends, and loved ones. Montrose is less one great man with you gone. "




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Laura wrote on Jul 27, 2009 7:34 PM:

" ANDREA,
Your daddy was a hero, and must have loved you so much. You hang in there! The town of Montrose loves you and your family, and we will never forget your daddy! "




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Steve Massano Jr. wrote on Jul 27, 2009 6:38 PM:

" As a former MCSO employee I had the privilage of working with both Kathy and Dave. They are both first class people, I am deeply sadened to here of the loss of Dave. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Kathy. God Bless your family. Steve Massano "




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Jen wrote on Jul 27, 2009 5:30 PM:

" I had already she tears thinking about this now I really did after reading Andrea's comment. I dont know any of you but my heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry for you loss. "




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Andrea Kinterknecht wrote on Jul 27, 2009 5:16 PM:

" i love you daddy "




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