Montrose - Daily Press

MONTROSE  — “His intentions were not to hurt the cops, I just think they interrupted what he was going to do,” Kevin Gurney said.

But what was Dennis Gurney doing, and why?

Kevin, 27, is the youngest son of Dennis. On July 25, Dennis barricaded himself inside his woodshop after police arrived on a domestic dispute call. The incident ultimately ended with three Montrose Police Officers shot before Dennis turned a gun on himself. Sgt. David Kinterknecht, a 10-year MPD veteran and Montrose native, died.

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Kevin, along with daughter Jessica, a 4-year-old grandchild, and wife Pam, who had made the 911 call, were right there, frantically witnessing the conclusion of Dennis’ life.

“Things just got real crazy,” Pam said about that day.

But it had not been just that day. The Gurney household had experienced rough times. Dennis’ life was forever altered at 23 when he was badly burned from an oil rig accident. The accident happened on Feb. 27, 1980 near Freer, Texas. As a driller, Gurney was disconnecting a pipe loaded with diesel-mixed mud and become covered in the material. A heater nearby warming workers ignited the diesel, burning 75 percent of Dennis’ body. However, his fast thinking in securing the pipe saved others from the same fate.

More trouble followed, from excessive drinking and rage to a painful affair.

“He wasn’t the man he turned into the last couple of weeks,” Pam said.

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Be honest wrote on Aug 10, 2009 10:44 PM:

" Pam, be truthful and tell the public how just a few days before you went to the cabin with a gun and told Dennis you were going to committ suicide because you wanted him to know you are serious about wanting your marriage to work so he sent the sheriff's office to check on you or when you were harrassing your lovers wife and she had to make a report it is all public record anyone can get the real story if they want. Stop acting like an innocent victim. You played with his mind. "




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Glad to hear it wrote on Aug 10, 2009 10:15 PM:

" To native- Well said!!! Thank you! "




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Glad to hear it wrote on Aug 10, 2009 10:14 PM:

" To RuKidding- So maybe you didnt need this information, but a lot of people did. Some of us needed to understand why this happened. It's ridiculous on your part to think this will worsten what the grandkids will go through at school. How could it be any worse?? "




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Pam wrote on Aug 10, 2009 9:32 PM:

" In Tom Chin's defense; he is an honorable man and he has a police force to be proud of. Several of those officers have done their duty to protect me as a victim. I don't want any sympathy or pity from anyone. I will live my life and move on, grieve my husbands death without approval or disapproval. NO ONE is more sorry than I am over the loss of an officer, his family and the wounding of the two officers, still trying to recover from this nightmare. "




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Pam wrote on Aug 10, 2009 9:14 PM:

" And to whom ever it was that says we should go back to Texashis; this is our home and if you don't like it, you move! This town is made up of some wonderful people, I have certainly seen that the past 2 weeks. Even family members of the officers involved have come by to let us know there are no hard feelings. These are the people we choose to associate with and we appreciate their gestures of kindness and sympathy. "




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Pam wrote on Aug 10, 2009 9:07 PM:

" Thank you native for backing me. Our grandchildren will be fine as long as the so called adults keep their mouths shut. They too know the truth and know that what their grandfather did was wrong as far as wounding and killing officers. They also know that suicide is not the way out, but they do understand his struggle with his addictions, as well as children can. I pray you never find yourselves in an abusive or deserate situation, perfect as you are! "




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Native wrote on Aug 10, 2009 8:38 PM:

" Now, before I get burned at the stake like Dennis's family has been, let me make it PERFECTLY clear that what that man did was aweful. A huge blow to our community, and has caused more saddness then anyone can imagine. Had he not killed himself, thenn I would have hoped for the most severe punishment. But, remember his family are victims also. They have to deal with the legacy that their loved one has left behind. They should not have to deal with all you too. "




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Native wrote on Aug 10, 2009 8:34 PM:

" Now to all the ones that put the officers down that attended Dennis' funeral. SHAME ON YOU!!!!! How dare you be so heartless?!?!?! These officer went to support the other family!!! Not to disrespect anyone!!!! David would have been proud of them!!! And he would be SO disappointed in the rest of you! He was a wonderful man and if he were still alive he would probably give you all the patudy chewing of a life time for being so horrable to Dennis's family!!! You deserve the harsh words, NOT the Gurneys!!!! "




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Native wrote on Aug 10, 2009 8:30 PM:

" To all you angels out there saying "i've been through this, that and the other thing and never have done this." Get over yourselves. You have never walked in his shoes, You don't know what his life was like, you know NOTHING about his life other then a story in the paper which is not enough for you to even comprehend his pain. And obviously you have never known a person on pain killers while drinking. They become someone else. Cody, the man that shot himself several months ago would have only done that drunk, never sober!!!! "




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Native wrote on Aug 10, 2009 8:26 PM:

" Might as well sit back and get comfortable people cause I have a lot to say. First off...to all you mean heartless people putting down this mans family for what he did. They did not pour the alcohol down him, they did not make his abusive, THEY DID NOT PULL THE TRIGGER, and they still love him. If it were my husband, dad, brother, grandpa, or uncle then I would still love him too. He raised great kids who grew up to raise their own great kids. Leave them alone, they did nothing to ANY of you!!!! "




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m wrote on Aug 10, 2009 8:19 PM:

" I have to say many of the comments posted have disgusted me. How dare any of you who have made negative comments toward the family justify yourselves. She made a much needed call for help. Many of you act like you have lived your lives with out mistakes or faults. Going to church every Sunday does not make you a good person, showing compassion for a VICTIM, and opening your mind to forgivness does. "




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Glad top hear it wrote on Aug 10, 2009 8:18 PM:

" Pam- one more thing...you are so right. Don't give these posters a single tidbit of your thoughts or feelings, as they will use them against you. I've been shocked for days now by the hatefullness of these people! "




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Glad to hear it wrote on Aug 10, 2009 8:15 PM:

" Cont.....This situation is far to complex for a lot of these idiots to understand. Depression, loss, grief, alcohol, and stress can evolve into things that are so different that murder. You are not alone, and there are A LOT of supporters rooting for your family! Hang in there. You will get your chance to grieve. It is just so incredibly wrong that it is not now. "




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Glad to hear it wrote on Aug 10, 2009 8:11 PM:

" To Pam-Thank you for standing up for yourself!!! It is wrong that you are being punished for someone elses actions. I know Im not perfect,and neither is a single one of these jerks on here. Isn't it sad how it takes only a handful of hateful people to just make things miserable. Im proud of you for admitting your faults, and for standing strong with your family. Please know that this issue will die down, and life will be more normal. "




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RuKidding wrote on Aug 10, 2009 7:51 PM:

" The general public needed to know all of this information-----why?

I think we could have figured out that Mr. Gurney was in pain. Physically and mentally.

Really, there is such a thing as Too Much Information.

Does this family realize they have guaranteed the children involved in this tragedy will experience !!!!!! in school and this article just added fuel to the fire? "




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krm wrote on Aug 10, 2009 7:16 PM:

" its time to put it to sleep everyone and let the communitee heal. i knew both of the dead and both families are now grievingits time to show some respect "




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Dont blame Pam wrote on Aug 10, 2009 3:06 PM:

" Ok first of all I witnessed my mother be abused mentaly, emotionaly, and physically for years. My father had a bad drinking problem too. I understand how that is and whats its like to call for the police to help you. Pam had no idea what he husband was going to do. She called th police in hope of protecting herself. There is no need to out any guilt on her or blame! "




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My oh My wrote on Aug 10, 2009 12:40 PM:

" You know with all the negative, hateful comments you would think this guy murdered someone!?

Wait? What? He did!? And it was a police officer he murdered!?

Oh, sorry… pardon my interruption… please continue with your COMPLETELY APPROPRIATE negative and hateful comments about this MURDERER.

PS: And NO, contrary to what others are saying, it couldn’t be any of us. That’s an excuse people who are trying to justify a MURDERER’S actions use to validate what happened. Trust me; neither I, nor 99% of all people, will ever MURDER a police officer. "




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Lynn Curtiss wrote on Aug 10, 2009 12:30 PM:

" Having been alerted to this story as it unfolded was very saddening, as I live on the East Coast. My thoughts and prayers are for both families. NO ONE knows the full extent to which this will affect loved ones in the aftermath of this tragedy. But it was indeed a tragedy and both families deserve full support from your community.
In a barricade situation, it remains uncertain, knowing those conditions, there is a huge risk factor that can affect the outcome. Let us not forget, however we must forgive! "




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Ariel wrote on Aug 10, 2009 11:22 AM:

" How dare everyone say how awful the Gurney Family is. They did not make the choice, Dennis did and he will forever have to deal with that in his past life. They have made there home here and the people that knew them and knew Dennis know that he was a kind man.Something pushed him over the edge no doubt about it, and another good mans life was also taken. I am deeply saddned by the loss of these two men and pray for both of their families. Let them mourn! "




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Pam wrote on Aug 10, 2009 11:21 AM:

" I had a comment but it's obvious that those with viewing this from one perspective don't deserve the benefit of a doubt. It's obvious these are narrow minded people just needing to feed on gossip and someone elses pain. "




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Pam wrote on Aug 10, 2009 11:05 AM:

" For all of you judging me or saying I drove Dennis to do this, you are ignorant and know nothing about me and our history together. If you bothered to read the interviews I did with the Denver Post and Daily Press I clearly admitted my roll in our marital problems but I did not pour the alcolhol down his throat, give him drugs or pull those triggers.i won't take the blame. You have no right to judge me, you have not lived my life, nor do you know anything about our history. "




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friend wrote on Aug 10, 2009 10:46 AM:

" COWARDS! Shame on those who say that it is not worth your time to read all the media, do all of us a favor, STAY THE HECK OUT OF IT! You treat people with such remorse, only to expect it back! And how dare any of you say that the Gurney Family have no right to greive over their loved one. My heart felt consent goes out to BOTH FAMILIES at this time of greif! As for the cowards who dont give a crap, STAY OUT OF IT, the last thing both of these families need is your crappy negativity:( "




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kh wrote on Aug 10, 2009 9:33 AM:

" This is a very tragic situation for everyone involved. Everyone needs to stop placing blame. No one will ever know all of the events that took place that night and to the events leading up to the tragic events. Please stop judging. We all need to grieve the losses privately. "




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enough already wrote on Aug 10, 2009 9:05 AM:

" To What-
You have no idea what you are even talking about! You are missing so much of the story!!!! I cant wait till everything about this topic ends. Hopefully it will be before the whole town of Montrose is divided and hating each other. C'mon Montrose Daily Press!! "




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Tired wrote on Aug 10, 2009 8:55 AM:

" Dennis and his wife are not worth the effort it takes to read these comments anymore. This murderer and this woman who drove him to do what he did are not worth my time. "




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RLK wrote on Aug 10, 2009 8:48 AM:

" I pray for both families and all of you who knew and loved these two men. May your hearts heal and forgiveness can begin. To all of you in Montrose with so much hate in your heart, it is so easy to judge someone else;s actions and may God give you the strength to learn about forgiveness & not to judge people in general. "




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No wrote on Aug 10, 2009 8:41 AM:

" To give me a break-- a mistake is when you do something you did not mean to do.He planned this murder. He waited until the officers came in the door to help him and he shot them.And he did this while his family waited outside.He is and always will be a murderer. "




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insulted wrote on Aug 10, 2009 8:26 AM:

" Dear Daily Press,
Why is it that you continue to print such garbage? Everyone knows the events that took place and everyone needs to heal. Do you enjoy turning people against eachother. I know there is a freedom of the press but there is also this thing called RESPECT and it seems your paper does not have such value. "




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why wrote on Aug 10, 2009 7:52 AM:

" I wonder how the wives of police officers feel when they see Chinn,Dunlop,Lillard hug the fallen police officers families, tell them what a terrible things this was and how sorry they are for their pain and then they go to the funeral of the killer.A killer of one of their own officers.Bad, Bad idea "




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Give me a break wrote on Aug 9, 2009 10:56 PM:

" First of all I was at Dennis funeral. Yes Tom Chinn was there. I admire him for being there. He is a great man and a very caring man. A better man than most of you.
And Dennis was a good man who mad a tragic decission. Stop being so judgemental. In a heartbeat it could be you. "




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What wrote on Aug 9, 2009 10:47 PM:

" To montrosean: Dennis is a murderer plain and simple. If it was your loved one you would not be sitting there saying that we should not judge an emotionally challenged individual. It is so easy for the rest of you to sit there and tell the Kinterknecht family to forgive and not to judge. Whatever - that piece of trash did not even give those officers a chance he just shot them in cold blood. "




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Montrosean wrote on Aug 9, 2009 8:15 PM:

" Dennis was a good man who committed a terrible act which resulted in injury and death to others. There is good and bad in all of us, we all could snap under the right conditions. While we mourn Dave's death, we also feel great sorrow for the emotional condition than led Dennis to act so violently when it was apparently not what he was normally like.

Compassion folks, can't we feel terrible for BOTH sides without harshly judging an emotionally challenged individual?

Montrose folks are better than this... "




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not neutral wrote on Aug 9, 2009 5:05 PM:

" The Gurney family is not sitting quietly and not making comments. They made a huge comment when they spoke to the press and had that horrible article written. "




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not neutral wrote on Aug 9, 2009 3:40 PM:

" To neutral -- look up the meaning of courtesy. Their family member killed and wounded innocent people who were trying to help them. I hope you never run into someone showing you that kind of courtesy.And since most of us don't use our names how do you know that family is not posting or that the Kinterknecht or friends of police officers are posting "




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think about this wrote on Aug 9, 2009 1:25 PM:

" but for the grace of God you too could be disfigured and maimed... how would you deal with it. two families are grieving.. they need our prayers- not our condemnation. "




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Nice try wrote on Aug 9, 2009 9:44 AM:

" No matter what you do or say Dennis Gurney still killed a man!There is no excuse for it. "




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Get a clue wrote on Aug 9, 2009 9:37 AM:

" To with held- sounds a little as though you need to be looking for those "big girl panties" for yourself. "




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Wheres the control wrote on Aug 9, 2009 9:34 AM:

" I'm really surprised the police department hasn't requested that the law enforcement wives stay out of these conversations. The officers themselves are handling this situation so professionally, but their ranting wives most definately give a different image! "




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Get a clue wrote on Aug 9, 2009 9:30 AM:

" To with held- Exactly! "let Montrose deal with it in their own way". That is not just your way! Get over yourself! This effects many people outside of the police department! "




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reality check wrote on Aug 9, 2009 8:37 AM:

" True, two men died, but let's remember that one man killed both. Obviously questions and pain flood the minds and lives of family and friends when someone they love takes their own life. But, in all fairness, try to imagine what it's like to have your loved one murdered. Dennis did good in his life, no doubt, but he chose his ending and thereby earned his most recent title. Dave wasn't perfect, sure, but give him his due respect and stop trying to force down the throats of this town your fond memories of his murderer. "




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Doug wrote on Aug 9, 2009 8:19 AM:

" WOW!! The REAL Montrose finally appears....Quite honestly I am surprised that the community togetherness and good will that this tragedy fostered even lasted this long. Man the people in this town are VICIOUS!! Well at least the scenery is nice...... "




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patrick wrote on Aug 9, 2009 7:08 AM:

" Luke 6:37
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
Matthew 6:14-16
For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins "




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JS wrote on Aug 9, 2009 6:41 AM:

" To neutral,
I also want to say I'm speaking for myself and whether other members of my family have posted here, I haven't noticed. "




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JS wrote on Aug 9, 2009 5:57 AM:

" To nuteral,
At No time have I or anyone said the Gurney family shouldn't be able to grieve. I don't believe the article should have been written. I don't believe our society needs to put the spot light on people who murderer. I'm not telling anyone what they can or can't do. I'm stating my view of the article only. "




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with held wrote on Aug 8, 2009 11:12 PM:

" TO GET A CLUE: Where have you been?? I DID 'Take off' & it's been the BEST move I made. I am the wife of a 'cop' & PRAY to GOD you never need one of these wonderful, kind, gentle giving men or women as I would 'fear' for their safety if you were envolved! So put your 'BIG GIRL PANTIES ON' & 'SUCK IT UP' Let Montrose, the PD, MCSO & Fire Dept & the families heal their OWN way! "




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G wrote on Aug 8, 2009 10:16 PM:

" To Bridget Spiker-quite frankly it's not just about you or the kinderknicht family! Yes, Dennis was also a father, brother, grandfather, and husband.I have the utmost respect for law enforcement officers, but I'm sick to death of their friends and family being so inconsiderate of other people! "




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A neutral supporter wrote on Aug 8, 2009 10:04 PM:

" To Janet- You and your family do not have the right to say that the gurney family and their supporters don't have the right to grieve and remember their loved one. They have been slaughtered by the media. They graciously sat quite throughout the public mourning of David , and deserve the same courtesy. If it's hard for you to read these stories, why do several of your family members follow and post in these discussions?You owe the same courtesy that was given to you. "




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Bridget Spiker wrote on Aug 8, 2009 9:14 PM:

" Dennis made a choice to shoot police officers and take his own life. There is no excuse for all of the lives he changed forever that night. Clearly you people do not care about the sacrifice that was given for your safety. Let the community heal and respect the families, police officers, dispatchers and friends who are mourning and healing. "




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Bridget Spiker wrote on Aug 8, 2009 9:14 PM:

" Are you all without the love of your life, one of kind father, generous uncle, loving brother and wonderful grandfather? Well The Kinterknects are now living in a nightmare that they wish they could wake up from. "




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Bridget Spiker wrote on Aug 8, 2009 9:13 PM:

" To all of you that are even posting on this story let me ask you, was David your father, husband, brother, grandfather and or coworker? "




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me wrote on Aug 8, 2009 8:26 PM:

" To "sickened" - sorry I misspelled commit. One word does not make me uneducated!! "




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fact is.. wrote on Aug 8, 2009 5:49 PM:

" Everybody is capable of the unthinkable...however, once someone murders they lose the privelege of being called a good person. There is always someone close with some great memories. Nobody is evil 100% or even has issues 100% of the time, so cherish those good memories, but to save grace now is just disrespectful to everybody else. Of course the families are grieving, but the Gurney family needs to live life, accept what kind of family member they had and try to move on. Alcoholic, drug addictions, violent....Yeah GREAT MAN, thanks for clarifying!!! "




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LisaL wrote on Aug 8, 2009 5:41 PM:

" To all who are saying Dennis was a wonderful man, if it was YOUR husband, father, son, uncle or brother who was taken out in cold blood by this guy, I'm certain you'd be singing a very different tune! Shame on everyone who is sticking up for this murderer. "




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becca wrote on Aug 8, 2009 5:33 PM:

" Gee people, why are you so mean? Dennis only murdered ONE innocent person & the other 2 were only just badly injured, and Dennis had an excuse; he was hurting & misunderstood. Look at this the way the Daily Press and many other Montrose citizens are seeing it. He was a truly wonderful, stand up guy who slipped up & committed ONE boo-boo. People get upset over the littlest things! "




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Janet Struthers wrote on Aug 8, 2009 5:27 PM:

" JS stands for Janet Struthers and I'm not afraid of using my real name. Just being a bit lazy. I'm Kathy's sister and hoping no more articles would be written and causing more pain. I don't beleive the spot light should be on Dennis. Time to take the spot light off those who commit these murderous acts like this. "




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Get a clue wrote on Aug 8, 2009 5:23 PM:

" To with held- Its actually people like YOU that we don't want here, so perhaps you could take off instead?? "




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Sharon wrote on Aug 8, 2009 4:13 PM:

" To "Sad" and "With held" As I grew up I was taught that we are not here to judge, But after reading all these blog's I really wish that alot of YOU would move out of this state. I am not defending what Dennis did,but I pray for his family everyday. Just as I pray for our lost Police officers family,and the others injured. We will all be Judged one day and I am so thankful that it will not be done by anyone in this town!! You cannot go through life feeling hatered. To all involed "God bless you" "




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JS wrote on Aug 8, 2009 3:47 PM:

" Dennis has already gone to his judgement. So seeing that he has already gone to his judgement, it is in God's hands. Why continue to mention him at all. Let Dave's family and the others officer's families get on with healing. You should have never written the article. This is just as bad as all the articles written on the two boys who did the Columbine shootings in Colorado. Pouring salt on the wounds. "




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William H. Bramsky wrote on Aug 8, 2009 3:44 PM:

" and yet you all will write to this with out using your names, real class. god forbid you take a stand and profoundly use your real name when a personal issue like this arises, i read a similar story in the denver post and grand junction paper "




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sickened wrote on Aug 8, 2009 3:11 PM:

" to ME- you can't even spell. i guess it takes an educated, intelligent person to see with clarity both sides of this tragedy and have compassion for the surviving family members. shame on all of you. NOBODY Is as perfect as you guys make it out, we must've lost both a messiah and satan himself that day. Guneys please keep your heads up, not everyone in this town is narrow minded compassionless spawns. "




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forgiveness wrote on Aug 8, 2009 2:15 PM:

" I know as a community we are shocked, angry, confused, scared...it is incomprehensible, and in our minds we want to call names and point fingers at what went wrong and who is to blame.

None of that will change what has happened. We can only strive to make Montrose a better place, where neighbors reach out to neighbors in their time of need.

We can change for the better, by showing our humanity, and give our children, and this state, an example of how to rise above this tragedy and bring light into the darkness. "




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with held wrote on Aug 8, 2009 1:09 PM:

" FIRST 'DAILY PRESS' It is inexcusable that you print ONE WORD about a 'MURDERER"! then to continue is beyond words! The family of dennis (I WON'T even capitalize his name), move back to TEXAS where your problems started! We DON'T want people like you in Montrose OR any place in the 'Western' United States! "




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Local wrote on Aug 8, 2009 11:25 AM:

" This article is a perfect example of what is wrong with our society. We ask ourselves - "Why do people commit such terrible crimes, like murder?" Maybe because our media glorifies a murderer to no end. And why does our media do this, we ask? Because it "sells".
Well, I certainly hope the community of Montrose and surrounding communities refused to pick up the newspaper to read "the full story." It's shameful that the press would print something like this - but we must remember that if we buy it, we are just as much to blame. "




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billy j wrote on Aug 8, 2009 10:24 AM:

" None of us really know what we might do under certain mental anguish, depression along with drinking and pain killers can cause dealy consequences...no excuse but some bit of understanding can be applied to the situation. May of all transpired as was meant to be. "




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shelby wrote on Aug 8, 2009 10:02 AM:

" Just cause the cop was doing his job and was killed does not qualify him as a hero anymore than the other two, talk about disrespect...seems disrespectful to the other two cops, they could of died and been heros too. "




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Speechless wrote on Aug 8, 2009 9:54 AM:

" This was a bad idea to print this story, in so many ways. The worst being: His grandkids will grow up and read that their grandpa killed a cop while drunk and angry at grandma for sleeping around. What a great thing to save for the grandbabies! Yikes. "




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Concerned Montrose Citizen wrote on Aug 8, 2009 9:31 AM:

" We all have good and bad in us. This man was wrong in what he did but we all make mistakes. Unfortunately, two lives were lost and two lives will be changed forever, along with the families and the community. Maybe we can all learn from this. We need to remember the good the officers were trying to do and forgive the actions of Dennis Gurney.

Everyone has a story. "




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Laura Merritt wrote on Aug 8, 2009 9:18 AM:

" What a bunch of cowards you are!! So quick to join in the "stoning" when you hide behind a secret name. What a bunch of hateful people!! "




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wtf wrote on Aug 8, 2009 8:35 AM:

" this makes me sick to hear people say this stuff about dennis. he was an amazing man, and he, just like the rest of us have problems. this is someones family member you all are talking about. please show some respect, because this could have been your family in this situation. and no way should you say that pam should move. where is the respect for her family, they all have lost someone to. gurney family, stay strong. this was not your fault. "




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casper wrote on Aug 8, 2009 8:00 AM:

" I for one did not know that we live in a town full of such perfic people "WOW" IM inpressed.Me personal would not cast that first stone.Dont get me wrong Im not defending Dennis by no means.So my hats off to you montrose.Now I know that Montrose is full of sin less,perfic people.All im saying is nobodys perfic maybe not murders.Butt certainly not guilt less sin less either. If you dont like what you are reading "STOP" reading it.Sounds to me like Montrose is full of bitter,hatefull people.Thats the sad part. "




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sad wrote on Aug 7, 2009 11:15 PM:

" I can't beleive the Montrose Daily Press printed this story.Shame on Pam Gurney if I was her I would consider moving to a different state. To bad she calls herself a women!!! I feel bad even writing a comment like this but she opened the door for all the bad comments!! Ask and you shall receive!! "




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Im no killer wrote on Aug 7, 2009 10:59 PM:

" I was in a bad car accident years ago, a single parent of an infant at the time, lost my job due to my injuries, only got 1/3 of my settlement money, was depressed for several years not being able to do what I used to do and not being able to work, been cheated on, been in a bad DV relationship. I did not kill or hurt anyone. NO excuse for Dennis killing someone. Quit making excuses for his actions. "




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trtr wrote on Aug 7, 2009 10:51 PM:

" I can see this family trying to save face of their father/husband and trying to make sense of this tragedy. However there is and never will be any convincing me that he didn't set the path to this killing that night. He could of killed his own son too. How terrible for him to do this with his family at his house and endanger them too. He thought only of HIMSELF!!! PERIOD! "




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sadden wrote on Aug 7, 2009 10:40 PM:

" Our police officers are not antagonists. They leave home everyday and try to protect us from being raped, robbed or murdered and sometimes like Dave they don't go home. PLease respect and honor them.Otherwise the criminals will rule our streets. "




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sadden wrote on Aug 7, 2009 9:05 PM:

" If Chinn, Lillard and two other officers attended the funeral of Gurney like some say they did then they disrespected their fallen officerand his family plus the officers that were wounded. This man murdered a police officer on Chinns force. How could he attend the funeral. Shame on you "




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MTJ CITIZEN wrote on Aug 7, 2009 9:04 PM:

" SHAME on the Montrose Daily Press! Giving press to a murderer and a murderer's defenders is inexcusable.
A murderer is the absolute worst society has to offer.
It is honorable for a man to rush into danger to perhaps save another person's life.
It is dishonorable to murder in cold blood.
Every person on earth has tough times...that is no excuse to take another human's life.
The Montrose Daily Press should apologize to the people of Montrose and the people who defend them. "




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citizen wrote on Aug 7, 2009 8:51 PM:

" No matter which side you look at it from, there are families grieving over the loss of a loved one. Each, whose life ended that day, had a story to tell. One lost his life doing his passion and hislife mission the other took his life in what most likely was a moment of desperation/fear. Regardless of the situation two men are gone and those who loved them are saddened. I don't think we should judge anyone. The reality is a tragedy occured and families are hurting...no matter what the events leading to the unfortunate night. "




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Me wrote on Aug 7, 2009 8:50 PM:

" MURDERER! Murderer! No good person!!!!!!!!! How dare you try to glorify him!! Pam how dare you comite an affair on your spouse!! Disrespectful on the part of Montrose Press. Period. "




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wrote on Aug 7, 2009 8:14 PM:

" Is this supposed to be a tribute to this guy? In addition to being disrespectful to the police officers involved, this is an extremely poorly written article! If the point was to make us see the the rest of the man, as the title suggests, it actually did the opposite. It just reaffirmed for me that this was a deeply troubled man who murdered and injured innocent people, in front of his family and young grandchild no less!

Come on, Daily Press! Really?! "




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outrage wrote on Aug 7, 2009 6:44 PM:

" I was a neighbor of Dennis's up on Waterdog Peak for several years... He poached Black Bears, Deer, Elk all while bragging about it..He was a ruthless business man when it came to selling property and was not like by many of the owners up there.. can't really feel sorry for the guy..Please Daily Press..Stop this outrageous reporting. Find another story to tell besides how "great" of a guy he was as I simply didn't see that in Dennis... "




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txlt wrote on Aug 7, 2009 6:13 PM:

" as retired Lt. from Dallas Police Dept., i have nothing but sadness for all officers involved and respect.however,we, as law enforcement should know above anyone else that good people do bad things at trying times in their lives. i have witnessed enough to last my life. i have been shocked of the treatment of others in this small hometown community. to some whose life dennis saved on that rig,he was a hero also. think about it ... to continue hurting either side with some of these comments is fairly disturbing. "




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Disappointed wMontrose Community wrote on Aug 7, 2009 5:42 PM:

" Please Let the Gurney family Grieve to! they lost a loved one to. Let them tell their story of their loved one, because from here on out whenever someone in this community see's the name Gurney they're only going to think family of that murder, not Kinterkincht.. family of a hero!
I'm disappointed with the reaction this poor family has gotten.
-Friend of TWO great men that lost their lives.Supporter to BOTH families! "




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someone in Montrose wrote on Aug 7, 2009 4:53 PM:

" Yes it is sad what happened, but when you joined the police force you are exposed to die, when you are a firefighter you are exposed to die, when you were even born you are exposed to die. So i don't understand why people in Montrose is so worried about the situation. Anybody in "Montorose" could've done it. "




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forgiveness wrote on Aug 7, 2009 4:33 PM:

" This is tragic on many levels, in many lives. No healing will ever come from hate, it can only come from forgiveness. There is more than one family hurting in this community. Remember the elementary school shooting in Pennsylvania in 2006? The Amish provided an amazing example of forgiveness of a horrible event.

-Amish Forgive, Pray And Mourn-
Amish Mourn Victims Of School Shootings, Urge Forgiveness Of Killer

This is on cbsnews.com. google to find other accounts of this tragic event.

May God's spirit fill all the broken hearts here in Montrose. "




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So Sad wrote on Aug 7, 2009 4:14 PM:

" Such sadness for everyone involved. I pray for peace for all of us. "




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Bee3 wrote on Aug 7, 2009 3:49 PM:

" Daily Press, PLEASE, would you not print any more stories about Dennis Gurney, good or bad?
This front page story was a very poor judgment call. "




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Scott wrote on Aug 7, 2009 3:36 PM:

" This loser needs no press time. He also did not need an obituary looking for donations. Lets ask why the first officer in the shed did not get shot yet did not stop Gurney from shooting 3 officers and killing one? Lets also ask why those weapons were not confiscated long ago due to a prior record of domestic violence (according to Chinn) Seems like someone dropped the ball on that one big time!! "




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LLL wrote on Aug 7, 2009 3:36 PM:

" I think the Kinterknechts, and the Montrose Police Dept. deserve a written apology from the Daily Press for their excuse making and glorification of this heartless killer. "




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RoseLynn wrote on Aug 7, 2009 3:34 PM:

" The Kinterknecht family is suffering enough right now without the Daily Press rubbing salt in their wounds. I can't guess what on Earth you could be thinking to run a story about how misunderstood David's cold blooded murderer really was. I'm completely appalled! "




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local wrote on Aug 7, 2009 3:28 PM:

" anyone that wasnt at the scene does not know the entire story. we should not except what mr gurney has done, however his family is grieving also. how is anyone ure that our plice force took the right steps, if they did why did 3 officers get shot...our policemen are antagonist and heaven forbid we dont blame those that are suppose to protect us "




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Angry wrote on Aug 7, 2009 2:53 PM:

" This paper really needs to keep in mind that this is a small town. YOUR job is to report the news - NOT disrespectful filth like this. You lost my business. "




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hmm... wrote on Aug 7, 2009 2:41 PM:

" it would be nice to see the entire story here? i disagree with the commentors who've said it's unethical to print this part of the story - this will help us understand why dennis' life took such a voilent turn resulting in trauma for an entire community. perhaps we can learn about how this happened and see the warning signs in someone we know - and be able to give them help before something horrible like this happens again. "




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No one is ever Happy... wrote on Aug 7, 2009 2:00 PM:

" Respect and class come in many forms. We all must be mindful of what we say. "




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Good Lord wrote on Aug 7, 2009 1:59 PM:

" I agree with the article. I mean, with the exception of killing millions of Jews (among other people) I hear Hitler was a pretty nice guy too! Like this murderer (oops, I mean innocent and misunderstood man who suffered a tragic event 29 YEARS ago), how dare society condemn him for killing just one innocent police officer and wounding two others!

What has this world come to if with the killing of just one police officer, someone can be called a “murderer!” As if MURDER is somehow now against the law!

[sarcasm, of course] "




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George wrote on Aug 7, 2009 1:57 PM:

" Mr. Gurney was a human being also. He had an horrific tragedy happen to him in the prime of his life. He lived in extreme pain for the rest of his life, most likely very lonely because lets face it, most of you probably wouldn't want to talk to him, be his friend or be around him because of his disfigurement. He probably had no intention of taking out anyone but himself. He had a family too. Don't punish them for what happened to him. "




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Robin wrote on Aug 7, 2009 1:54 PM:

" Montrose!

This is nothing more than a horrible tragedy.....for everyone involved.....both families!

All the discussions in the world are not going to change the gut wrenching grief that will be felt by all involved for years to come. Who are we to judge?

Opinions are just that....opinions. At the end of the day.....none of us has a clue how this may have turned out differently.

Please, leave these two families alone and let them grieve....in private. No one should post another comment on this subject matter.

Peace "




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Common Sence... wrote on Aug 7, 2009 1:43 PM:

" Thank you MDP for telling Dennis' side of the story. Everyone, this is not a battle between good and evil. It is an unfortunate, terrible thing that happened. Both familys were hurt. Dennis must have been going through some serious stuff to do what he did. How is telling his side hurting Sgt. Dave's family? It just gives the public a broader perspective on what happened... "




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friend of dennis wrote on Aug 7, 2009 1:43 PM:

" The only one that can judge is God!
People that are writing these mean things need to look at themselves and if you're a christian don't be a hypocrite! I'm disappointed in the hurtful comments. "




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Really wrote on Aug 7, 2009 1:22 PM:

" This is a tragic incindent from every angle. To those of you calling this man a murderer shame on you. His family deserves the right to tell their story. You are not even thinking about their loss and their pain you are only adding to it by writing these nasty things about him! I feel for all families involved as everyone should. His family had to witness what happened and they deserve support too. "




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C wrote on Aug 7, 2009 1:22 PM:

" This story and its placement on the front page is incredibly insensitive. I can not imagine how this affects the members and friends of the 3 officers who had responded to this domestic call. This man has changed the lives of all 3 men and their families. Gurney's family can deal with their loss privately. Detailing his and his wife's story does not engender sympathy - rather more questions. There were multiple opportunities to advert this tragedy to 3 good men. "




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jbone wrote on Aug 7, 2009 1:21 PM:

" cop killler!!! "




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Montrose Wife and Mother wrote on Aug 7, 2009 1:17 PM:

" Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved in this situation. "




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Montrose Wife and Mother wrote on Aug 7, 2009 1:15 PM:

" Please stop writing about this tragedy. Everyone is trying to move on.

Telling us that Mr. Gurney's wife was having an affair...and is responsible for causing Mr. Gurney to go on a drinking binge that resulted in the death of one man and injury of two others...is not news.

I am sure she feels like she is telling her side of the story, but it makes her appear responsible for the entire incident. Everyone should quit while they're ahead.

Let's remember how we chose to and move ON! "




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F.Y.I. wrote on Aug 7, 2009 1:02 PM:

" Both of these men were good men. Everyyone has good and bad in them, it all comes down to how you decide to handle the issues. Some times it is too late to correct what you have done, and you have to deal with the situation you created. I believe that is what happened to Dennis. The 3 officers were most definitely victims of circumstances beyond their control. Every one that night made choices… good and bad.
We as the “lookie loo’s” of the situation can see mistakes that in the heat of the moment they could not see. "




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m wrote on Aug 7, 2009 12:57 PM:

" A paper is supposed to print both sides of a story in a fair manner. While it might not be something you want to read it should still be allowed to be told. If the issue offends you that much don't buy that paper. "




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native wrote on Aug 7, 2009 12:56 PM:

" This family lost someone too, they also have to deal with ridicule and shame for what they went through. I believe we should have respect for them as well, they did nothing wrong. It will be nice for his small grandchildren to see some good about their Grandfather. I am soooo sorry for the loss of all involved. "




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Enough about Cop Killer wrote on Aug 7, 2009 12:51 PM:

" Run stories like this on the 3 policeman, one who gave his life. Warn the community what happens when someone is cheating on their spouse like this man's wife did. The dangers of guns mixed with alcohol. But get off this twisted tale of a murderer. "




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mom of school kids wrote on Aug 7, 2009 12:33 PM:

" I cant imagine how Denniss family feels. I only hope they aren't treated badly by Montrose especially the grandkids at school. "




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Alison wrote on Aug 7, 2009 12:07 PM:

" I am truly shocked that you actually printed that "His intentions were not to hurt the cops." Like an earlier poster stated, you do not pick up a 12 guage and fire at innocent men if it was not your intent. You cannot tell me this man is not responsible for his actions. My brother was one of the officers involved in this incident. He was the only one not injured, and the only one not mentioned in most your articles. From what he has described, Dennis' actions were COMPLETELY intentional! Shame on you Daily Press. "




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Come On wrote on Aug 7, 2009 12:06 PM:

" Montrose Daily Press - You should be absolutely ashamed. What are you thinking putting this on the front page. This man is a murderer. "Didn't intend to hurt any one?" Get real. The man is a murderer who killed one innocent man in cold blood and injured two others, who will never be the same. This makes me sick. "




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What wrote on Aug 7, 2009 12:00 PM:

" This is a man that shot three people and killed one, he was trying to kill all three officesrs so stop with the excusses. If you point a gun at someone and pull the trigger you ment to shoot them.Everyone has problems and many people commit suicide but they dont try and take 3 more people with them. "




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ENOUGH ALREADY wrote on Aug 7, 2009 11:42 AM:

" Please daily press have some respect for the family of Sgt. Dave and stop these ridicules stories on Mr. Gurney. We have heard enough about his problems and it's not an excuse. Let's not gorify his life any longer and let the healing begin for the whole town of Montrose. "




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the-rest-of-us wrote on Aug 7, 2009 11:41 AM:

" Enough already. The last few moments of this man's life negated ANY good he may have done earlier in life. He shot at three police officers, killing one and injuring two others.

Leave it alone, and for God's sake, let the Kinterknect family and the rest of us not have to endure another story about how "great" this cop killer was. "




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Linda wrote on Aug 7, 2009 11:38 AM:

" The man is a murderer and will forever be. David did'nt have a chance to give his say in the matter. Montrose Press Dennis did not deserve a front page. Shame on you. "




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Mom in Montrose wrote on Aug 7, 2009 11:17 AM:

" This is a disturbing and blatantly disrepectful use of your power as a media outlet. This is so sad that our paper would run this on the front page one short week after the outpour of community emotion, solidarity and support at Sgt. Kinternechts service for his family and fellow public servicemen. Take this down. "




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wrote on Aug 7, 2009 10:35 AM:

" He may have changed from the man they knew. After all, no one is 'born' a murderer, but DO NOT say that "his intentions werent to hurt the cops" because to pick up a shot gun and point it at 3 men and pull that trigger shooting them MULTIPLE times is in NO way an accident!!! "




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M wrote on Aug 7, 2009 10:20 AM:

" People need to stop defending what a "great man" he was. He shot and killed an innocent man. "




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Sorry for your loss. wrote on Aug 7, 2009 10:04 AM:

" This has to be one of the hardest things for your family to deal with. Even though I don't know any of you, my heart goes out to all of you involved in the terrible ordeal. May God give you the strength to stay strong. Nobody will ever know or understand why things like this happen. "




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Lola wrote on Aug 7, 2009 8:46 AM:

" I am so disappointed that the Daily Press thought it was appropriate to not only write this article but to put it on the front page of the paper. Sgt. Kinterknecht didn't just die he was murdered. "




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TINY wrote on Aug 7, 2009 8:13 AM:

" NO MATTER WHAT THE STORY SAY HE STILL GUILT HE SHOT AND KILLED A POLICE OFFICER AND WOUNDED 2 WELOST A HERO REST IN PEACE SARGENT DAVID "




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local wrote on Aug 7, 2009 7:53 AM:

" Thank you, Daily Press for telling the rest of the story! "




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