Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I never knew you but in 1995 I became aware of your death. As a narcotics detective, I began investigating an individual involved with methamphetamine manufacturing. The suspect, Cameron Mesker, had recently been to trial in another manufacturing case against him months earlier. Mesker was subsequently convicted of very minor crimes and given probation.

I also learned, Mesker had killed you years earlier in a hit and run accident. Mesker claimed he didn't know he hit you but his friends at the time said Mesker was drunk and knowingly fled the scene to avoid being arrested.

I worked many hours on the 1995 manufacturing investigation which resulted in Mesker's conviction and prison sentence. It was a case for me that ended up satisfying some of the core principals of why I entered law enforcement, namely...justice.

It is a tragedy that you were cut down in the prime of your existence, but know that you are remembered by those who may never have known you.

Lieutenant Lon Turner
Chula Vista Police Department

September 12, 2005

I thank you for your service and salute you for your sacrifice.

A grateful citizen.

September 22, 2004

Dennis was my first cousin, my mom and his being sisters. I was pleasantly surprised to find this page associated with your web site. In Colorado, we affectionately referred to Dennis as Cousin Hollywood. I joined the Colo State Patrol in 1977 and later switched over to Denver PD. We were never really close due to the miles and circumstances so your sight has given me time for reflection. Dennis' mother, my Aunt Celia, is alive and well in Pueblo, Colo. and still wears the Denver Police Badge necklace formerly worn by my mother, Mary B., in honor of Dennis. Thank you for the service you have provided me. Roll on.

Det. Ken Gurule
Denver Police Dept