PENNSYLVANIA LINE OF DUTY DEATH Deputy Kyle Pagerly
On June 30, 2011, Deputy Kyle Pagerly of the Berks County Sheriff’s Department was murdered in the line of duty. Deputy Pagerly, 28, was pronounced dead in Lehigh Valley Hospital early this morning after gunfire erupted Wednesday night while a task force was trying to arrest a man in Albany Township. Deputy Kyle Pagerly was flown to the hospital near Allentown after the incident in the first block of Pine Swamp Road. The suspect, Matthew Connor, 25, was shot and killed at the scene during the exchange of gunfire, state police said this morning.
A joint detail consisting of troopers from Reading, a state police fugitive task force, U.S. marshals and Berks County sheriff’s deputies went to the residence after obtaining an arrest warrant on Connor for burglary, firearms and assault charges. As they were talking to Connor’s girlfriend, Connor ran out the back of the house and into the woods. Pagerly followed Connor, who had an AK-47 assault rifle. Pagerly ordered Connor to drop the gun before the two exchanged gunfire. Pagerly was shot in the head, according to initial reports. Other officers returned fire and killed the subject. Investigation revealed that the suspect had written a suicide note two days earlier and it is believed that he shot Deputy Pagerly in his attempt to commit suicide-by-cop.
Deputy Pagerly was a 2001 graduate of Wilson High School and Army veteran who had been with the sheriff’s department since 2006 and was a lieutenant in the Spring Township Fire Department, according to the sheriff’s website. Kyle Pagerly’s service to Berks County and its residents extended far beyond the sheriff’s department. Pagerly was born in Reading and graduated from Wilson High School in 2001. After graduating High School, he graduated from the United States Army Military Police Academy and went on to serve in Kosovo in 2002 and Iraq in 2003 and 2004. Pagerly then returned home and enrolled in the Reading Police Academy, graduating in 2005. After becoming a basic graduate from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Pagerly joined the Berks County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Pagerly attended the Philadelphia Police Canine Academy in 2009 and became one of the sheriff department’s first K9 deputies.
In his role, Deputy Pagerly became known to many people through the various community events he participated in with his dog Jynx, who was trained in explosives detection. Deputy Pagerly and Jynx would put on demonstrations for the community in local schools and at the Reading Pet Expo. Together, the team of Deputy Pagerly and Jynx served their community and touched many lives.
In 2007, Deputy Kyle Pagerly married Alecia Ann Bird. Deputy Kyle Pagerly was an amazing human being. In addition to his service to his nation, his community, and his family, Kyle loved the outdoors, and participated in triathalons. He was training for his first Ironman later this year. Deputy Pagerly’s abundant and generous love will live well beyond his years on Earth because of his choice to participate in the Gift of Life program. In death, Kyle has donated his organs and tissues so that others may enjoy greater quality and quantity of life. His memory is a blessing.
The Township of Spring Fire Department (aka “85 House”) posted this fitting tribute to Lieutenant Kyle Pagerly. ”Kyle joined the fire service in Spring Township as a 14 year-old cadet member of the West Wyomissing Fire Department on June 30, 1997. Through his years of dedicated service to our community as a volunteer firefighter, Kyle’s energy and ever-present smile was contagious, and his biography reads like the definition of a true hero.”
Deputy Pagerly is survived by his beautiful wife Alecia. They found out a few weeks ago that they were expecting their first child. Please join with us in sending our condolences to the family and peers of Depty Kyle Pagerly.
Rest easy brother. We’ve got it from here.
VIDEOS
Watch the youtube video of Deputy Pagerly talking about his work with Deputy Jynx. Here is a second short video of his procession.
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KYLE DAVID PAGERLY’S OBITUARY
Kyle was a 2001 graduate of Wilson High School. Following high school he pursued a career in law enforcement and graduated from Reading Police Academy, Federal Prison Academy and Philadelphia Canine Academy. He was a Canine Deputy Sheriff with the Berks County Sheriff’s Department since 2006. He also worked part-time with the Western Berks Regional Police Department, the U.S. Marshals Task Force and was a lieutenant for the Spring Township Fire Department. Kyle loved to be outdoors, hiking and enjoying nature. He also loved working out and running. He ran a marathon in 2010, completed numerous triathlons and was training for an Ironman Triathlon later this year. He was a U.S. Army, Military Police, veteran, serving in Kosovo and Iraq. Kyle died a hero. He gave the gift of life, through his death, by donating his organs and tissues so others can live. He will be dearly missed. In addition to his wife and parents, he will be survived by his child, due in January. Also surviving are his brother, Brian M., husband of Callie Pagerly, Grovetown, GA; his step-sister, Brianna M. Clark, West Lawn; his paternal grandfather, Thomas, husband of Doris Pagerly, Ephrata; maternal grandfather, Donald A. Dietrich, Wernersville; and his nephews, Austin C. Pagerly, Aiden A. Peppers; and his niece, Ella E. Peppers. His canine partner, Jynx, also survives him. Kyle was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Vilma (Bassi) Pagerly and his maternal grandmother, MaryLou Dietrich. A Memorial Service will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Sovereign Center, 700 Penn St., Reading. A visitation will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Center. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kyle Pagerly Memorial Fund, Attn: Sheriff’s Dept, 633 Court St., Reading, PA 19601. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com. Published in Reading Eagle on July 1, 2011. |
Kyle David Pagerly, 28, was killed in the line of duty, June 29, 2011, in Albany Township. He was the husband of Alecia Anne (Bird), whom he married December 12, 2007.Born in Reading, he was a son of David J., husband of Lisa M. (Brumbach) Pagerly, West Lawn and Michelle D. (Dietrich), wife of Paul B. Moyer, Mohrsville.
Rest in peace Kyle. May the grace of God be with you and your family. My prayers go out to you and your family.
What an amazing selfless human being ..RIP deputy..
Kyle was an inspiration to my little man! A perfect gentleman. He & Jynx took time out of their busy schedule to visit my son’s school and put on a demo. Kyle took the time to answer our questions at the Reading Pet Expo. We got to meet Jynx and his beautiful wife Alecia. I pray that you didn’t suffer and GOD wrapped you in his arms and gently took you home. I am sure you put up a fight. I pray now that you rest in peace and god watches over all of your loved ones.
With thoughts and prayers
Liz & Matthew Heydt
rest in peace and thank you for your service to the community!! you will be sadly missed!
R.I.P. and thank you for your service to the Community and to our country.
some gave all , all gave some. rest in peace kyle u will always be with us
My prayers go out to your family, friends, K-9 Partner, and fellow deputies. You made the ultimate sacrafice for the safety of others. Thanks for your service
Brother Kyle, Alecia, and Family,
Kyle chose to live his life and serve in a profession that few understand. It is my hope that you are able to temper this time with the love and memories that Kyle shared with you, the people he served, and his fellow Officers.
May Kyle rest in everlasting Peace.
Our thoughts and prayers go out Kyle’s wife, family, friends and co-workers. Kyle will always be held in deep regard as a protector and a warrior in our eyes. God Bless you Kyle. Rest peacefully knowing that you did your job and did it well.
Kris Hopkins
K9 Officer
State College Police Department.
My family and I would like to extend our condolences to Kyle’s family and friends. I would also like to thank his family for his service to our country and our county. He was a great American. May his soul rest in perpetual light and eternal peace. Rest assured of our prayers at this most difficult time. God bless all of you.
My thoughts and prayers go out Kyle’s wife and family, friends and co-workers. RIP Kyle, you did your job well.
The Lord has bigger plans for you now my brother. Watch over us as we patrol the streets.
God bless your family and your partner Jnyx.
Rest in peace Kyle
I know first hand how the family is feeling, but after a little of the pain subsides you will beam with pride with the knowledge that he wasn’t just a father, son or brother but a true hero in every way. RIP
Kyle, you will be soerly missed. It was a great honor to serve our country together. I pray that your family will watched over from above. Rest in peace.
May your rest in peace.
RIP Kyle, you gave the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of others. You were a wonderful humane being and an inspiration for others. You will be dearly missed by your wife, family and friends. Too young to go so soon.
That kid that shot him should of been in jail. That kid was a punk and a lowlife.He was in trouble before. a good man didnt have to die for noreason.
esp when he threatened suicide and suicide by cop before. His father (( a retired police officer) should have known better than to leave any weapons where he could get them, esp with his history.
Prayers & peace and condolences to the family of Deputy Pagerly, especially to Jnyx who will suffer tremendously at the loss of his partner & friend Kyle. Please give him the love & compassion Kyle would want him to have during this difficult time for Kyle’s dog and his family.
Gone but never forgotten. Rest in eternal peace.
I’m so angry over this. How can someone so beautiful and selfless be taken so young, so violently?? Most of us never know the sacrifices people like mr pagerly make, every minute. Not for a paycheck, not for a medal or recognition, but to protect and serve the good people in this world. And it’s a shame that it takes something so disgusting like this to remind us that there are so many unsung heroes out there protecting us. Thank you, Kyle, and thank you to every man and woman out there who put us first and yourself second. Condelences to Alecia, you can tell your child one day how awesome daddy was. RIP!
I’ve been retired for 20 years, and every loss still cuts to the bone. RIP dude. Your buddies and family are proud of you, and you won’t be forgotten soon.
And the rest of you — “Be careful out there! “
I am still speechless over this incident. Prayers for family, co-workers, and all those effected by such a senseless loss.
Day is done…
RIP Kyle, thank you for your sacrifice to protect us from harm. God Bless your family, friends, Jynx and co workers as they deal with your tragic and untimely death.
I am so deeply saddened by the families loss my heart and prayers go out to them especially to his wife and his unborn child and also to deputy jynx who will feel the loss also may you all be blessed
rip kyle wewill miss you you will be our hero to remember you
Love seeing your police dog demonstrations. RIP
A Hero has been lost but never forgotten. You have touched many people’s lives in ways you will never know. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family friends and coworkers and jynx. You will be missed!!! Thank you for all you did to serve and protect
Our deepest sympathy to Deputy Pagerly’s wife, family,fellow officers and co-workers. It’s close to our hearts being family of one of his peers in law enforcement. We are deeply saddened that such a wonderful man is gone, but pray God will sustain all Kyle’s family with His love and guidence. May you rest in peace and know your baby is a special gift for you and Alecia.
Kyle appeared to be an exceptional young man who went above & beyond his call to duty. Your dedication will be greatly missed. My deepest sympothies to his loved ones & friends. He’s serving the Higher Power now
Heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Be strong.
My condolences and deepest sympathies . My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May God Bless all.
My condolences and deepest sympathies. My Prayers & Thoughts to the Family & Friends of Deputy Kyle Pagerly .. God Bless you all..He is a HERO..He will be greatly missed..
My heart is bleeding for the family of Kyle. This was a tragic loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this horrific time. Many blessings coming your way. RIP Kyle!
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