The children of a Cincinnati police officer killed in the line of duty in September offered public thanks Thursday.

        “Because there are people just like you out there, it is not possible for me to think negatively about the situation anymore,” says the letter written by Kevin Crayon II and signed by his brother, Christopher Crayon, and sister, Brittany Crayon.

Officer Crayon

        The Crayon children live in Atlanta with their mother.

        Officer Kevin Crayon, 40, a four-year veteran of the Cincinnati Police Division, died Sept. 1 when he was dragged 800 feet after reaching inside a car to try to stop Courtney Mathis, 12, from driving.

        While being dragged, he was able to get his handgun from his holster and fire a shot at the driver. Courtney, of Mount Airy, died a short time later.

        The Crayon children's letter reads, in part:

        “I, Kevin Curtis Crayon II, have gotten together with my brother and sister to express our deep appreciation for your efforts to raise money. ... We wanted you to know that your contribution has shifted our perspective towards a more positive direction, which is ultimately more priceless than the actual money. Because there are people just like you out there, it is not possible for me to think negatively about this situation anymore.”

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