OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The family of Kyle McAcy tell First Alert 6 the past week has been difficult.

They say many in the community have reached out to share their support for Trooper McAcy, but his family will always remember him as Kyle, the youngest of three kids.

Kyle served as a Nebraska State Trooper for 10 years. In high school, he joined Omaha Police Department’s Explorers program. A few years later, he would earn his degree from Metropolitan Community College.

The McAcys tell First Alert 6 he always wanted to go into law enforcement, following in the footsteps of his grandfather.

“I spoke with my step mother this morning and we talked briefly, and she said, ‘Do you remember when Kyle would crawl in grandpa’s lap and want to talk about all of grandpa’s guns?‘” said Teresa McAcy, Kyle’s mother. “I said, ‘you know what, I kind of do remember that.’”

Off duty, Kyle’s family describes him as funny, charismatic, kind, and loving. During his off time, he would volunteer at Children’s Nebraska.

“Kyle just thrived on being with people and helping people,” said Teresa. “It would just make my heart happy how much he cared about everybody.”

“All of those qualities, that Kyle has as an adult, all of those qualities that made him an excellent law enforcement officer, that made him an excellent person,” said Collin McAcy, Kyle’s older brother. “He had those when he was a kid.”

All week, the family has heard stories of Kyle’s kindness from people they have never met. Teresa is originally from Guthrie County, Iowa.

She tells First Alert 6 their local officers heard about Kyle’s passing and reached out.

“For them to think of Kyle, you are just speechless, it is just like, oh my goodness.” said Teresa.

He tragically passed Monday while responding to a crash on I-80. Teresa tells First Alert 6 he was home Sunday in his favorite reclining chair. After some time, he got up to go to work, nobody knew that would be the last time he’d be home.

“It was always stay safe, and the last thing you would ever think of is to have three troopers come to your door,” recalled Teresa. “Kyle always told me, if there were any troopers that came to the door, its not going to be good news mom.”

The family is trying to move forward but Kyle’s passing leaves a big hole in their heart.

They are thankful for the support they have received from members in the community, the Nebraska State Patrol, and those who have reached out from out of state.

Their hope is for his memory to live on through those stories of who he was and what he meant to his community.

“It is very comforting to know that Kyle was as special to everyone he met as he was to us,” said Collin McAcy.

Donations can be made in Kyle’s memory. The family tells First Alert 6 the money raised will be donated to Children’s Nebraska.

They are also working on an MCC scholarship to help future heroes help others just like Kyle.

To donate, click here.

TRIBUTES & FUNERAL INFO

NSP has Trooper McAcy’s vehicle parked outside Troop A Headquarters in Omaha station as a memorial.

The public is invited to visit there. Cards can also be sent to: NSP Troop A Headquarters, 4411 S. 108th St., Omaha NE, 68137

“The Nebraska State Patrol would like to thank Nebraskans and many outside our state for the tremendous outpouring of support during this difficult time.”

The public is also invited to attend funeral services for Trooper McAcy, set for 11 a.m. Thursday in Liberty First Credit Union Arena, located at 7300 Q St. in Ralston.

“Prior to the funeral service, there will be a law enforcement procession. The public is also encouraged to line the route to show their support for Trooper McAcy and his family,” Wednesday’s update from NSP states.

Details about the specific route will be released in coming days.

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