Since the death of Kyle Pagerly nine days ago, we've come to learn of countless lives he touched in the community as a sheriff's deputy, part-time police officer, volunteer firefighter, U.S. Army veteran, neighbor and friend.

That commitment to serve, and the ultimate sacrifice he paid in the line of duty, have inspired many people to step forward and support his pregnant widow and family any way they can, from diaper drives to bake sales.

Playground leaders in Sinking Spring, Berks County, a borough Pagerly once served as a part-time police officer, decided they wanted to help by donating the money from their annual car wash to Pagerly's family.

That car wash is taking place at the borough playground on Evans Avenue until at least 4:30 this afternoon, and longer if there are still dirty cars to be cleaned.

Many children, along with sheriff's department and borough volunteers, are working hard to wash and dry as many cars as they can.

Berks County District Attorney John Adams was one of the first in line.

He was followed by a number of fire trucks, police cars and one special vehicle.

Pagerly's parents were on hand as the kids cleaned their son's K9 SUV, which now displays a memorial decal on the rear window.

There are also hot dogs, hamburgers and baked goods for sale. Memorial T-shirts and wristbands can be bought for $15 and $2, respectively.

They raised more than $11,000 before 2:00.

If you can't make it to the fundraiser, donations for the Kyle Pagerly Memorial Fund can be sent to the Berks County Sheriff's Department at 633 Court Street in Reading. The zip code is 19601.

All eight Wawa stores in Berks County are also collecting donations for the fund at their cash registers through Sunday. The convenience store chain has also donated $2,500.

The Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Spring Township will be holding a diaper drive from July 20 through July 27. Those who donate a new package of diapers for Pagerly's unborn child, who is due to be born in January, will receive a coupon for a free appetizer.

Then, on July 28, the restaurant will donate 10 percent of its total sales to Alecia Pagerly. Her husband's fellow firefighters from Spring Township will be on hand to collect donations. They'll also be holding a raffle for various prizes.

A boy who helped raise money after the shooting death of Reading police Ofc. Scott Wertz in 2006 is now helping the Pagerly family, as well.

Tyler Minicozzi, now 13, and his friends are selling lemonade at North 5th and Bern streets in Reading. They'll be there until 7:00 Friday night and again this weekend.

All the proceeds will go to the Kyle Pagerly Memorial Fund.

"It's not that I feel the need to do it," said Minicozzi. "It's something everybody should do. Like, stick up for your community. They do so much for us, and we do so little for them, so this is my way of giving back and appreciating."

Tyler raised more than $5,000 for the family of Scott Wertz after the officer was killed in the line of duty in 2006.

Tyler was recognized for his efforts in 2007 by the Berks chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.