Officer Down Memorial Page

Mr. Hinkel was my neighbor across the street. I was 10 when he died and I always remember seeing him outside doing yard work and he always stopped what he was doing to say hello to us and all of his neighbors. I remember going to his funeral. Seeing him in his uniform. And seeing his wife, standing there crying. 37 seven years later, I have never forgotten how bad I felt that he was killed. When my baby sister of only a few month old, went into cardiac arrest, Mr. Hinkel was on patrol that day and came to the house to assist with mouth to mouth. My sister died that say. But Mr. Hinkel did his best to help. Will never forget that either. Rest in peace Mr. Hinkel.

Claudia Pudysz
neighbor
May 19, 2011

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