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I am the son of Transit Police Captain William Bell who passed away in 2002 at age 84 yrs old. I was in the Army in 1967 when Ptl. Innes was murdered. My father was a lieutenant and the executive officer of the transit police academy at that time, however, from 1950 until 1966, he was in uniform as a patrolman and then sergeant I will never forget how distraught and angry and broken hearted my father was that one of his beloved officers was killed by such an animal. I am not such a computer guy so it's taken a while to get to here but I have done a bit of writing and never understood why Ptl Innes's story was never a major book or movie to truly depict the real line between good and bad. Ptl. Innes gave his life for law and order and a better world for all Americans. My father was a man of great character and Ptl. Innes was a hero to my father. I hope this message finds its way to a family member who will let all who loved Ptl. Innes know that he is not forgotten and still respected admired and missed in a world so in need of real heroes. p.s. my Dad's badge #443.

William Bell
son of a friend of Ptl. Innes
December 16, 2011

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