Cops and Courts

This is such sad news.

I saw Bob and Lisa Heinle coming across the Higgins Avenue Bridge at last summer’s Missoula Marathon, which Lisa ran to raise money for spinal cord research. I remember being so inspired by their firm and steadfast spirit, and by their commitment to one another and to the community.

Sgt. Heinle will be missed, to be sure, but mostly he will be remembered. Here is a link to Sunday’s Missoulian story, and below is the media release from Missoula Police Chief Mark Muir. It gives details about Wednesday’s memorial:

The family of Sgt. Bob Heinle (Ret.) has asked the Police Department to share with the media the scheduled date and time for a public memorial service for Bob, who died Friday, February 12th, 2010 at Community Hospital in Missoula. Sgt. Heinle retired in 1999 after being shot and paralyzed during an attempt to apprehend James Martin, a suspect in a stolen check forgery at a local bank.
Bob Heinle was a fine officer and leader in the Missoula Police Department and remains a hero in our hearts and minds, along with his wonderful wife Lisa who gave so much to making his life after retirement a wonderful, fulfilling experience.
The community is invited to join in remembrance of Sgt. Heinle on Wednesday afternoon at 1 PM. The service will be held at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, located at 100 Foss Ct. East, near the intersection of Hillview and Alliance Way. Carpooling is recommended due to parking limitiations.

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