Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Just a dang shame. Senseless. God looks after His own in Heaven. I pray for your family.

Joseph Malloy
Civilian

May 18, 2024

Rest in peace woman boy

Carson loveless

February 3, 2024

You where a great friend and cop. I enjoyed our time away from the job with our families. I think of you often.

Captain Rick Vanek retired
Cleveland metroparks police.

January 3, 2024

May you rest in peace in Heaven Officer Cudnik. Thank you for your service here on earth.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

December 30, 2023

You will never be forgotten officer Cudnik! You were killed right as I was coming onto the department and were sadly my first LODD funeral. I used to go to your family's bar on Jennings before it closed. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace brother.

Lt. Brad Black
Cleveland Airport Fire Dept.

December 30, 2022

You are not forgotten Officer Cudnik. May you rest in peace in Heaven.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

December 30, 2022

2022 retired, I was Hillary's partner old 5th District 4th platoon, pleasure to have served with Hillary.. He was a fine Officer and missed by all. R.I.P.

David P Morley
Cleveland

July 19, 2022

Officer Cudnik,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cleveland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 30, 2021

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer Cudnik.

Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

December 30, 2021

It has been 25 years since that awful night, Not a day goes by that I wish we would have taken a different route back to the 5th. District.
RIP Partner

Frank M Costanzo
Cleveland Police ( Retired )

December 29, 2021

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins

December 30, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrol Officer Hilary S. Cudnik of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 30, 2020

Remember it well, I was there.
The adrenaline rush of a pursuit, then the Leonard Hughes ( suspect) misjudges a turn and crashes into a building at East 76 and Carnegie. We all jump out and start running towards his car, we were gonna yank him and beat his a**. Then all hell breaks loose, starts shooting at us through back window, we retreat and return fire. After securing suspect, look around to make sure everyone is Okay, but where is Hillary? He was laying on the ground beside his car, we run over and put him in the backseat of another car and drive him to Mt. Sinai's, but it was too late, the damage was done

Mike McCue ( Patrolman)
Cleveland Police

December 29, 2020

This occurred In the 5th District, My partner and I were working in the 6th. We responded to the scene, however Hillary was already gone as was the suspect. We volunteered to remain in the 5th and cover calls for service, while 5th District officers visited the hospital and share their grief. We covered the complete "Lower End" (3 Zones) and were called to only a few runs, but it was so different . Most people apologized for their request for service and every call the complainant offered their condolences . It was a terrible night, but the citizens added a sliver of light to the darkest evening a police officer can have....R.I.P. Hillary, you will never be forgotten.

Michael Janusczak, Sgt. Retired.
Cleveland Police

December 10, 2020

Rest in peace Patrol Officer Cudnik.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2020

Hilary was a good friend and excellent working patrol partner.

P.O. Paul Raynard #1999
Cleveland Police

April 13, 2020

Not forgotten

Dep Bouc
CCSD

December 30, 2019

As a retired Police Sergeant, I wish to honor all fallen

Retired Sergeant
Cleveland, Ohio

December 30, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice Patrol Officer Hilary S. Cudnik of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 57 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

December 30, 2019

Rest in Peace brother. Never forgotten.

Officer Rick Siegel, Badge 2914
Susquehanna Regional P.D., Marietta, Pa.

December 30, 2018

I am deeply touched by the words written by fellow Human beings ,some who knew him, others bonded by work. I appreciate all the kind words , thoughts felling's who took the time to reflect, it means hope for all who will ultimately be at the gates of Paradise. God bless you Hillary, your family wife Donna and sons who struggle to carry on after your death. For now I love you, and your family may they rest in peace as you are and I will join you soon, as we are all destine for final rest in heaven with you. Peace , love be with you while I continue this short journey, until we meet again brother,

patrol officer David Morley 971
Cleveland Police (retired)

June 3, 2018

I was his partner and friend, academy partners we laughed and suffered together, just like Marine Corps 1969-72 we fought many times making arrests , he was in good shape and handled himself well, I will never forget him nor his family, wife Donna and sons now Cleveland Fire... I had transferred to the Motorcycle Unit and was sick when I came in and found out what had happened, very hard to go on but I did and admit it was not easy, I rode along car 555 on the Motorcade to Holy cross and as the helicopters did a fly by and peeled off in formation I had to cry, the streets were lined all over with flags and well wishers, God was smiling down on him that day you could feel it. Rest In Peace my brother in Arms as I will always remember you.

David Morley 971
Cleveland Police

February 11, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrol Officer Hilary S. Cudnik of the Cleveland Police Department, Ohio and the additional 56 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

December 30, 2017

I never met you but yours was the first of many police funerals I attended as a Patrolman with a neighboring city. I thought about you often over the years and said a prayer for you and your families, blood and blue. God bless and RIP brother.

Patrolman K.
Parma P.D. Retired

January 9, 2017

IN HONORE CASORUM
Always honored, never forgotten, forever grateful for his service to our community and to our nation.

Sgt. T Jake Jones
Greater Cleveland Peace Officer Memorial Society, Ohio

December 30, 2016