Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Patrolman Hanke.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2023

My Mother was pregnant with me when my dad, Martin Hanke, died. Although I never knew him personally, the stories told by my mom, his family and friends, made him real to me. I have always been proud that he lived a life dedicated to others. It is heartening to know that he is not forgotten even today.

Martina Hanke Gistaro
Daughter

December 29, 2018

Patrolman Hanke,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 18, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you and your family for your service and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

October 18, 2017

First off, I know in my heart that you, Officer Hanke, made it straight to Heaven. I'm sure your wife has since joined you and brought you even more comfort.

As for the recruit, I hope and pray that he could deal with this tragic mistake, for that is what it was, a mistake. I have no idea if the man made it to the Police Department or was fired or quit. But to have to live with this horrible event could leave anyone shattered. I pray he pulled through.

Patrolman Hanke, you died doing your job. A horrible accident ended a career which could have been great. I pray for you and your soul and I hope and pray that you are Resting in Peace and that your descendants know who you were and what you stood for.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

October 18, 2017

Rest in peace my brother. On this day other members were taken from us too.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

October 18, 2017

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

October 18, 2017

I said a little prayer today for Patrolman Hanke and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

October 13, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 77th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 18, 2011

Rest in Peace, brother. You will never be forgotten. We have come a long way.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

October 18, 2010

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
nh

October 16, 2007

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND,YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON.

LT. CAROLLO
NYPD

June 17, 2006

THANK YOU!

October 18, 2004