LUTZ, Fla. — Lots of of regulation enforcement officers joined household and mates at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz to honor and keep in mind Deputy Michael Hartwick.
“Michael was one of many good guys. Somebody who fought the evil amongst us and saved others from hurt’s means, and for that, we’re eternally grateful,” Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri stated through the service.
Hartwick, a Pinellas deputy for 19 years, was killed on September 22 when a building employee driving a entrance loader hit him and drove off.
Investigators stated that the employee, an undocumented immigrant, was arrested after a number of hours. Hartwick leaves behind his two sons.
“He taught us to be form to others, all the time assist these in want, and search for the constructive in each scenario,” Sheriff Gualtieri continued. “Each reminiscence we made with him will likely be cherished, and he will likely be remembered as somebody who we’re proud to name dad.”
Hartwick was on visitors responsibility the day he was killed. Deputies stated he spent years working visitors.
The service included a 21-gun salute, a flyover, and the final name.
Deputy Hartwick was additionally a Navy veteran. He will likely be interred at Arlington Nationwide Cemetery.
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