This message was sent to CoffeeCops by Retiree Amadeo Ortiz:
Manuel Martinez passed away yesterday, Sunday September 23, 2007 at the age of 95. When I was a young police patrolman on the SAPD, Manuel was already a Police Inspector (equivalent to a Deputy Chief today), keep in mind that he was totally ahead of the times, he had to be the first Hispanic in the police department to have attained such high rank. I am talking about 40 years ago.
Manuel Martinez passed away yesterday, Sunday September 23, 2007 at the age of 95. When I was a young police patrolman on the SAPD, Manuel was already a Police Inspector (equivalent to a Deputy Chief today), keep in mind that he was totally ahead of the times, he had to be the first Hispanic in the police department to have attained such high rank. I am talking about 40 years ago.
I really don't know who would write a story about this remarkable man, police officer and family man. He was held in the highest esteem in the San Antonio Police Department and the community. I do not have his background but retired Sergeant David Myers (Bexar County Sheriff's Office) is his nephew and he could direct someone to a family spokeperson that would have all the details. His telephone number is 210 422-1271. Thanks.
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