Lawrence John Pucalik served in the U.S. Navy for 1 year and 3 months. Lawrence served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Patrolman Lawrence Pucalik was shot and killed while working an off-duty security job at a local hotel at 3:00 am. While in an office nearby, he heard a commotion at the front desk as several armed suspects entered and attempted to rob the hotel clerk. As Patrolman Pucalik came out of the office with his gun drawn the suspects opened fire, striking him in the neck. In July 2012, 31 years after his murder, three suspects were arrested and charged with murdering Patrolman Pucalik. Patrolman Pucalik had served with the Hammond Police Department for over 6-1/2 years. He was scheduled to receive his department's ''Top Gun'' award later in the day.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Pucalik gave the Hammond Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hammond community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Pucalik.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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