Winston Martindale - Law Enforcement - New York State

Trooper Winston Martindale, age 40, died on July 24, 2013, at a hospital in New York City.

He was a member of the New York State Police. He had 7 years of service. He was assigned to Troop F.

Over two years earlier, on May 9, 2011, Winston had responded to the scene of a plane crash in Wawayanda, New York. He was one of the first units to arrive at the scene.

Two small planes had collided. During the emergency, he fell on a piece of equipment and suffered internal injuries and internal bleeding in his abdomen. Despite the injuries, he continued his efforts to try to free the two pilots from the wreckage. Sadly, both pilots died at the scene.

Winston worked at the scene for 6 hours. Later it was determined that he had suffered very severe injuries.

He underwent several surgeries over the following two years but succumbed as a result of the injuries and complications on July 24th, 2013.

Police comrades stated that Winston always gave 110 percent to whatever he was doing. He was a good Trooper.

Others describe him as a man with a positive attitude who loved doing what he did.

Winston Martindale was also a U.S. Army veteran.

Winston is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his parents; his

Michael, Archangel, Patron
Saint of the Police, pray for
Winston

sister and brother; his wife, Michelle; and his son and daughter.

Thank you for your service to the public and to your country, Winston. 

Pray for all who die as a result of doing their job. Amen.

Pray for all who linger and suffer. Amen.

Pray that Winston is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.