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Family of fallen Norton Shores officer receives note from President Trump

Posted at 11:36 AM, Jun 27, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-27 11:36:23-04

NORTON SHORES, Mich. – The wife of a Norton Shore police officer killed in a crash while on duty has received a letter of condolence from President Donald Trump.

Tricia Ginka received the letter from The White House three weeks ago.  Officer Jonathan Ginka was killed on May 10 at about 2:30 a.m. when the police cruiser he was driving left Henry Street and struck a tree.

Ginka was a 10-year veteran of the department. He left behind a wife and two kids.