Thursday, September 27, 2012
The off-duty officer died Aug. 21 from crashing after he 'lost control,' according to police in Plymouth.
About a month after Fridley Police Officer Barry Pankonin died in a motorcycle crash outside his Plymouth home, investigators have determined it was a "tragic accident," said Plymouth Police Chief Mike Goldstein. "There was no foul play, driver inattentiveness or alcohol involved," Goldstein said. "It would appear that Mr. Pankonin lost control of the motorcycle and struck a tree. The impact from the crash caused life-threatening injuries that ultimately took Mr. Pankonin’s life." Goldstein said the final report explained that Pankonin "was not an experienced motorcycle operator and that lack of experience could have contributed to the crash." The report did not indicate that there were any malfunctions found with the motorcycle itself, he…
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Kingsview Ln N & 13th Ave N, Plymouth, MN
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
The service for Pankonin, who died in an off-duty motorcycle crash Tuesday, was packed with police, firefighters and other first responders, as well as friends, neighbors and family.
In the days following Fridley Police Officer Barry Pankonin’s Aug. 21, 2012 off-duty death near his home in Plymouth, Fridley Police Chief Don Abbott asked city staff members for one word to describe the late member of their “police family.” Abbott shared what he heard with family members, neighbors, friends, police officers, firefighters and other first responders at Pankonin’s funeral Saturday: “Do you know what the number one response was? 'Smile.' Something about his smile. How deep it was, how warm it was and how genuine it was.” See a separate post with more than 50 photos from Barry Pankonin's funeral. Hundreds Celebrate 'Panks' Pankonin died suddenly Tuesday in a motorcycle crash involving no other vehicles or pedestrians, only …
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
A memorial has sprung up near his home and the fatal motorcycle crash site in Plymouth.
Here is a memorial near the Plymouth home of Fridley Police Officer Barry Pankonin, who died nearby in an off-duty motorcycle crash on Tuesday. His funeral is Saturday, with visitation on Friday. (See separate post for full funeral arrangements.) Leave a comment below, or if you have one, add a photo of Barry Pankonin to this post.
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Visitation is Friday, 5–8 p.m., for the 12-year police veteran who died in an off-duty motorcycle crash in Plymouth Tuesday.
Here are the funeral arrangements for Fridley Police Officer Barry Pankonin, as provided by the Fridley Police Department Thursday morning. Pankonin died in a motorcycle crash near his Plymouth home Tuesday. Barry is survived by his partner Scott Stevenson, his mother and father, one brother and 2 sisters. Visitation Friday, 5–8 p.m. Huber Funeral Home, 1801 Commerce Blvd., Mound. Funeral Saturday, 1 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2060 Co. Rd. 6, Long Lake Procession to Cemetery Saturday, 2:30-3 p.m. Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery, Mound Interment Saturday, 3–4 p.m. Reception Saturday, beginning at 4 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2060 Co. Rd. 6, Long Lake Kevin Torgerson, commander of the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (…
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2411 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN
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2060 County Road 6, Long Lake, MN
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Barry Pankonin was wearing a helmet; alcohol does not appear to have been a factor in the single-vehicle crash near his Plymouth home, police said.
See a separate story about the memorial service for Fridley Police Officer Barry Pankokin, and another post with more than 50 photos from Pankonin's funeral. Also: a photo of memorials left near Pankonin's home and the crash site. Fridley Police Officer Barry Pankonin died Tuesday near his Plymouth home in an off-duty motorcycle crash that did not involve other vehicles, pedestrians or riders. He was wearing a helmet. He was 38, a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard with more than 12 years service to Fridley. Funeral arrangements are pending [Note: funeral arrangements are now public] and an investigation by Plymouth police continues. It is the first death of an active-duty Fridley police officer, whether in the line of duty or off …
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Have pictures to share from your 2012 National Night Out and Night to Unite community gathering? Upload them to Patch and you could win a prize!
Events are happening throughout the week as many communities gather to recognize National Night Out and Night to Unite. Why not share the photos you took and possibly win a prize! It’s pretty simple. Here’s all you have to do: And, some of the legal details: See attached PDF for complete Official Rules. Please share the link with your friends and family and brag about your great photo. Then tell Patch and community members something awesome about your photograph in comments section below.
alyssa ryan
10:24 am on Saturday, September 15, 2012
I was blessed by the service that Barry has given to me....time and time again throught a difficult time in my life. He made me feel very safe and comfortable. He had a way of gently leading me in the right direction. Thank you for all you have done for me. You have made a big impact on my life. God bless your loved ones. more ›