About Officer Frank C Denzinger
In June of 2007, Officer Frank Denzinger was shot and killed when he and Officer Joel White responded to a domestic disturbance call in Georgetown, Indiana. A 15-year-old suspect ambushed both officers with a high powered rifle as they arrived at the scene. Officer Denzinger was transported to University Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, where he succumbed to his wounds. Officer White was also wounded in the shooting. The suspect committed suicide in the home a short time later.Officer Denzinger had served the Floyd County Police 5 years as a patrolman. He is survived by his wife, 4-year-old daughter,parents, and two sisters.
Our Mission Statement
To provide a non-profit organization committed to the legacy of Officer Frank C. Denzinger and his family and support the Frank C. Denzinger Foundation. Hoops for Heroes is designed to allow the community to interact and build relationships with community heroes such as police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services, and military members in a fun and positive way.
About Hoops for Heroes
“Hoops for Heroes” was created in 2008 by a group of individuals committed to continuing the legacy of Officer Denzinger and supporting the Frank C Denzinger Foundation. The foundation was established to offer scholarship opportunities to current police and corrections officers to continue their education. “Hoops for Heroes” was designed to allow police and firefighters to interact and build a community relationship, just as Officer Denzinger did in his everyday patrol. The event will be annual and thanks you the community support will continue to grow in size and scale.
Our thanks goes out to all of those that have volunteered their time and efforts to plan and organize the 1st and 2nd Annual Hoops for Heroes Event and a sincere thank you for those that have sponsored us with materials, raffle items, and monetary donations.
Rest in Peace our Fallen Brother, you will never be forgotten.
Championship History
2008 Champions:
New Albany Fire and Rescue
2008 Runner Ups: New Albany Police Department
2008 MVP: Ron Brown (NAFD)
2009 Champions:
Jeffersonville Fire and Rescue
2009 Runner Ups: New Albany Police Department
2009 MVP: Eric Lovan (JFD)
Participarting Teams since 2008
Floyd County Police **
New Albany Police Dept. **
Floyd County Corrections Division **
Jeffersonville Fire Department *
Harrison County Police and Fire **
New Albany Fire Department *
Clark County Sheriff's Department *
Jeffersonville FOP 100 *
Georgetown Fire and Rescue **
Lafayette Fire and Rescue *
Community Squad *
*Signifies number of years that the team has been involved in Hoops for Heroes not including 2010.
www.HOOPSFORHEROES.org // Contact us at info@hoopsforheroes.org
