The Bent Wheel

Walter Barwell: May 2, 1928 - April 12, 2013
Retired NYPD Harbor Unit, 1973

Walter Barwell crossed the bar peacefully in his sleep on Friday morning, April 12, 2013. He would have been 85 on May 2nd.
Walter joined the NYPD in 1953 and retired out of Harbor Adam in 1973. In addition to his dedication to duty, Walter was very active in the Bent Wheel club for years - making table models of launches for the annual parties. In retirement, he threw himself behind this website and his contributions are manyfold. In addition to his behind-the-scenes advice and historical context, Walter contributed not one, but three galleries of pictures spanning many years. Please be sure to click on those links in the Photo Galleries. His legacy endures.

Click photo above for photos from the dedication of
Launch 35 : "23 Heroes"