BBQ to raise money for fallen HPD officer's family

Officer Robert Curl

Houston Police officers will hold a barbecue Friday to raise money for the
family of a fellow officer who died last month.   Officer Robert Curl, who served  in the department's Mid-West Division and
Positive Interaction Program, died Dec. 16 of medical complications,
according to Officer Wayne Pate.   "An officer with HPD for 19 years, Robert left behind a wife and two young
daughters," Pate says. "His death was unexpected.   "He had only 10 months left [until] retirement," Pate adds.   The barbecue will be held at 11 a.m. at the Houston Police Officers Union
Building, 1602 State St. The food costs $8 per plate, and all proceeds go to
help Curl's family.   For tickets, reach Sgt. M. K. Hong at 713-735-2062 or Officer James Sabota
at 713-308-9071.   Donations, payable to "ATO - Robert Curl," can also be sent to:   The Assist the Officer Foundation 1600 State St. Houston, TX 77007