Capitol Police Officers Relive Details of January 6 Insurrection

Sergeant Aquilino Ginnel, a Capitol Police officer, shares his harrowing experience during the January 6th Capitol riot. Immigrating from the Dominican Republic and serving in Iraq, Ginnel recounts the intense battle against insurrectionists and the personal toll it took on him. Despite the physical and emotional scars, he returned to duty, driven by his commitment to protect. The failure to establish a commission to investigate the riot left him feeling betrayed by the country he served.

Reflect on the emotional toll that the events of January 6th had on Sergeant Ginnel.

What impact did the failure to establish a Commission to investigate the insurrection have on Sergeant Ginnel?

What sacrifices did Sergeant Ginnel mention in relation to his service?