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Police said at a press conference Sunday that the two wounded officers — Jesse Hempen, 31, and David McKeown, 33 — are expected to survive but face long recoveries.

From US News • Feb. 29, 2016

Brunner came down hard on her back going for a rebound, then Hempen banged the back of her head against the floor fighting for a loose ball.

From Washington Times • Jan. 24, 2016

Hempen missed all five of her 3-point attempts and was scoreless in Friday’s 61-49 home victory over Arizona.

From Washington Times • Jan. 24, 2016

Katie Hempen scored 13 for the Sun Devils, who shot 32 percent.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2014

Hempen fastening bound their maces and the wire of twisted gold, Whirling bright in circling flashes, shook their staff the warriors bold!

From Maha-bharata The Epic of Ancient India Condensed into English Verse by Dutt, Romesh