Wisconsin senators move to remember victims of Oak Creek temple shooting

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Each Wisconsin senators moved Tuesday to recollect the tenth anniversary of a 2012 Sikh temple capturing that claimed the lives of seven worshipers.

Senator Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson launched the decision commemorating the assault to honor the recollections of the victims who had been killed within the Sikh Gurdwara in Oak Creek on August 5, 2012. Six individuals had been killed and 4 others had been injured. In 2020, a seventh sufferer handed away resulting from his accidents.

“In the present day, we keep in mind the victims and relations impacted by the horrific assault on the Sikh Temple a decade in the past,” Johnson mentioned. “We keep in mind those that misplaced their lives on this pointless tragedy.”

The decision acknowledges the continued optimism of the Sikh group and their work to carry individuals again collectively, Sen. Baldwin mentioned.

“I’m proud to steer this Senate decision remembering the tragic assault a decade in the past on Wisconsin’s Sikh group and honor the victims, first responders, and impacted group members,” Senator Baldwin mentioned. “I’m frequently impressed by the Sikh group’s resilience within the face of tragedy and talent to heal. I stand in solidarity with Sikh group in Wisconsin and nationwide in the present day, and day-after-day.”

The bipartisan transfer additionally praises the bravery of the primary responders and those who had been injured throughout the capturing, each Baldwin and Johnson mentioned.

“I particularly need to spotlight the heroism of two officers of the Oak Creek Police Division who acted bravely within the aftermath of the assault, Lieutenant Brian Murphy and Officer Savan Lenda. I’m grateful for his or her service and dedication to the individuals of Wisconsin.” Johnson added.

The decision can also be co-sponsored by Representatives Bryan Steil (R-WI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Ron Sort (D-WI), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Thomas Tiffany (R-WI), and Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI).

Sen. Johnson launched an analogous decision 9 years in the past commemorating the one-year anniversary of the capturing.

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