Wisconsin State Patrol fallen troopers memorial dedicated

FORT McCOY, Wis. – A brand new memorial on the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy, devoted Friday, now stands as a tribute to eight state troopers who misplaced their lives on responsibility.

State leaders, members of the family, and former State Patrol officers attended the ceremony at Fort McCoy to pay their respects.

The memorial lists the names of eight troopers killed all through the 83-year historical past of the State Patrol. All died whereas finishing up their responsibility to serve the folks of Wisconsin. That is the primary memorial devoted solely of their honor. 

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“Regulation enforcement officers put our security forward of their very own, which is really exceptional. We’re grateful daily for his or her sacrifices to maintain our highways secure,” Wisconsin Division of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson stated in a information launch. “We all know their contributions mattered. There are a lot of who’re alive and secure right this moment as a result of these fallen troopers had been finishing up the very important mission of the State Patrol.”

The Wisconsin State Patrol, a division of the Wisconsin Division of Transportation, has served the state since its inception in 1939. Almost 500 sworn officers and extra assist employees are employed to meet the company’s public security targets.

“This memorial is a each day reminder of our fallen heroes, those many people knew and nonetheless mourn,” State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan stated in a information launch. “It would function a somber inspiration to our subsequent era; the longer term officers who practice right here on the academy yearly, working in direction of their alternative to put on the identical badge.” 

The Fallen Heroes Memorial was made attainable by a partnership with the Wisconsin Troopers Benevolent Basis.