Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial - Madison

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The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial’s mission:

"Remember and Honor Wisconsin law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty".

Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial, Inc. (WLEM) was first formed in 1990 and hosted the first Annual Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda in May of 1991.

Retired Oshkosh Police Department Chief of Police David Erickson is pictured honoring Oshkosh Police fallen Officers.

Officer Louis Hardy - Oshkosh Police Department

End of Watch: July 28, 1890
Rank: Officer
Years of Service: 7 mos
Location on Memorial: IV

Personal Information
He left behind a wife and two children.

Incident Surrounding Death
Officer Hardy was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a drunken loafer in a south side tavern.

 

 

Officer George O'Connor - Oshkosh Police Department

 

End of Watch: July 23, 1922
Rank: Officer
Years of Service: 10
Location on Memorial: IV
 
Incident Surrounding Death
Officer O'Connor was operating a police motorcycle when he was struck by a car. Officer O'Connor died later that same day from head injuries.

 

 

 Officer Walter A. Spierling - Oshkosh Police Department  (Memorial Engraving Not Shown)

End of Watch: July 19, 1939
Rank: Officer
Years of Service: Unknown
Location on Memorial: II

Incident Surrounding Death
Officer Spiering was killed after his motorcycle hit a truck pulling out from a curb.

 

The Oshkosh Police Department Honor Guard Team partisipated in the memorial service. Honor Guard Team Commander Brian Schuldes is shown honoring Oshkosh Police fallen Officers. 

 

The Bravest and Finest Memorial Pipe Band and Madison Police Department Rifle Squad provide their service at the ceremony.

 

 

 

 


Oshkosh Auxiliary Police Officers partisipate in the annual memorial service.

Pictured at left are: Auxiliary Deputy Chief Scott Footit, Auxiliary Captain Chad Gutche and Auxiliary Officer Roger P. Rose