Vernon County honors fallen officers in special ceremony
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson says it's important to recognize officers who have given their lives in the line of duty, here in Vernon County and across the country.
'They gave their lives serving our communities, keeping us safe, serving, protecting. The very least we can do is say thank you for your service. Especially to those that were unable to come home to their loved ones,' says Sheriff Torgerson.
Retired chief of police Christian Malanka spent over 20 years with the Austin, Texas Police Department. In that time, he saw eight officers lose their lives in the line of duty. He says no matter how big or small the department, every officer is very close.
'Some were murdered. Some died in pursuits or responding to emergencies. Although Austin, Texas at the time had between 1,200 and 1,400 officers, I knew every one of those officers. It reenforces the fact that we are an extended family, and we feel a great deal of pain when we lose somebody in our family,' says Malanka.
Sheriff Torgerson says he hopes that people who attended are reminded of the sacrifices that some officers have had to make.
'I hope that their eyes were opened when we read off the numbers of the officers killed across the nation, 165 last year. When they leave here, I think they're going to have a new appreciation for those selfless sacrifices that are made each and every day, says Sheriff Torgerson.
The names of every active-duty Wisconsin officer who have lost their lives since 2024 were mentioned in the ceremony.
'I hope that their eyes were opened when we read off the numbers of the officers killed across the nation, 165 last year. When they leave here, I think they're going to have a new appreciation for those selfless sacrifices that are made each and every day, says Sheriff Torgerson.
The names of every active-duty Wisconsin officer who have lost their lives since 2024 were mentioned in the ceremony.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Kewaunee Police Department asking public for any information about recent hit-and-run
KEWAUNEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Residents of Kewaunee are being asked to share any information they may have about a recent hit-and-run incident with the police. One dead in Wisconsin after motorcyclist is ejected following a crash with an SUV According to a post on social media by the Kewaunee Police Department, officers are looking to gather information about a hit-and-run incident that occurred Sunday before 2:45 p.m. Officials say it happened in the grass triangle between Ellis Street and Marquette Drive. It appears that a street sign was damaged, and the passenger-side mirror of the suspect vehicle was left at the scene. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Officer Kaelyn Schlies with the Kewaunee Police Department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Motorized scooter operator fires gun at sedan during road rage incident in Newington
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Police are investigating after a motorized scooter operator allegedly fired a gun at a sedan during a road rage-type incident in Newington. The initial investigation determined the road rage incident occurred around 8:25 p.m. on Saturday in the area of Hartford Avenue near the Hartford city line, police said. Police said when they responded to the shot spotter activation, they located shell castings in the roadway in Newington. No injuries were reported. Police ask anyone with information to contact dwalker@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
APD: Fatal crash at William Cannon Dr. intersection causes closures for ‘extended period of time'
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department responded to a fatal crash involving two vehicles in south Austin Monday afternoon. Police said the crash occurred around 4:51 p.m. in the intersection of S. 1st Street and W. William Cannon Drive, a social media post from Austin Police said. The crash caused lane closures in the area. Street closures at S. 1st St. northbound from Buckingham Place and William Cannon Drive eastbound will be closed, the post said. The intersection is expected to stay closed for an extended period of time, police said. 'Expect delays, plan your route,' police said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
