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The statue portrays an officer, in uniform, down on one knee. The officer's head is bowed, with his left hand to his forehead, in thoughtful meditation. The officer's hat is under his right arm. It is a reminder of what it means to be a law enforcement officer. It also highlights the total obligation that all law enforcement officers have in their service to the community.
The statue sits in a circular field of paving bricks, bearing messages of the memorial's supporters. The bricks are surrounded by a garden area that contains walkways to the memorial from the north, east and west and ringing the garden is a circular walk and a low wall. The wall was built at bench height to allow visitors a place to rest while they remember those who have gone before them.
Each part of the memorial holds special significance. The base has eight sides to signify the eight-hour shift that every deputy works.The words "Call to Duty" are engraved on the front of the base. The base memorializes 13 deputy sheriffs who made the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of Milwaukee County. The circular format of the memorial signifies the always continuing service of the department to the community.
The paving bricks are a means for the living to express their thoughts or to memorialize a loved one. The gardens, in their growing, living and dying throughout the seasons, represent the ebb and flow of officers within the department throughout its history. The large trees on the perimeter symbolize the desire of the department's members to be strong and unyielding assets to the community.
The statue was created by Thomas Queoff, a Milwaukee artist with a deputy sheriff as the model for the statute. The building and memorial were completed on September 14, 2002.
Age: 49 Years of Service: 18
End of Watch: July 31, 2012
Cause: Automobile Accident
Deputy Sheriff Sergio Aleman was killed in an automobile crash while on routine patrol. Deputy Aleman was on I-43 when he attempted to avoid a tow truck that had come to a sudden stop in the roadway.
Deputy Aleman's name is carved on the walls at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC~ Panel 49-E:28.
Age: 31 Years of Service: 3
End of Watch: August 17, 2000
Cause: Helicopter Accident
Deputy Sung Hui Bang was killed in a helicopter accident in Dodge County Wisconsin while assisting in the search for a suspect. Deputy Bang and his partner were instrumental in the apprehension of the suspect who was wanted in the murder of his girlfriend, an off-duty Chicago Police officer.
Deputy Bang's name is carved on the walls at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC~ Panel 58-W:22.
Age: 48 Years of Service: 24
Deputy Ralph Zylka was killed in a helicopter accident in Dodge County Wisconsin while assisting in the search for a suspect. Deputy Zylka and his partner were instrumental in the apprehension of the suspect who was wanted in the murder of his girlfriend, an off-duty Chicago Police officer.
Deputy Zylka's name is carved on the walls at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC~ Panel 40-W:22.
Age: 45 Years of Service: 15
End of Watch: January 25, 1997
Cause: Struck by Vehicle While on Foot
Deputy David M. Demos was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting a disabled motorist on the side of I-94. The driver fled the scene. The man was convicted of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle.
Deputy Demos's name is carved on the walls at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC~ Panel 44-E:20.
Age: 46 Years of Service: 18
End of Watch: May 1,1981
Cause: Heart Attack
Deputy John V. Trandel suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a juvenile suspect at the Children's Court Center. Deputy Trandel attempted to escort a juvenile from court to the detention center. The juvenile refused to be escorted and a struggle ensued. Deputy Trandel was struck in the chest and face. Deputy Trandel collapsed at the scene suffering a fatal heart attack.
Deputy Trandel's name is carved on the walls at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. ~ Panel: 46-E: 20.
Age: 38 Years of Service: 8
End of Watch: October 8, 1975
Cause: Gunfire
Deputy Wallace N. Schilling was fatally shot in the chest when the gun of a fellow officer accidentally discharged during a struggle that ensued as they attempted to arrest the driver of a stolen vehicle.
Deputy Schilling's name is carved on the walls at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. ~ Panel: 4-W: 4.
Age: Unknown Years of Service: Unknown
End of Watch: November 17, 1951
Cause: Automobile Crash
Deputy Lloyd Rhodes was fatally wounded when a truck struck his squad while he called in a report of a serious accident.
Deputy Rhodes' name is carved on the walls at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. ~ Panel: 2-W: 12.
Cause: Motorcycle Crash
Deputy Alvin H. Beckemeier died while responding to an emergency call when his motorcycle crashed into another vehicle. Deputy Beckemeier's name is carved on the walls at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. ~ Panel: 4-W: 20.
Age: 31 Years of Service: 4
End of Watch: January 30, 1934
Deputy Howard F. Grundman was on his way to serve a summons when his motorcycle left the road. It is not known whether his motorcycle was struck, if he swerved or if there was a malfunction. He suffered a fractured skull and left femur and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
Deputy Grundman's name is carved on the walls at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. ~ Panel: 18-E: 22.
Age: 31 Years of Service: 15
End of Watch: January 4, 1929
Deputy Earl R. Haslam was involved in a motorcycle crash while returning to headquarters after serving civil papers. Deputy Haslam lost control of his patrol motorcycle and crashed into another vehicle. Deputy Haslam was transported to the hospital with a fractured skull and broken leg and died of his injuries six days later.
Deputy Haslam's name is carved on the walls at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. ~ Panel: 14-E: 29.
Age: 34 Years of Service: Unknown
End of Watch: May 30, 1917
Cause: Motorcycle Accident
Deputy George J. Pazik was killed in a motorcycle crash when a car veered into his path which caused him to strike a streetcar. Deputy Pazik was in pursuit of a speeding vehicle at the time of the crash. Deputy Pazik died at the scene.
Deputy Pazik's name is carved on the walls at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. ~ Panel: 44-E: 28.
Age: 39 Years of Service: 11 months
End of Watch: November 1, 1915
Deputy Frank Heup was killed when his motorcycle crashed into the back of a horse-drawn buggy as he attempted to apprehend a speeding motorist. Deputy Heup was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained a fractured skull.
Deputy Heup's name is carved on the walls at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. ~ Panel: 54-E: 28.
Age: 44 Years of Service: 1
End of Watch: August 17, 1915
Deputy William Wank was shot and killed as he and several deputies searched for two men who shot and badly beat a railroad detective in New Butler. The two suspects escaped on a train bound for Fond du Lac. The deputies took up positions along a section of track where the train was ordered to stop. As the beam of the headlight fell on the deputies, a switchman standing on the first car opened fire with a shotgun, killing Deputy Wank and seriously wounding another deputy. He said he thought the deputies were the two suspects. The switchman was arrested and charged with Deputy Wank's murder.
Deputy Wank's name is carved on the walls at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. ~ Panel: 63-W: 28.
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