J.B. VAN HOLLEN
ATTORNEY GENERAL

Attorney General Van Hollen Honors Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

Once a year a special time is set aside for the remembrance of those we cannot thank enough all year long: Wisconsin law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, and their families.

The men and women of Wisconsin law enforcement make great personal sacrifices to ensure the safety and well being of the citizens of Wisconsin. They sacrifice their own safety so that all of us can be safer. As Wisconsinites, we are indebted to the services they provide us every day.

Recently, I was honored to be part of official ceremonies held at the State Capitol, the Sauk County courthouse, and MacArthur Square in Milwaukee to remember those Wisconsin men and women who died in the line of duty protecting us and our loved ones. The names of three Wisconsin law enforcement officers were added this year to the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial:

Prescott Police Officer Jackie Ryden
For thirty three years, Officer Ryden served the people of Prescott. The impact of an officer in a small town is often immense. Jackie died and lived making a difference.

Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy Frank Fabiano, Jr.
Deputy Fabiano lived a life of service – first the Marines, and then serving the people of Kenosha County. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth may have said it best: ’This year, his name will be etched in stone. He’ll be etched in our minds forever. He’s not gone as long as we still remember him.’ We do, and we always will.

Chippewa County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason S. Zunker
Deputy Zunker lives on in his service and sacrifice. A life and tour just beginning, Deputy Zunker’s life exemplifies the promise of service and life itself. Tragically cut short, Jason will be especially remembered for the sacrifice and service of a young generation of law enforcement professionals dedicated to serving their neighbors.

Without laws there is no liberty – without law enforcement there is no law. The Law Enforcement Memorial and the memorial events during law enforcement memorial week remind us of the men and women who sacrificed their lives so that we could live ours. We thank them. We remember. And we honor their service.

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