Firefighters' Memorial
Our Fallen Brothers
Below is a list of Fallen brothers from our area who gave their all for a cause they believed in. Though they may be gone, may they never be forgotten!
Lieutenant Thomas W. Beckman Merrill F.D. 01/03/1978
Chief Charles R. Mangerson Newbold F.D.01/23/1989
Firefighter Gary C. Prueser Town of Russell F.D. 08/12/1993
Firefighter Robert W. Martinson, Sr. Conover Vol. F.D. 01/26/1997
Firefighter Dennis A. Dart Sugar Camp Vol. F.D. 11/02/2001
Lieutenant Kenneth J. Blaszke Pelican Fire/Rescue 12/31/2005
"GOOD DAYS "
"Good days, bad days, but never a boring day on this job.
You do what God called you to do.
You show up, you put one foot in front of the other,
and you do your job, which is a mystery and a surprise.
You have no idea, when you get in the rig, what God is calling you to do.
But he needs you....... so keep going.
Keep supporting each other.
Be kind to each other.
Love each other.
Work together.
You love the job.
We all do.
What a blessing that is."
1933-2001
Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial Info
Every year approximately one hundred firefighters die in the line of duty in the United States. The Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial Board of Directors has chosen to provide a unique and lasting way to pay tribute to firefighters from the State of Wisconsin who have made this ultimate sacrifice while in service to their communities. This tribute has taken the form of a Memorial Park dedicated to preserving their memory.
The vision of the WSFM was to create a park with a natural and scenic setting to house a memorial to our firefighting heroes from across this great State of Wisconsin. The serenity of the setting allows park visitors to be alone with their thoughts and emotions and at the same time realize that their loved one will never be forgotten.