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William Schmedding

By Amanda Andrews

Hero's Name:William Schmedding Rank:Police Officer Department:Detroit Police Dept. End Of Watch:December 31, 1971 Stone:3 Row:18 NOTES:"For some reason, thinking about you today dear friend. We seem to remember … [Read more...]

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Emmanuel Roggers

By Amanda Andrews

Hero's Name:Emmanuel Roggers Rank:Detective Sergeant Department:Detroit Police Dept. Date Of Death:July 24, 1917 Stone:3 Row:4 NOTES: Emmanuel was my grandfather John George Oldani mother's brother. They were … [Read more...]

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James Riley

By Amanda Andrews

Hero's Name:James Leon Riley Rank:Police Officer Department:Royal Oak Police Dept. Date Of Death:April 20, 1973 Stone:7 Row:18 NOTES: I'm sorry I never I got to meet you. Love you. Grandson, James. - from James … [Read more...]

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Stanley Rapaski

By Amanda Andrews

Hero's Name:Stanley Rapaski Rank:Police Officer Department:Detroit Police Dept. End Of Watch:January 10, 1969 Stone:9 Row:16 NOTES: "I still miss you Dad ... after all these years. Love you forever. … [Read more...]

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Cleo Platt

By Amanda Andrews

Hero's Name:Cleo A. Platt Rank:Deputy Sheriff Department:Eaton County Sheriff's Dept. End Of Watch:December 17, 1927 Stone:10 Row:7 NOTES: "Grandpa, it took me most of my life to finally find out how you died. … [Read more...]

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Patrick O’Rourke

By Amanda Andrews

Hero's Name:Patrick O'Rourke Rank:Sergeant Department:West Bloomfield Police Dept. Date Of Death:September 9, 2012 Stone:8 Row:15 NOTES: "Patrick risked his life (and lost it) hoping to save a distressed … [Read more...]

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James Olson

By Amanda Andrews

Hero's Name:James D. Olson Rank:Firefighter Department:Quinnesec Fire Dept. Date Of Death:July 22, 1974 Stone:6 Row:19 NOTES: "Thank You for honoring my best friend. I was with Jim the day he died. We were … [Read more...]

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Jessica Nagle-Wilson

By Amanda Andrews

    Hero's Name:Jessica Ann Nagle-Wilson Rank:Police Officer Department:Hazel Park Police Dept. Date Of Death:July 28, 2002 Stone:8 Row:27 NOTES: Jessica Ann Nagle-Wilson, age 26, died Sunday, July 28, … [Read more...]

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Kenneth Moraska

By Amanda Andrews

Hero's Name:Kenneth J. Moraska Rank:Patrolman Department:Norway Police Dept. Date Of Death:May 23, 1971 Stone:10 Row:17 NOTES: My brother was a police officer in the small town of Norway, Mi. He answered a … [Read more...]

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Frank Marcinkowski

By Amanda Andrews

Hero's Name:Frank Marcinkowski Rank:Police Officer Department:Detroit Police Dept. End Of Watch:September 7, 1925 Stone:8 Row:6 NOTES: Frank was a member of the Detroit Police Dept. He was on the job for … [Read more...]

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