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Racine County Law Enforcement Memorial To
Be Restored
By Adam A. Meyers, Co-Chair
Racine County Law Enforcement Memorial Committee
On
May 15, 1963, Detective James Hantschel of the Racine Police Department
was killed in the line of duty while transporting a suspect to the
police station for questioning. On this date, Detective Hantschel
joined the list of fallen law enforcement officers from Racine County
who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the people of our
community. On
May 15, 1972, the citizens of Racine County dedicated a memorial
to Detective Hantschel and all of the heroes listed on it to honor
their memory and recognize their families who have had to endure
their great loss.
Over
the years, the memorial has faded in the memories of the community
and the law enforcement profession. It has suffered neglect, vandalism,
and loss of prominence.
The
Racine County Law Enforcement Memorial Restoration Committee was
formed in January 2005 to restore the monument and remind the community
and law enforcement of the great sacrifice these people have made,
and indeed the sacrifices made by all officers and deputies on a
daily basis while working to keep our communities safe. We
are asking you to help us honor all law enforcement officers in Racine
County by contributing to this effort through the purchase of a memorial
brick.
The
restoration project will be an expansion on the original monument
stone and flagpole that stand today. The design will include:
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A
memorial walkway in a ribbon pattern made with memorial bricks
which can be purchased and names or messages inscribed on them.
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A
star will be added to the foundation of the monument stone along
with a path to view the names of the officers and deputies who
have died in the line of duty.
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Trees
and plants will be included to provide color, as well as benches
for visitors to sit and enjoy the surroundings and reflect.
For more information, go to www.USACOPS.com and click on the Racine
Police link, or any Racine County Law Enforcement link. Click on
the memorial picture for information about the Committee’s
efforts to restore the memorial.
To purchase a memorial brick to
be included in the ribbon walkway surrounding the monument, simply
fill out the order form below, the inscription in t he squares provided,
and return with your payment to:
Racine County Law Enforcement Memorial
Restoration Project c/o Sergeant William Macemon—Secretary
Racine Police Department 730 Center Street Racine, WI 53403
Racine
County Law Enforcement Memorial Order Form
4 X 8 inch Memorial Brick
$75.00
12 X 12 inch Memorial Brick $200.00
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Please
make your check payable to: Racine Community Outpost.
Thank
you for your order.
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