This week on the Officer Down Memorial Podcast we are sharing the story of a young man who was interested in going into law enforcement after his military service - he was drafted in 1969 and sent to Vietnam in 1970. He excelled in the Army working his way up to Sergeant and serving as a Green Beret member of Command and Control, North, 5th Special Forces Group. His last mission was being sent with a Recon Team to the Ho Chi Mihn Trail - a mission that would cost him his life, and over 50 years later his family is still trying to bring him home. It's the Allen Lloyd Story coming up this Wednesday, online here or anywhere you listen to podcasts. https://t.co/h9BY8plOjK
THE HAAF FAMILY NEEDS YOUR HELP
One of the men who killed @MinneapolisPD Officer Jerome (Jerry) Haaf, Amwati Pepi Mckkenzie #155221, is once again eligible for parole. Sadly the Haaf family must once again fight for Jerry to ensure that this man pays the price for taking the life of their loved one and that of a Police Officer. On May 13th, 2025, Mr. Paul Schnell, Commissioner of the Department of Corrections will be holding a parole hearing for Mckenzie.
The Haaf family need our help! They need the community's written input, either letters submitted via the USPS mail or e-mail to ensure that Mckenzie is not paroled. Submitting a letter is easy - go to the following page to find out how: https://t.co/mwqbC2CCMK
Letter's must be submitted by April 22nd 2025. On behalf of the Haaf Family and the Minneapolis Police Department, thank you in advance for supporting this survivor family.
PLEASE SHARE so we can get the word out and keep this cop killer in prison where he belongs!
OUR NEXT FALLEN HERO STORY
Coming up next week on the podcast we'll go back to 1978 in NW Minnesota to the border county of Roseau. A "run-through" at the Roseau Port of Entry ends in the brutal shooting of Deputy Rick Magnuson from the Roseau County Sheriff's Office - what authorities didn't know was the driver was a wanted fugative who had recently killed 3 civilians in Canada in separate incidents. In stopping this pickup during a "routine" traffic stop asissting border patrol, Rick's actions most certainly saved the lives of other victims. Unfortunately this traffic stop cost him his life. We've been working on this one most of January and will make it available to listen to next Wednesday February 5th. You can visit Rick's memorial page at: https://t.co/DZ1fnIFazd
This episode is sponsored by our friends at Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
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WARNING: Violent content may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion advised.
We lost this hero 129 years ago this month. It was an honor to research and share Albert's story. By listening and learning about this fallen hero, we can all help ensure his service and sacrifice is never forgotten.
THE ALBERT WINKELMANN STORY
EOW Dec 5th, 1895
A close-knit community rooted deep with tradition, the South Central Minnesota town of New Ulm was busy celebrating our country’s independence and their strong German Heritage. One of the original settlers of that area was the Winkelmann family – and their 32 year old son Albert was the young Night Watchman that evening. While Albert had only been serving this community for less than a year, locals described him as a young man everyone was fond of - a splendid officer, always obliging, conservative, and courageous. This festive night would end with Albert being ambushed and shot in the early morning hours of July 5th. What followed was an aggressive investigation, a prominent local man charged and then acquitted for his murder, and a community reeling over the loss of a hero.
Today we honor and remember this fallen hero!
This episode is sponsored by our friends at Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. and is available now anywhere you listen to podcasts or on Albert's new memorial page:
https://t.co/UQkeJSJY4K
WARNING: Violent content may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion advised.
THIS NEXT WEEK ON THE OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST we'll take a trip back to 1895 to the South Central Minnesota community of New Ulm where we'll share the story of Night Watchman Albert Winkelmann - a 32 year old rookie officer who's father was one of the original settlers in this community. You'll learn about this community, this family, and how they lost this young hero in the line of duty.
This story will be released here on Wedneday morning December 11th. Together, we can help ensure his service and sacrifice is never forgotten!
We want to thank @LELSMN Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. for sponsoring these important Minnesota stories.
It was 150 years ago today Minnesota lost their first officer in the line of duty. Today we remember and honor Officer Mathew Hamilton for his service and sacrifice! 🖤💙🖤https://t.co/fUveoBmV22
#neverforgotten
If you haven't had a chance to check out the podcast, this would be a great story to listen to. Family and friends helped me tell Tommy's story...and his mother is just the sweetest lady you'll ever hear! Every listen helps ensure Tommy's sacrifice is never forgotten!
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One of most downloaded episodes in the series, this is a powerful story about a small rural Minnesota community, an amazing family, and a young fallen hero everyone called Tommy. EOW 11/29/2012 #neverforgotten#backtheblue#tommydecker#coldspringmn
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Gov. @Tim_Walz wants to bring the same disastrous policies that have been crippling Minnesota for the last five years to D.C.
Unchecked fraud, rampant crime... @JoeSoucheray is warning America about what's coming next if #HarrisWalz2024 wins in November.
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New today on the podcast - A quiet fall night in this small MN county ends up in 3 officer involved shootings in 3 different communities - DEPUTY EDWARD EADES
(EOW – October 8th, 1962) saved lives that night while losing his own. NEVER FORGOTTEN 🖤💙🖤 https://t.co/YTDMvwLjFG
My home state of Minnesota lost another hero last night. Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell was shot and killed while responding to an active shooter incident. Another officer was shot and is recovering. Please pray for Jamal's family and MPD. Scott🙏