HONORING OUR HEROES
Fallen Officers
Fallen Heroes
Patrolman Draeger was 26 years old and had served with the Milwaukee Police Department for five years. He was married with two children.
Officer Riley was unmarried and lived with his widowed mother. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1965.
Officer Matulis was a Vietnam Veteran, and according to news reports from his family, “...he saw pretty heavy fighting” and “...he didn’t think he would make it back.” Officer Matulis graduated from Don Bosco High School in 1964. He was married with two daughters, ages three and three months.
Patrolman Reagan was 27 years old and had been with the Milwaukee Police Department for five years. He left behind his wife of six years, a 5-year-old son, and a 2-year-old daughter.
Officer Charles Smith was 24 years old and had been with the Milwaukee Police Department for less than a year.
Officer Gerald Hempe was 31 years old and had been on the force for six years.
Officer Du Planty was 26 years old and had been on the force for just over one year.
Patrolman Sroczynski was 28 years old and had been on the force for four years. He was survived by his wife, Ellyn, his parents, and his sister.
Patrolman Fish was 29 years old and had served with the Milwaukee Police Department for eight years.
Officer Moschea was 24 years old. He was appointed to the Milwaukee Police Department on October 4, 1965.