BRET WOOLHETHER
(Nominated by Patricia Bartels)
Marian University Campus
October 23, 2010
Bret joined the Marine Corps after he graduated from high school and served in both Afghanistan and Iraq. As a Marine, he was among the first invading forces to enter Nazaria. In March 2003, he was shot in the hand while on patrol in Nasiriyah and [...]
SFC EDWARD WENZEL
(Nominated by Liz McDermott and Kevin Lemke)
Marian University Campus
October 23, 2010
Officer Ed Wenzel has been with the Fond du Lac, WI Police Department since 1996 as a police officer. At the same time, officer Wenzel has served in the Wisconsin National Guard. He began his military service in 1986 after high school, joined [...]
JEFFREY L. DEAN, JR.
(Nominated by Stephanie Dean)
Marian University Campus
October 23, 2010
Jeffrey L. Dean Jr. was an active duty member of the United States Air Force as a crew chief on C-17s. Within a few days after the attacks on our country, he was deployed to Sigonella, Italy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During the [...]
JEFFREY L. DEAN, JR.
(Nominated by Beth Bayless)
Marian University Campus
October 23, 2010
John Bayless is a former Naval Flight Officer and a 1993 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He served his country on active duty until August of 2002. He flew in the back seat of the F-14 Tomcat and the F-18F SuperHornet and was [...]
JOSHUA WEGE
(Nominated by Paul Wm. Osterholm, Lisa McArthur and Jeremy Thiesfeldt)
Marian University Campus
October 23, 2010
Approximately one year ago, a convoy in which Josh was riding hit a roadside bomb. Josh had to have both feet amputated, leaving approx. 6 inches below each knee. Josh has such a strong will and sense of determination and did [...]
MATTHEW ROSE
(Nominated by Travis Knecht)
Marian University Campus
October 23, 2010
When Matt was 19 years old he joined the Marines. He completed a five year tour of duty, one and a half of which was spent overseas in Iraq. Matt is now working at Marian University as the Director and Coordinator of Campus Security. He takes pride [...]
MICHAEL CLEMENS
(Nominated by Dominick L. Stokes)
Marian University Campus
October 23, 2010
Mike Clemens is a friend, father, federal employee and a veteran of the United States Army. Clemens was the Lead investigator for the prison abuses that took place at Abu [...]
RICHARD RUSSELL
(Nominated by Mike Clemens)
Marian University Campus
October 23, 2010
SSG Richard Russell was immediately deployed to Fort McCoy, WI after September 11, 2001. He served a year there during Operation Enduring Freedom. He then volunteered to go to Iraq as an MP for 15 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon his return home, he [...]
SCOTT BARKER
(Nominated by Jennifer Gertschen)
Marian University Campus
October 23, 2010
My brother is a volunteer firefighter for the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department. During his five years in the department and at the young age of 22, he has proven his [...]
TIMOTHY BAUMHARDT
(Nominated by Katie Bey)
Marian University Campus
October 23, 2010
When I met Tim Baumhardt about four years ago, it was immediately apparent that he is a man committed to his community, his nation, and his family. I am continually awed by his gentle spirit, his giving nature, and his dedication to the causes in which he [...]
