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 more »
Wisconsin Stories
Edward Wenzel, Fond du Lac
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 more »
Jeffrey L. Dean, Jr., Fond du Lac
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 more »
John Bayless, Fond du Lac
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 more »
Joshua Wege, Fond du Lac
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 more »
Matthew Rose, Fond du Lac
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 more »
Michael Clemens, Fond du Lac
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 Ghraib. Clemens was on active duty in Iraq when the charges were more »
Richard Russell, Fond du Lac
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 more »
Scott Barker, Fond du Lac
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 dedication to serving the community by completing several training courses, having one more »
Timothy Baumhardt, Fond du Lac
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 more »
