Public Safety Memorial Day Press Conference | Feb. 18. 2025

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Notable Quotes (4)

Each Soul taken from US represents not just a life lost but a light extinguished a beacon of Courage dedication and selflessness.
— Mayor Couts

RemembranceOpening remarks at the anniversary ceremony.

Good durable and resilient communities are built upon a strong sense of Public Safety.
— Dan Keeley

Public SafetyAddressing the council regarding the importance of police and fire teams.

I wanted to tell this story because it reflects the kind of people that work for Burnsville police in fire.
— Vince Workman

Staff ResilienceSharing an anecdote about a sergeant working on the day of the tragedy.

We took care of each other and we did not let this incident Define or break us.
— Tanya Schwarz

Department RecoveryReflecting on the year since the tragedy.

Mayor CoutsMayor

Officiating the memorial ceremony and honoring fallen public safety personnel.

LindbergCity Manager

Overseeing the ceremony and directing community support initiatives.

Dan KeeleyCouncil Member

Reflecting on the importance of public safety and honoring fallen heroes.

Vince WorkmanCouncil Member

Sharing personal observations of department staff resilience.

BJ JungmannFire Chief

Reflecting on departmental grief and ongoing recovery.

Tanya SchwarzPolice Chief

Honoring fallen officers and acknowledging community support.

Paul ElmstrandPolice Officer

Fallen hero honored for saving seven children.

Matthew RugePolice Officer

Fallen hero honored for saving seven children.

Adam FinsethFirefighter/Paramedic

Fallen hero honored for saving seven children.

Burnsville City HallCouncil ChambersMemorial wreaths outside City Hall