Public Safety Memorial Day Press Conference | Feb. 18. 2025
Commemoration of the first anniversary of the loss of three Burnsville public safety personnel
Public memorial and tribute for Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, and Adam Finseth
Healing and community resilience initiatives
Call for support and donations for fallen personnel families and staff
Recognition of police and fire department staff performance and dedication
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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.
Good durable and resilient communities are built upon a strong sense of Public Safety.
I wanted to tell this story because it reflects the kind of people that work for Burnsville police in fire.
We took care of each other and we did not let this incident Define or break us.
People (9)
Mayor CoutsMayorOfficiating the memorial ceremony and honoring fallen public safety personnel.
Officiating the memorial ceremony and honoring fallen public safety personnel.
LindbergCity ManagerOverseeing the ceremony and directing community support initiatives.
Overseeing the ceremony and directing community support initiatives.
Dan KeeleyCouncil MemberReflecting on the importance of public safety and honoring fallen heroes.
Reflecting on the importance of public safety and honoring fallen heroes.
Vince WorkmanCouncil MemberSharing personal observations of department staff resilience.
Sharing personal observations of department staff resilience.
BJ JungmannFire ChiefReflecting on departmental grief and ongoing recovery.
Reflecting on departmental grief and ongoing recovery.
Tanya SchwarzPolice ChiefHonoring fallen officers and acknowledging community support.
Honoring fallen officers and acknowledging community support.
Paul ElmstrandPolice OfficerFallen hero honored for saving seven children.
Fallen hero honored for saving seven children.
Matthew RugePolice OfficerFallen hero honored for saving seven children.
Fallen hero honored for saving seven children.
Adam FinsethFirefighter/ParamedicFallen hero honored for saving seven children.
Fallen hero honored for saving seven children.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- February 18, 2024: Initial press conference regarding the incident
- Anniversary memorial ceremony at City Hall chambers