OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST
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The Judson Randall Story
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WARNING - Violent content may be disturbing to some listeners.
The Tim Bowe Story (Preview)
Minnesota State Trooper Tim Bowe was one of those cops you wanted to partner with, the one you wanted to back you on a call, the one first through the door - athletic, big, strong, and tough. Wednesday November 22nd we'll take you back to June of 1997 where we'll share his entire story and walk you through the night when we lost this hero. Click here to listen to a preview of the Tim Bowe Story, brought to you in part by Law Enforcement Labor Services in Minnesota.
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The Bradley Rodgers Story
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The Joseph Rogers Story
A young local Sheriff that everyone liked in this small Minnesota community, Sheriff Joseph Rogers had been this town's top cop for about two years when the brutal assault of a local couple and the assault of an unsuspecting farmer led him to being handed the task of hunting down those responsible, only to result in a gun battle that he would not survive. His murder would lead to chaos in this community where towns people, area officials, and even the Governor couldn't prevent two more men from being killed before this dark chapter of McLeod County's history would end.
The data used to compile this story, along with several related pictures on our website were courtesy of the book The Midnight Gavel of Judge Lynch, researched and written by retired McLeod County Sheriff Scott Rehmann. There is an impressive amount of detail researched in this book along with many actual photos related to this case. This is a great book and is available from Amazon at the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Gavel-Judge-Lynch/dp/3242869400
Scott on the Tom Barnard Show (Special Episode)
In this special episode, we'll talk about some of the stories coming soon on the podcast and we share Scott's visit with the Tom Barnard Show on the morning of National Law Enforcement Memorial Day. If you haven't checked out Tom's show, it's a must to add to your podcast list. Tom and his crew are so much fun to listen to and start your day! You can find out more at tombarnardshow.com or search for the the Tom Barnard Show in your App Store or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
We're always looking for new fallen hero stories to share so if you have a story you feel needs to be told, please contact us here: https://www.officerdownmemorialpodcast.com/submit-your-hero-s-story
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Remembering Officer Erik Hite and Police Week (Special Episode)
In this special episode I'm on the air in Tuscon AZ with Ben Buehler-Garcia from American Warrior Radio hosting the Buckmaster Radio show along with Nohemy Hite from the Erik Hite Foundation - Nohemy shares her husband's story along with their foundation, I talk about the Officer Down Memorial Podcast, and we discuss the importance of remembering and honoring our fallen. Nohemy's mission is inspiring and I love the work her foundation is doing for First Responders. It was truly an honor to be on the show with her and Ben.
Click here to learn more about the Erik Hite Foundation: https://erikhitefoundation.org
This episode is sponsored by our friends at Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
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The Loring Guenther Story
National Concerns of Police Survivors - Police Week (Special Episode)
The Don Eustice Story
Child Predator Stings (Special Episode)
This is a special episode of the Officer Down Memorial Podcast. Periodically, when we're working on new fallen hero episodes, we’ll share additional content and interviews Scott has done with other podcasters. This one was done a couple of years ago on the nationally syndicated Law Enforcement Today Radio and Podcast Show with Jay Wiley where they talked about child predator internet stings that were done in Dodge County in years past. A great podcast for parents as a reminder that you need to know where your kids are going online and who they are talking to.
You can check out more of Jay's episodes at Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast.
This episode is sponsored by our friends at Law Enforcement labor Services, Inc.
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WARNING: Some content may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
REOPENED: The Greg Lange Story
Chief Greg Lange was loved by all in this small town of 530 people, located just 30 minutes west of Rochester in SE Minnesota. The doors to his home were always open for kids after school who had nowhere else to go. It was the end of a long 4th of July holiday weekend, and the city was finally quieting down for the night before a loud knock on the door woke Greg up. It was a young local gal asking for help, reporting a domestic assault in progress at a home in Greg's neighborhood, a home he'd been to many times. There he would be ambushed by two brothers, beaten and murdered - Greg gave his life that night and ultimately saved the lives of a young mother and her 5 month old baby girl.
The man who shot and killed Chief Lange is up for his 4th parole hearing after serving 35 years of his life sentence for the brutal murder. This family needs our help to send letters to the state of Minnesota telling them to keep this cop killer in prison where he belongs. Letters must be sent by Tuesday March 28th.
Use this link to go to Greg's page on our website, and then click on the NO PAROLE FOR COP KILLERS logo to go to the Officer Down Memorial Page to find out how to send your letter to support this family.
This episode is sponsored by our friends at Law Enforcement labor Services, Inc.
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The Bill Gray Story
A Financial Crimes Investigator for the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office offers to help Homeland Security search for a missing female juvenile who ran away from Florida with a young male who had flown in from the UK. Homeland Security has information that these two fled to Eau Claire Wisconsin where Investigator Bill Gray served. Bill locates the male and is close to locating the female before he is violently attacked without warning in his squad and faces the fight of his life – a fight where only one would survive. He shares his amazing story and lessons learned for other officers.
OFFICER DOWN - 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW
In this episode we do a quick review of our 2022 hero stories, share a sampling of stories for new listeners checking us out, and share a sincere thank you and Christmas greeting to all of our loyal subscribers and supporters. Find out more about these stories on our website at www.officerdownmemorialpodcast.com, and make sure to subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss any of these amazing hero stories.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR from your friends at the Officer Down Memorial Podcast!
The Tommy Decker Story
A local cop everyone in this community knew and loved. A known prankster in his department. Everyone called him Tommy. He showed everyone he came in contact with respect and compassion regardless of the circumstances. On this night Tommy responded with his partner to do a welfare check to check on a suicidal subject. Minutes after going out on scene, Tommy was shot and killed outside Winner’s Bar in Cold Spring Minnesota. The hunt for his killer went on for months and when the case was finally closed, it left locals with more questions than answers, and a wife and 4 children without their husband, father, and hero. You'll find several photos from this case on our website at www.officerdownmemorialpodcast.com
This episode is sponsored by our friends at Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
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WARNING - Strong language and violent content may be disturbing to some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available 24/7 from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 988 on your cell phone or 1-800-273-TALK. Help is just a phone call away.
The Jerome (Jerry) Haaf Story
A gang ordered murder of a cop in retaliation for an alleged assault of an elderly black man on a bus, the subsequent murder of an alleged informant, a community afraid to serve on the jury, even defendents afraid to testify concerned the police won't be able to protect them from the Vice Lords and their leader Sharif Willis - who was implicated in Jerry's murder but never indicted. Jerry was 53 years old, had served for 30 years in Minneapolis, and was only months away from retirement. His family was sentenced to life without their beloved husband, father, and grandfather - and now they need your help as one of his killers is up for parole in November. Please help this family keep Jerry's cop killer in prison where they belong.
This episode is sponsored by our friends at Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
Click here if you are interested learning how you can support this podcast and the National COPS organization: www.glow.fm/officerdownmemorialpodcast
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any sponsors or persons interviewed in this program. Violent content may not be appropriate for younger listeners.
Officer Down Memorial Podcast UPDATE - The Jerry Haaf Story
The John Liebenstein Story
On This Day in History - 1977
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On This Day in History - 2003
THE DUSTIN REICHERT STORY
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