The faces and names you will see and read about are those of law enforcement officers who have died in Nebraska. Each was a member of a family. of a community, and dedicated his life to protecting the citezens of Nebraska. We honor them.

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		Deputy Sheriff Craig D. Dodge, Lancaster County Deputy Sheriff Craig D. Dodge was shot and killed at about 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 1987, while responding to a domestic violence call at an apartment building in Hickman. When he arrived, Dodge could hear commotion inside the apartment. Knowing a woman's life was in danger, and with backup still minutes away, Dodge advised his communications center that an assault was in progress and went into the apartment building to intervene. He attempted to talk to a male suspect through a slightly opened door, when the man produced a hidden handgun and shot Dodge in the face. Captured about 20 minutes after killing Dodge, the suspect, Terry Reynolds, was later convicted of the lawman's death. Deputy Dodge was 42 years old and survived by his wife, Barbara.
		Sergeant Franklin Furrer, Lancaster County Sergeant Franklin Furrer suffered a heart attack at about 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, October 28, 1973, while executing a drug search warrant at a residence near Walton, Nebraska. Sgt. Furrer was guarding a suspect in the kitchen area of the house along with another deputy when he suddenly collapsed. Furrer was rushed to the hospital and remained in critical condition until he passed away at about 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 1973. Sgt. Furrer was 41 years old and survived by his wife, Carmel, his daughters Chriss and Joy, and sons Dan, Andy, and Bill.
		Officer George W. Welter, Lancaster County Lincoln Police Motorcycle Officer George W. Welter died at about 10:30 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 1968, from injuries he suffered in a collision with a station wagon at the intersection of 27th and "W" Street. Officer Welter, who was responding to a report of a man lying in the street at 26th and "Q", had been southbound on 27th Street when he collided with the car. He had his emergency equipment in operation at the time of the crash. Officer Welter was 25 years old and survived by his wife, Sandra, and three children.
		Police Detective Paul B. Whitehead, Lancaster County Lincoln Police Detective Paul B. Whitehead was shot and killed at about 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 1967, near 28th and "O" Street. Detective Whitehead and Detective Paul Merritt observed an out of state car leaving a gas station near that location and initiated a traffic stop. As Whitehead contacted a man who stepped from the vehicle, Merritt watched the other occupants. Whitehead asked the subject for identification and was shot by the subject with a concealed short shotgun. Merritt returned fire and seriously wounded the suspect. The other men escaped but were captured later. The three men were dangerous escapees from prison. Detective Whitehead was 30 years old and survived by his wife, Janet, and three children.
		Police Detective Lt. Frank H. Soukup, Lancaster County Lincoln Police Detective Lt. Frank H. Soukup was shot at about 10:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 1966. Lt. Soukup and two other detectives were investigating a forgery case and went to the Midtown Motel located at 2420 "O" Street to continue the investigation. Upon arrival the officers encountered four men and a woman inside a room at 2413 "P" Street. During questioning of the suspects, one of the men produced a handgun and shot Soukup. The officers returned fire and killed the suspect. Lt. Soukup was immediately rushed to the hospital but died from his wounds. He was 53 years old and survived by his wife, Bernice, and three children.
		Officer John M. Claussen, Lancaster County Corrections Officer John M. Claussen was discovered on the floor of the penitentiary print shop at about 11:10 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 1954. Claussen had been beaten and stabbed, and died about a half hour later. Nineteen prisoners had left the print shop at 10:30 a.m. An intensive investigation was launched and on Saturday, May 15, 1954, Joseph E. DeYonghe was identified as the prime suspect in the murder of Officer Claussen. Claussen was 70 years old and survived by his wife, Emma, and five children.
		Officer Richard E. Leyden, Lancaster County Lincoln Police Motorcycle Officer Richard E. Leyden died at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 1949, of injuries suffered in an auto accident. The accident occurred at about 7:10 p.m. on 16th Street between "G" and "H". Officer Leyden's motorcycle struck the left front end of a pickup truck and he was thrown from the vehicle, suffering severe head injuries. Leyden was to be married just six days later.
		Special Duty Patrolman Marion F. Marshall, Lancaster County Lincoln Special Duty Patrolman Marion F. Marshall died on Friday, September 9, 1932, after being shot at about midnight two days prior. Patrolman Marshall observed a suspicious subject in the alley between 15th and 16th Streets and between "G" and "H" Streets in Lincoln. When the Patrolman stopped to identify him, the subject pulled a concealed .32 caliber revolver and shot Marshall. He managed to crawl to the governor's mansion and summoned help from Governor Bryan. The Governor summoned authorities and Marshall was taken to the hospital where he passed away. Patrolman Marshall was 35 years old and survived by his wife, Eva, and three children.
		Corrections Officer Robert L. Taylor, Lancaster County Department of Corrections Officer Robert L. Taylor died from stab wounds at about 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 1921. He was on guard duty in the west cell house when attacked by convict James B. King, who was later executed for the murder. Officer Taylor was 54 years old at the time of his death, and was survived by his five children.
		Captain of Detectives Charles E. Hall, Lancaster County Lincoln Police Department Captain of Detectives Charles E. Hall died early Saturday morning March 31, 1917, after the car he was riding in plunged into the ditch near 33rd and Adams Street. It is believed that Detective Hall and his driver, Frank Feeney, were in pursuit of a stolen auto at the time of the accident. Hall had been Chief of Police in O'Neill and later elected Sheriff of Holt County. Detective Hall was 53 years old and survived by his wife, Rhoda, and four children.
		Officer E. G. Heilman, Lancaster County Department of Corrections Officer E. G. Heilman died at about 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 1912, while attempting to thwart a prison escape. Heilman was one of three prison officers killed during the violent breakout. The three escapees managed to escape the prison grounds and flee Lincoln, but were later cornered near Gretna. One of the convicts committed suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot, and a member of the posse, who closed in on the escapees, shot another. The last convict surrendered.
		Dept. of Corrections Warden Henry Wagner, Lancaster County Department of Corrections Deputy Warden Henry Wagner was shot to death in the Administration Building at about 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 1912. Wagner was one of three correction officers killed during the violent breakout. The three escapees managed to escape the prison grounds and flee Lincoln but were later cornered near Gretna. One of the convicts committed suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot, and a member of the posse, who closed in on the escapees, shot another. The last convict surrendered.
		Warden James Delahunty, Lancaster County Department of Corrections Warden James Delahunty was shot twice and died from his wounds at about 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 1912. He was shot during a deadly break at the prison in Lincoln. The three escapees managed to escape the prison grounds and flee Lincoln but were later cornered near Gretna. One of the convicts committed suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot, and a member of the posse, who closed in on the escapees, shot another. The last convict surrendered. Warden Delahunty was 55 years old at the time of his death.
		Deputy Warden Edward D. Davis, Lancaster County Department of Corrections Deputy Warden Edward D. Davis died at about 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 11, 1912, after being stabbed six times during church services at the prison. Convict Albert Prince stabbed Davis in retribution for being disciplined for violations of prison rules. Deputy Warden Davis was 63 years old and married at the time of his death.