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 William Adams, Thurston County Deputy Sheriff William Adams was shot and killed at about 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 1927, while attempting to take a jail escapee into custody. Deputy Adams died from a single gunshot wound to the chest he sustained at the Frank Lewis farm four miles north of Winnebago. Wesely Bradford had escaped Friday evening from the county jail, and Deputy Adams had received information that Bradford was hiding in the Lewis house. Adams was climbing through a window to search for the man, Bradofr shot him. The killer was captured a short time later. Deputy Adams was 54 years old and single at the time of his death.
		Marshal James D. Addison, Holt County Stuart Village Marshal James D. Addison was shot at about 10:35 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 1964, west of the town square in Stuart. Addison had arrested an 18 year-old male for a traffic offense and jailed him, having stopped the same individual the week before and giving the same warning. The father of the arrested youth contacted the county attorney and police magistrate, wanting his son released from jail. The father encountered Addison near the square and argued with him about his son's incarceration. The man pulled a revolver and shot the Marshal twice. Addison's wife witnessed the shooting and, with assistance from two local youths, rushed him to Atkison Hospital. Addison died during surgery at about 11:00 p.m. He was 51 years old and survived by his wife, Bernice, and three children.
		Marshal George C. Albee, Garden County Oshkosh Marshal George C. Albee died at about 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 24, 1926, as a result of a shootout with an armed subject. Albee had observed a 55-year-old man driving a car in a reckless manner. He stopped the man and told him to go home. The man instead went to a local hardware store and obtained a .45 caliber pistol. Albee later encountered the man again and a shootout ensued. Marshal Albee connected with a round from his rifle, but as he approached the fallen man, the subject fired a round and Albee was struck in the chest. He continued toward the fallen man and struggled with him, even striking him with his handgun. However, Albee died at about 4:45 p.m. Marshal Albee was 45 years old and survived by his wife, Edith, and seven children.
		NE State Trooper George W. Amos, Dawson County Nebraska State Trooper George W. Amos, Jr. was shot and killed at about 4:45 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 1973, while attempting to arrest a suspected drunk driver near Lexington on I-80. Investigators later learned that Amos was attempting to arrest the suspected drunk driver when a passenger also became involved in the struggle. The two suspects disarmed Trooper Amos and shot him once with his own service revolver. Two suspects, a married couple, were arrested near Gothenburg while attempting to escape. Amos was just 28 years old and was survived by his wife, Dolores, and two sons.
		Fairfield Marshal Arthur A. Athey, Clay County Fairfield Marshal Arthur A. Athey died at about 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 1945, from injuries suffered after being struck by a speeding vehicle. Athey was at the side of the road on foot when he was struck, attempting to wave the speeding vehicle over and, inadvertently, stepping into the vehicle's path. The driver was to leave the next morning for duty in the armed forces and had been out with friends for his last night at home. A coroner's jury absolved the driver of any criminal charges and he was allowed to leave for military duty the following day. Marshal Athey was 66 years old and single. He had been the Marshal of Fairfield for five years.
		Detective Frank S. Aughe, Douglas County Omaha Detective Frank S. Aughe was shot and killed on Thursday, January 31, 1924. Aughe and three other detectives were searching for a man wanted in connection with a drug store robbery when they observed a man matching the bandit's description, near 16th and William Street. Detectives Killion, Murphy and Davis prepared to enter a store behind the suspect who, unbeknown to them, had drawn his weapon. As the suspect turned to run out the door, Detective Aughe entered. The two men began to struggle. Aughe was shot six times and died at about 3:30 p.m. He was 50 years old and survived by his wife and daughter.
		Officer Clarence J. Balcom, Adams County Hastings Officer Clarence J. Balcom died from a gunshot wound at about 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 1888. A 15-year-old male shot Officer Balcom at about 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, August 5, 1888, near the Burlington yard. He had been alerted to watch for the youth who was suspected of a jewelry theft. Officer Balcom was 39 years of age at the time of his death and was survived by his wife, Mariam.
		Sheriff George H. Brock, Loup County Sheriff George H. Brock was shot and fatally wounded on Wednesday, October 16, 1940. The shooting occurred at about 12:40 p.m. at the Valleyview School as draft registration was taking place. Sheriff Brock had trouble with Richard Birkes about two weeks prior when he attempted to serve an eviction notice. Brock was met with threats against his life when he attempted to evict the family from their ranch. Knowing that Birkes would come to the school for draft registration on the 16th, Brock returned to Taylor and asked that a warrant be issued for him. When Birkes showed up Brock attempted to arrest him and a scuffle ensued. Brock was shot in the face and shoulder and died a short time later. Birkes was captured and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Sheriff Brock was 43 years old and survived by his wife, Lela May, and six children.
		Chief of Police Chester (Chet) Calkins, Holt County O'Neill Chief of Police Chester (Chet) Calkins was shot and killed at about 1:30 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 1952, just off Main Street in O'Neill, after apparently observing someone stealing from parked cars. His brother, Night Policeman Walt Calkins, found Chief Calkins in his patrol car at about 2:00 a.m. Calkins had been shot five times at close range while seated in the patrol car. Joseph McLimans was later identified as a suspect in the case, convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Calkins was 51 years old and survived by his wife, Hazel, and three children.
		NE State Trooper Robert J. Chab, Richardson County Nebraska State Trooper Robert J. Chab died at about 3:45 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 1984, about three miles east of Falls City on Highway #159 after being struck by a car driven by an elderly female. Trooper Chab and Trooper Don Shepard were assigned to conduct a traffic checkpoint at that location and had been working traffic prior to the collision. Chab was killed when the woman failed to heed the posted warnings and struck another car prior to striking Trooper Chab. She later stated she didn't see a trooper or the warning signs. Trooper Chab was 45 years old and survived by his wife, Theresa, and two sons.
		Officer Leslie G. Chamberlin, Douglas County Omaha Officer Leslie G. Chamberlin died at about 8:10 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 1935, from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash that occurred at about 10:30 p.m. the previous night as Chamberlin pursued a speeding vehicle. A car traveling east on Dodge Street near 48th stopped to let Chamberlin's partner, Officer Fred Drefs, pass. As the car began to turn left into a vacant lot at 4820 Dodge Street, Chamberlin's motorcycle crashed into the car. Chamberlin was 22 years old and survived by his wife, Mildred.
		Patrolman Edward J. Clark, Lincoln County North Platte Patrolman Edward J. Clark was shot and killed at about 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 1925. North Platte police were informed by Kansas authorities to watch for two men in a blue touring car. Patrolman Clark, driving a police motorcycle, was detailed to watch the South River Bridge for the suspects. When he observed a vehicle matching the description, he stopped the car and became involved in a heated argument with the occupants. Clark was shot in the back as he turned away from the suspects, who then fled back into Kansas and were involved in the murder of a Sheriff while engaged in a gun battle. One of the suspects was captured and the other was killed near Atlus, Oklahoma.
		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.
		Detective Arthur G. Cooper, Douglas County Omaha Detective Arthur G. Cooper was shot at about 8:45 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 1921, and died from his gunshot wounds at about 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1. Detectives Cooper and Wavrin were assigned to investigate a burglary case after a suspect had contacted the burglary victim, regarding the return of some stolen property. Detective Cooper pretended to be the victim and set up a meeting at 17th and Howard. A short time later a suspect arrived and motioned for Cooper to follow him. The suspect started down the street with Cooper behind, when he suddenly turned and shot the detective three times. Detective Cooper was taken to Clarkson Hospital where he slipped into a coma, and later died. Cooper was 41 years old, and was survived by his wife, Mamie, and a daughter.
		Officer Joel R. Conklin, Adams County Hastings Officer Joel R. Conklin was shot and killed at about 10:05 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 1993, while responding to a report of a disturbance at a residence. Officer Conklin died after being shot by a 35 year-old male subject at the scene of the call. The suspect escaped but later committed suicide when confronted by law enforcement officers searching for him. Officer Conklin was 37 years of age and is survived by his wife, Debra, and daughter, Tracy.   Officer Joel Conklin Memorial Site: Maintained by daughter Tracy http://www.tracysdesign.com/memorial/
		Officer John E. Costello, Douglas County Omaha Motorcycle Officer John E. Costello died from injuries sustained when his police motorcycle collided with a car near 48th and Center on May 22, 1961. Officer Costello was on patrol heading eastbound when a small, foreign car turned left in front of him. Officer Costello remained in a coma until he passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 1961. He was 33 years old and survived by his wife, Rita, and five children.
		Marshal Nicholas Craig, Pawnee County Table Rock Marshal Nicholas Craig was shot at about 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 1896, at the railroad depot. Marshal Craig had received word that he should be on the lookout for men involved in a burglary in Falls City. He went to the depot to watch for the men and checked the train that had recently arrived from Falls City. Craig observed as a strange man enter the lunchroom and decided to watch him. The man asked to trade a revolver for some lunches for himself and his two partners. Marshal Craig approached the man and asked him to withdraw his hands from his pockets. The man drew out two revolvers, shot Craig in the head, then turned and fled. Marshal Craig died about half hour later. He was 39 years old and was survived by his wife, Agnes.
		Railroad Special Agent Cornelius Cross, Douglas County Northwestern Railroad Special Agent Cornelius Cross was shot and killed on Sunday, January 21, 1917, in the Omaha Freight Yards while attempting to arrest three males. Cross attempted to arrest the men after catching them breaking into a freight car. Two suspects fled, however, the third shot Agent Cross once in the head and twice in the body. He was 23 years old at the time of his death.