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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		Sheriff Charles O. Sanderson, Clay County Sheriff Charles O. Sanderson was shot and killed at about 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 1914, about 4 miles north of Harvard. Sheriff Sanderson was investigating the murder of a local businessman and was informed that a suspicious stranger was walking north of Harvard. Sheriff Sanderson, accompanied by D. T. Phillips, located the suspect walking alongside the road. Sanderson called for the man to stop and, when the order was ignored, the Sheriff fired warning shots. The suspect turned and fired, striking Sheriff Sanderson with his first shot. The suspect fled and later committed suicide when cornered by a posse. Sheriff Sanderson was 36 years old and survived by his wife, Katherine, and two children.
		Union Pacific Agent Gerald A. Schuett, Lincoln County Union Pacific Agent Gerald A. Schuett was killed at about 3:40 a.m. on December 22, 1968, when he was struck by a passenger train in the North Platte yards. Schuett was checking rail cars during a snowstorm when the accident occurred. Agent Schuett was 27 years old and survived by his wife, Janice, and three children.
		Officer James E. Scott, Douglas County Omaha Officer James E. Scott was shot to death at about 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 1922 near 32nd and "A" Street while on foot patrol. Two girls who witnessed the shooting said they overheard three suspects making threatening remarks about ambushing Officer Scott moments before he was killed. Scott had ejected the three men from a soft drink shop located at 31st and "A" Street earlier in the day, so these men were considered prime suspects. Officer Scott was shot three times, once in the chest and twice in the left arm. He managed to fire at least three shots at his assailants before collapsing. Officer Scott was appointed to the Omaha Police Department on December 6, 1921. He was 32 years old and single at the time of his death.
		Special Agent Joseph M. Smith, Douglas County Burlington Northern Special Agent Joseph M. Smith was struck and killed by runaway freight cars in the Union Pacific Yard at Sixth and Leavenworth in Omaha at about 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 1907. Smith was walking along the track and witnesses stated that he didn't hear the train coming. The string of freight cars broke loose and struck Smith, killing him instantly. Agent Smith was 40 years old when he was killed and was survived by his wife and children.
		Officer Lafayette A. Smith, Douglas County Omaha Officer Lafayette A. Smith was shot at about 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, 1909, while on foot patrol near 9th and Dodge. Officer Smith heard a disturbance nearby and observed a struggle between a man and a woman. When Smith stepped in to arrest the man as he attempted to rob the woman, the suspect drew a revolver and shot the officer twice in the abdomen. Smith returned fire wounding the suspect in the leg. Detective Devereese later observed the same suspect at about 2:15 a.m. and was involved in a shoot-out. The suspect was wounded and surrendered. Officer Smith died at about 1:00 a.m. from his wounds. His wife and children survived him.
		Constable William H. Smith, Kearney County Constable William H. Smith was shot and killed in the afternoon on Monday, November 8, 1886, north of Minden. Constable Smith had a court order to execute on property owned by John Shafer. Constable Smith and Shafer exchanged words when Smith attempted to levy by taking a cow as part of the court execution. Shafer became upset and shot Smith with a shotgun. Sheriff Hill and a posse later captured Shafer. Constable Smith was 24 years old and single. He was elected Constable in 1883.
		Sheriff Lawrence I. Smoyer, Boone County Sheriff Lawrence I. Smoyer was shot with a fellow lawman on Thursday, June 17, 1937, about 6 miles north of Akron, NE, west of Albion. Sheriff Smoyer had received a report of suspicious subjects apparently hiding out in the area and asked Constable William Wathen to accompany him in checking out the report. In doing so, the Sheriff was struck with a bullet and died instantly. Two suspects were identified in the case, but never arrested or charged. The case remains unsolved. Smoyer was 41 years old and survived by his wife, Lillian, and six 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.
		Spencer Chief Samuel S. Stringfellow, Boyd County Spencer Police Chief Samuel S. Stringfellow died at about 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 1971, from injuries sustained when a car struck him 1 mile west of Spencer on Highway #12. Chief Stringfellow was investigating a report of a stalled semi-tractor on the highway and had asked the driver to accompany him back to his patrol car. As they walked along the highway, the pair were struck by a passing 16 year-old driver. Chief Stringfellow was 51 years old and survived by his wife, Irene, and two daughters.
		Officer Benjamin F. Stump, Richardson County Falls City Officer Benjamin F. Stump died at about 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 1899, from a single gunshot wound received at about 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 1899. Officer Stump had gone to the Missouri Pacific Depot, as was his custom, to meet the train when it arrived. While waiting for the train, Stump began to check box cars and picked up two tramps. He began escorting them from the yard. Stump stopped again and discovered someone in car #5763. He shined his lantern into the car and called for the person to come forward. Without warning a shot rang out. Officer Stump was struck in the forehead and fell to the ground. He was able to make it to the depot where help was summoned. It was later learned that Officer Stump was struck with a .32 caliber round. He survived for nearly a month before dying. Officer Stump was 22 years old and single.
		Sergeant Jerry L. Sukstorf, Lincoln County North Platte Police Sergeant Jerry L. Sukstorf died of a heart attack at about 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 1987, only a short 40 minutes after a violent altercation with a suspected drunk driver. Sgt. Sukstorf stopped a subject identified as Joseph Burke at about 2:15 a.m. and attempted to arrest him for DWI. The suspect resisted, Sukstorf called for assistance, and two additional officers responded. The officers struggled with and finally subdued Burke, after which they took him to an area hospital. There, Burke continued his resistance and assaulted the officers again. Sukstorf was visibly ill after the altercations, but chose to stay on duty. After returning to patrol, Sukstorf suffered a heart attack while driving, and his cruiser struck a house. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. Sukstorf was 53 years old and survived by his wife, Nancy.
		Officer James J. Sullivan, Douglas County Omaha Officer James J. Sullivan was shot while assigned to a robbery stakeout at the Coryell Oil Station at 39th and Parker on Saturday, April 4, 1931. At about 11:10 p.m. two suspects entered the station and began to rob the attendant. Officer Sullivan was concealed in a small restroom and was heard by one of the suspects. When he opened fire on the armed men, they returned fire, striking Sullivan four times. He returned fire before collapsing, but the men managed to escape. Officer Sullivan died from his wounds at about 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 5, 1931. He was 31 years old and survived by his wife.
		Marshal Albert L. Suverkrubbe, Washington County Ft. Calhoun Marshal Albert L. Suverkrubbe was shot at about 3:00 a.m. on Monday, December 5, 1932 while attempting to arrest two men suspected of burglary. When Suverkrubbe located a suspicious vehicle in town he attempted to make a stop and, as the subjects began to drive away, he fired at their vehicle. The suspects returned fire and struck the lawman once in the lower abdomen near his right hip. Marshal Suverkrubbe was taken to Covenant Hospital. Initially it was believed that he would survive, but infection set in and he died from the complications to the injury. Marshal Suverkrubbe was 46 years old and survived by his wife, Frances, and two sons.
		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.
		Omaha Officer Daniel D. Tiedeman, Douglas County Omaha Officer Daniel D. Tiedeman was shot and mortally wounded at about 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 1897. Officer Tiedeman, who was investigating a report of a burglary at a saloon near 13th and Spaulding, surprised the burglars and gave chase when they ran from the scene. He walked into a nearby fire station and collapsed. It was discovered that Tiedeman had been shot in the stomach with a shotgun. Officer Tiedeman was taken to Clarkson Hospital but died at about 1:00 p.m. that same day. He was 38 years old and survived by his wife and daughter.
		Deputy Sheriff Raymond E. Timothy, Richardson County Deputy Sheriff Raymond E. Timothy died at about 7:40 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, 1973, from injuries suffered when struck by a pickup truck on October 30, 1973. Deputy Timothy was filling in for Richardson County Sheriff L.D. Camblin who was out of town at the time. He'd been called to the scene of another accident located about 2 1/2 miles west of Falls City on Highway #8 and was directing traffic when struck. Deputy Timothy was hospitalized for his injuries until the time of his death. He was 67 years old and survived by his wife, Shari, and three children.
		Detective Sergeant Joseph J. Treglia, Douglas County Omaha Detective Sergeant Joseph J. Treglia was shot while transporting a burglary suspect along with Detective Charles Swanson near 33rd and Harney at about 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 1936. The suspect suddenly drew a semi-auto pistol and shot Detective Treglia once in the chest. He then turned his weapon on Swanson and shot him, as well. However, Swanson returned fire and killed the subject. Detective Swanson then drove to Nicholas Senn Hospital were everything possible was done to treat Detective Treglia. At about 4:50 p.m., Treglia passed away from his wound. He was 41 years old and survived by his wife, Hazel, and two children.