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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		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.
		Sheriff Cloud H. Fuller, Pawnee County Sheriff Cloud H. Fuller died from a gunshot wound at about 10:30 p.m. on Monday, May 29, 1911. Sheriff Fuller was attempting to arrest a man that was believed to have killed three members of the McVitty family south of Pawnee City. Sheriff Fuller obtained help from three local men and went in search of the murderer. About a mile into Kansas Sheriff Fuller and the other men found the suspect's trail and followed it to a small corncob shed near the Lepley School. As Fuller approached the suspect emerged and shot the lawman. The three men who had accompanied Fuller fled and returned with help, only to find that the suspect had shot himself. Sheriff Fuller was gravely wounded and was taken to a nearby house where he later died. Sheriff Fuller was 53 years old and survived by his wife, Lizzie, and several children.
		Officer Edward Lowery, Douglas County South Omaha Officer Edward Lowery was shot and killed at about 10:45 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 1909, near 24th and "N" Street in South Omaha. Lowery had just arrested a man for vagrancy and, as he escorted the man down the street, the suspect suddenly produced a hidden revolver and shot the officer. Drawing his revolver, Officer Lowery returned fire striking the suspect twice before collapsing. Taken to a nearby drug store, Lowery died a few minutes later. South Omaha Officer Harder captured the suspect a short time later. His wife and three children survived Officer Lowery.
		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.
		Marshal Charles A. Ralston, Cass County Weeping Water Marshal Charles A. Ralston died from a gunshot wound at about 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 1908. Marshal Ralston had been watching several subjects who were believed to be jewelry thieves and who had checked into the local hotel. After following them into the railroad yard it is believed that Ralston was shot by one of the men after being discovered. Marshal Ralston was 49 years old and survived by his wife, Nettie, and six children.
		Omaha Detective Simon S. Drummy, Douglas County Omaha Detective Simon S. Drummy was shot and killed at about 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 1908. The shooting took place at William Sawyer's Pool Room at 2607 "N" Street. Detective Drummy and Detective Shields had gone to South Omaha looking for a suspect involved in an armed robbery and shooting of Omaha Officer Lahey. When the officers arrived they observed a male standing behind a stove. As Drummy approached the man the suspect pulled a revolver from under his coat and shot Drummy once in the head. Drummy tried to draw his revolver but collapsed. Detective Shields shot and wounded the suspect. The man later died from his wounds. Detective Drummy was 51 years old and survived by his wife, Katherine, and five children.
		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.
		Crawford Marshal Arthur A. Moss, Dawes County Crawford Marshal Arthur A. Moss died from a gunshot wound received at about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 13, 1906. Marshal Moss was attempting to disperse a group of soldiers who were drinking beer and began to create a disturbance. When Moss stepped into the area one of the soldiers drew his revolver and shot him. He died a short time later. The soldier fled but was later captured. He was found guilty and spent seven years in the state penitentiary for manslaughter. Marshal Moss was 31 years old and single.
		Marshal Alphonso J. Wake, Richardson County Rulo City Marshal Alphonso J. Wake was shot and killed at about 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 1900, by a subject he had escorted from a bar in town. Marshal Wake had gone to Kanaly's Saloon and encountered several men causing a disturbance. When Marshal Wake instructed the men to calm down, one of them refused and threatened the lawman. Marshal Wake escorted the man outside and was talking to him when the man suddenly pulled a hidden gun and fired. Wake collapsed and died. The suspect escaped but later returned and was captured. Marshal Wake was 55 years old and survived by his wife and seven children.