The Ramblings of a Crusty Old Sailor - Never Forget

NEVER FORGET

THE ONES THAT GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR YOUR FREEDOM

The Ramblings of a Crusty Old Sailor - Paying Respects to Stan Markut

Pause for a moment and join us in paying our respects to Stan Markut, one of the last Polish Army combat veterans, who died this morning at the age of 100.

In October of 1942, Stan was in Kelso, Scotland. After initial training he was sent to a wheeled driver’s school in December of ’42. There he was familiarized with Ford and Chevrolet vehicles. After that he was again reassigned to armour training initially on Churchill and Valentine tanks.

The Normandy veteran lived and worked in the UK after the war, before emigrating to the USA.

Thank you for your service, Stan.

The Ramblings of a Crusty Old Sailor - Honoring Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Trevor Casper

On March 24, 2015, Trooper Trevor Casper, 21 years of age and an eight-month veteran of the Wisconsin State Patrol made the ultimate sacrifice when he lost his life in the line of duty while attempting to apprehend a suspect in Fond du Lac County.

Trooper Casper was following a vehicle driven by a suspect from a bank robbery and murder that occurred earlier in the day. Before backup could arrive, the suspect opened fire on Trooper Casper. Though wounded, Trooper Casper was able to return fire and kill the suspect before succumbing to his fatal injuries.