Honor Roll

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The history that the Saint Paul Police Historical Society preserves is dedicated to the Honor Roll of men who have given their lives in creating our history and in serving our city.

	Gerald D. Vick Appointed September 18, 1989 Died May 6, 2005 Fatally injured by gunfire while working in an undercover capacity. (Listen to Chief Harrington's eulogy)
	Timothy J. Jones Appointed October 31, 1978 Died August 26, 1994 Fatally injured by gunfire while searching for the suspect in Officer Ronald Ryan's murder.
	Ronald M. Ryan, Jr. Appointed January 23, 1993 Died August 26, 1994 Fatally injured by gunfire while responding to a “slumper” call.
	John J. O'Brien Appointed October 26, 1971 Died April 16, 1981 Fatally injured when his patrol car was struck by a vehicle that had fled another patrol car.
	John H. Larson Appointed April 1, 1968 Died August 10, 1974 Fatally injured in a traffic accident while responding to a call for emergency assistance.
	James T. Sackett, Sr. Appointed September 3, 1968 Died May 22, 1970 Fatally injured by gunfire from a sniper while responding to a fake emergency call.
	Alfred V. Sandquist Appointed April 2, 1956 Died June 18, 1959 Fatally injured after his patrol car was struck by a vehicle fleeing from another patrol car.
	Allan G. Lee Appointed March 1, 1937 Died September 10, 1949 Fatally injured by gunfire while pursuing a robbery suspect on foot. (Read related story) (Listen to Captain Theodore Fahey as he remembers Officer Allan Lee)
	Richard G. Hinshaw Appointed April 1, 1937 Died October 1, 1937 Fatally injured in a traffic accident while on motorcycle patrol.
	Lawrence F. Tierney Appointed June 29, 1925 Died November 14, 1934 Fatally injured by gunfire while pursuing a robbery suspect on foot.
	Mathew Weiss Appointed May 1, 1911 Died June 17, 1933 Fatally injured in a traffic accident while on patrol.
	Axel J. Soderberg Appointed January 20, 1912 Died March 20, 1928 Fatally injured from a fall.
	Calbert H. Leedom Appointed April 1, 1924 Died June 20, 1926 Fatally injured on a motorcycle in a traffic accident.
	Fred A. Peitsch Appointed June 11, 1917 Died February 23, 1926 Fatally injured by gunfire by unknown assailants.
	John Schultz Appointed June 16, 1919 Died February 23, 1926 Fatally injured by gunfire by unknown assailants.
	Albert J. Cunnien Appointed December 16, 1913 Died July 3, 1925 Fatally injured on a motorcycle after being forced from the roadway while in pursuit of a motor vehicle.
	Frank Milanoski Appointed September 26, 1917 Died August 15, 1924 Fatally injured in an assault by a traffic violator.
	William F. Wilson Appointed October 14, 1914 Died February 6, 1923 Fatally injured in a traffic accident while on patrol.
	E. Earl Hackert Appointed April 15, 1918 Died February 6, 1923 Fatally injured in a traffic accident while on patrol.
	George A. Stegner Appointed April 30, 1919 Died October 12, 1922 Fatally injured by gunfire while intervening in a fight.
	William W. McClintock Appointed June 16, 1919 Died April 4, 1922 Fatally injured in a traffic accident while on patrol.
	Paul Gottfreid Appointed July 11, 1902 Died August 3, 1919 Fatally injured by gunfire during a robbery investigation.
	Hans Aamold Appointed September 6, 1890 Died September 27, 1914 Fatally injured by gunfire while arresting a burglary suspect.
	Michael J. Sullivan Appointed June 15, 1906 Died June 26, 1914 Fatally injured by accidental electrocution.
	Frank Fraser Appointed April 27, 1891 Died August 8, 1911 Fatally injured by gunfire while attempting to apprehend an escaped convict.
	James W. Finn Appointed April 30, 1884 Died June 3, 1902 Fatally injured after being thrown from a horse.
	Charles Mayer Appointed December 1, 1888 Died February 1, 1902 Fatally injured by gunfire during a burglary investigation.
	Thomas McCarrick Appointed May 3, 1888 Died May 21, 1891 Fatally injured in a traffic accident involving a streetcar.
	Hans Hanson Appointed September, 1887 Died August 3, 1888 Fatally injured by gunfire during a burglary investigation.
	Daniel O'Connell Appointed May 18, 1882 Died June 17, 1882 Fatally injured by gunfire during a burglary investigation after going off-duty and enroute home.