Ryan Moyer - Firefighter - Waldo, Wisconsin

Ryan Moyer

Firefighter Ryan Moyer, age 31, died on February 4, 2017, on a roadway in Lyndon, Wisconsin.

Firefighter Moyer was a volunteer member of the Waldo Fire Department. He had five years of service.

Waldo is a village in Sheboygan County with a population of just over 500. It is part of the Sheboygan Metropolitan Statistical Area.

In the afternoon, Ryan was driving two other volunteer firefighters in his own vehicle, putting up posters and collecting donations for a fire department fundraiser. Ryan's vehicle crashed for unknown reasons.  The accident is being investigated.  

Tragically, Ryan succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the accident. The two other firefighters did not suffer life threatening injuries. 

Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for Ryan
and for those who have lost him.

Ryan was a State Certified firefighter who attended many training opportunities including National Fire Academy classes. In 2014, Ryan won the Firefighter of the Year award at the Waldo Fire Department. 

Friends describe Ryan as a man with a kind spirit who did a lot for the community. 

Donations to help the family with expenses can be made to the Ryan Moyer Memorial Fund in person at the Waldo State Bank or you can mail them to P.O. Box 8 in Waldo, Wisconsin, 53093.

The members of the Waldo Fire Department are in mourning over the death of their young brother. Ryan was known for his hard work and for his energy put toward fundraising, remodeling the fire station and generally being helpful in any way he could. Ryan will be forever remembered.

Ryan's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. Ryan was loving and was loved in return. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Ryan is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his parents, his brother, his wife and his young son.

Thank you for your service to the community, Ryan. 

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Ryan is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Karen Simek - A victim in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Karen Simek

Karen Simek, age 53, died on January 31, 2017, at a food company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

At about 6:00 a.m., Karen was entering her place of employment located on the south side of Milwaukee. Karen had been employed at this company for over 11 years.

For no apparent reason, she was shot after she parked her car and as she entered the building. Co-workers pulled her inside but, tragically, she died of her injuries, at the scene.

Karen had a degree in Home Economics from Mount Mary University and worked as a food technologist. In her free time, she enjoyed needlework, bike riding, hiking, and spending time with her family. Karen enjoyed travelling with her husband in the U.S. and Canada. She supported the Girl Scouts of America and the Guide Dogs for the Blind organization.

The motive for the shooting is unknown. It may have been as a result of some sort of fouled up robbery attempt by an unknown man or men.

If you have any information about this crime, you are urged to call the Milwaukee

Light a candle for Karen. Light her way to Heaven.

Police Tip Line at (414) 933-4444. The call will be anonymous.

If the killer of Karen was a thief, we ask him this question: What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?

Karen's co-workers are in mourning over her death. Karen was a highly valued and well liked member of the company. She will be forever remembered.

Karen's loved ones are devastated over her sudden and tragic death. She did her best. She will be forever mourned.

Karen is survived by many loving friends and family members including her mother, Marie; her siblings Kathy, Michael, Robert and Mary; and her husband, Kevin.

Pray for justice for Karen.

God save us from the thieves and the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Karen is in Heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Chaabane Tandji - a Store Clerk - killed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Chaabane Tandji

Chaabane Tandji, age 39, died on April 24, 2016, at a convenience store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Chaabane was working the overnight shift at the store. About 1:00 a.m., a man and woman, both in their 20's, entered the store with the intention of robbing it. During the confrontation, Chaabane was fatally wounded and tragically, died of his injuries.

The names of the arrested man and woman have not been released by the Police as of this posting.

To the thieves who killed Chaabane Tandji, we ask this question: What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?

Friends and customers describe Chaabane as hard-working, giving and caring. He

Pray for justice for
Chaabane.

had a good heart and welcomed everyone. Often if customers didn't have enough cash for their purchases, he would tell them that they could pay later.

Chaabane's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was loving and was loved in return. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Chaabane is survived by many loving friends and family members including but not limited to his mother and his wife.

Pray for justice for Chaabane.

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Chaabane is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Ryan Copeland - Police Officer - McFarland, Wisconsin

Ryan Copeland

Police Officer Ryan Copeland, age 33, of Janesville, Wisconsin, died in the line of duty on November 23, 2015, near Albion, Wisconsin.

Officer Copeland was a member of the McFarland Police Department. He had over 2 years of service. He was a K-9 Officer.

McFarland is a village about 10 miles southeast of Madison and has a population of just under 8,000.

At about 12:30 p.m., Ryan was beginning his shift and was on the way to pick up his police dog. He was travelling on a roadway near the town of Albion, when a pickup truck crossed the center line and struck Ryan's patrol car head-on.

Tragically, Ryan died at the scene. He was wearing his seat belt.

The pickup truck was being driven by a 25-year-old female Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources employee who received only minor injuries.

Ryan was a U.S. Army veteran and had 10 years of active duty service. He had been a Green Beret and had been deployed overseas on at least two occasions.

Ryan had earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Excelsior College's

Michael, Patron Saint of the Police, pray for
Ryan and for those who have lost him.

online program this year.

The McFarland Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Officials stated that Ryan was a hard working and dedicated professional. He was a man with a lot of drive and initiative. He was an asset to the Department. He will be forever remembered.

Ryan's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Ryan is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife, Amanda.

Thank you for your service to your country and to the community, Ryan. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray that Ryan is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Aaron Leija and other Good Samaritans in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Aaron Leija

On June 27, 2015, after 7:00 p.m., two middle-aged men decided to go for a swim in a lagoon in a park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

There were numerous people in the vicinity of the lagoon and some noticed that the two men were having difficulty swimming and that one had disappeared.

The police were called. In the meantime, at least two people rushed into the muddy and murky water to try to save the swimmers.

Aaron Leija and another rescuer soon found the missing man. He was entirely underwater, about 15 feet from shore. His feet were stuck in the gumbo-like mud on the bottom of the lagoon. He couldn't move and the rescuers couldn't move him. Aaron Leija had to pull the man's legs out of the mud.

Aaron, the other rescuer and three Milwaukee Police Officers were able to bring the

The Good Samaritan comes to
the aid of strangers, selflessly.

man to shore.

The man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Tragically, the other swimmer, Alejandro Rodriguez-Estrella, age 54, died by drowning. Family members said that he often went to the lagoon to fish.

Aaron Leija stated that God told him to try to save the swimmers.

God bless Aaron Leija and the other rescuer. They are Good Samaritans.

God bless the Police who come to the rescue of those in distress every day.

Pray for Alejandro and for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye. Amen. 

Michael Miller - Firefighter - Green Bay, Wisconsin

Lieutenant Michael Miller, age 45, died in the line of duty on June 20, 2015, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 

Michael Miller

Lt. Miller was a member of the Green Bay Metro Fire Department. He had 18 years of service. He was a firefighter and a paramedic. He worked out of Station 3. 

Michael was working a 24 hour shift.  Just before 5:00 a.m., he was found collapsed on the floor near his bunk at Fire Station 3.  Other firefighters immediately attended to him but were unable to revive him. 

The exact cause of his death has yet to be determined. 

Michael had responded to his last alarm several hours before his death. 

Florian, Patron Saint of Firefighters,
pray for Michael and for those
who have lost him.

The Green Bay Metro Fire Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Michael always put others before himself. He was a kind man with a sense of humor and a ready smile. He was a mentor to many. He will be forever remembered.

Michael's loved ones are devastated over his sudden death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Michael is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and son.

Thank you for your service to the community, Michael.

Pray for all who go to work and who die there.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Michael is in Heaven.  Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Logan Meyer - a 7 year old boy killed by a dog in Hustisford, Wisconsin

Logan

Logan Meyer, age 7, died on October 24, 2014, at his home in Hustisford, Wisconsin.

Hustisford is a town in Dodge County.

At about 5:20 p.m., Logan was severely bitten by his family's Rottweiler dog. He died at the scene.

This tragic incident will not result in any criminal charges. The dog was trained to be a service dog and not an attack dog. The dog was euthanized.

It has been reported that Logan's family were running or intending to run a "dog protection" business in the area.

Family members are, of course, devastated by this boy's tragic death. He will be forever missed and mourned.

People have to wake up to the reality that large dogs should not be kept in any home in which there are children under the age of 12. Large dogs of any breed can turn on their "family members" for any number of reasons.

This ban should include but should not be limited to these dogs: Pit Bulls and all

An unhappy Rottweiler.
Do you want this dog
around your children?

related Bull Terrier breeds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Basenjis, Saint Bernards, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Akitas, Boxers, Huskies, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Chows and Malamutes. There are many more obscure large dog breeds which should also be excluded from homes in which there are children.

All of these dog breeds are potentially dangerous. Some of these dog breeds have repeatedly proven that they can kill people both young and old, including people simply passing by. They have killed grown women walking in the hallways of their apartment buildings; they have killed 40 year old men jogging by on a country road; they have killed toddlers playing on the floor.

Any response from viewers to the effect that: "Shucks, I had a large (you fill in the name of the breed), and it was my best friend.", doesn't cut it. You were lucky; tragically others aren't.

Sadly, we have often noticed that in these dog deaths tragedies, so many people come to the defense of the dog and chalk it all up to an unpredictable circumstance.

There has to be adult responsibility in all of this. Death by dog is not acceptable in a civilized country.  

Logan is playing in the fields of Heaven. God bless this boy. Amen.

Andrea Barringer - a hit and run victim in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Andrea Barringer, age 32, died on August 11, 2013, on a street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Andrea was crossing the street with friends at about 8:30 p.m. when she was struck by an SUV. She left the Comet Cafe carrying a box of cupcakes.

She was attempting to beat traffic and ran across the street. The vehicle that struck her stopped and then sped away at a high rate of speed. Andrea died at the scene.

Andrea was an art therapy student in grad school at Mount Mary College, and had recently gotten engaged. She was with a group of her friends from school at the time of this tragedy.

School officials stated that she was well-liked, and a hard worker. She tried hard. 

A 48 year old "suspect" has been arrested in connection with this crime.  No other

Angels of God, pray for Andrea

details are available as of this posting date.

If you have more information about this crime, please call the Police at (414) 935-7360.

Drivers forget one thing - they are driving a 4,000 pound death machine and the pedestrian has the right of way.  It doesn't matter if the pedestrian is jay-walking, or is crawling across the street or is in a wheelchair and is barely moving across the street. The driver of a vehicle has to be in control of his vehicle and travelling at a reasonable rate of speed.  He has to be able to stop when he sees a pedestrian in the middle of the street.  But tragically, it doesn't happen that way.

Andrea is survived by many loving friends and relatives including her fiancé. 

Pray for justice for Andrea.

God save us from the drivers who are drunk and doped up. God save us from the drivers who speed like a bat out of Hell, mowing down everything in their path. They are speeding us to our graves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Andrea is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Shanel Nani Negron - murdered in Waukesha, Wisconsin

Nani Negron

Shanel "Nani" Negron, age 24, died on April 22, 2013, in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

She was found lying on the sidewalk in front of a house in Waukesha. She had a gunshot wound to the head.

Witnesses said that at 7:15 p.m., they saw a black male shove Nani out of a house. Then heard gunshots and Nani fell to the ground.

Eddie Callaway, age 26, has been charged with one count of first-degree intentional homicide, and is wanted by law enforcement officials. He has not been apprehended as of this posting.

If you have information that could help authorities locate Callaway, please contact the

Eddie Callaway

Waukesha Police Dispatch Center at 262-524-3831.

Nani and Eddie Callaway dated off and on for 2 years.
Eddie Callaway has a prehistory of violence and odd behaviour. Callaway had a restraining order against him that prevented him from possessing a firearm because he had held knives and guns to another girlfriend's throat, threatening to kill her. He would also stalk this woman at her place of work, choke her and verbally and physically abuse her. This woman was not Nani Negron.

Nani worked at Carroll University as a food server. Friends there describe her as outgoing and friendly. She is also described as sweet, open to others and sociable.

Nani was known for her contagious laugh. She is described as a devoted mother to her 3 year old daughter.

Angels of God, pray for Nani

Nani is survived by many loving friends and relatives including her sister, Danielle Rivera; and her 3 year old daughter.

Pray for an end to the violence against women. Amen.

God save us from the freaks who tell us they love us and then kill us. Amen. 

Pray that Nani is in heaven.  Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.