Duluth Police Union LELS Local 538

Today, we sent our Duluth Police Honor Guard and several members of the Duluth Police Union down to a funeral to honor the lives of the Burnsville heroes Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, and Adam Finseth. There will be thousands in attendance today to honor the sacrifice that these three men made. While we do not have all the facts of what occurred that day, we can with certainty say that these three are heroes for the actions. Laying their lives to protect the incident and mend the injured.

To the family and friends of these men, we express our condolences. While we understand that no words, actions, or thoughts can bring them back, I hope that you look at the extent of community support today and recognize that they are indeed heroes, and your community recognizes that. To those unfamiliar with theirs actions on Feb. 18th, please educate yourself to understand, and appreciate their heroic actions.

And lastly, let us not forget the actions of Adam Medlicott, and the rest of the Officers that responded that day. While some injuries may heal, others will live with them forever. To our brothers and sisters in Burnsville, take care of each other and know that we at the Duluth Police Department honor and mourn for your losses.

Heartbreaking news out of Burnsville this morning as we learn of multiple officers shot including two fatally. Please join us in keeping all those invovled in our thoughts in prayers as they work through this tragic event.