In the upcoming month, the City of Flushing will be commemorating fallen Police Officers, Firefighters, and K9's. This will culminate in a significant moment as we unveil the Genesee County Fallen Police and Fire Fighters Memorial Wall.
This solemn occasion pays tribute to the brave men, women and K9’s who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our community. The unveiling will be at the City of Flushing Cemetery at 750 Coutant Street on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Your presence honors the memory and sacrifice of those who served and protected our community. Together, let us commemorate their courage and dedication.
To view more fallen heroes and their information, please follow these links for Officers and Firefighters
All gave some, but some gave all. – Howard William Osterkamp
Police Officers Honored:
- Captain Collin Birnie – Flint – February 4, 2022
- Patrolman David Williams – Flint – February 24, 2009
- Patrolman Owen Fisher – Flint July 16, 2005
- Patrolman Leslie Keely – Flint - September 24, 1999
- Patrolman Terry Thompson – Burton – July 5, 1983
- Patrolman Russell Herrick – Burton – May 8, 1980
- Trooper Norman Killough – Michigan State Police – October 7, 1978
- Deputy Ben Walker – Genesee County Sheriff’s Department – April 6, 1971
- Detective Alton Fritcher – Flint – January 5, 1969
- Trooper Albert Souden – Michigan State Police – September 3, 1959
- Trooper Burt Pozza – Michigan State Police – November 19, 1956
- Trooper George Lappi – Michigan State Police – November 19, 1956
- Patrolman Karl Liebengood – Burton – January 11, 1955
- Detective James McCullough – Flint – February 28, 1952
- Patrolman Neil Krantz – Flint – April 25, 1951
- Deputy James Cranston – Genesee County Sheriff’s Department – July 26, 1945
- Patrolman Gerald Leach – Flint – September 21, 1940
- Patrolman John Wopinski – Flint – August 9, 1932
- Detective Matthew Hauer – Flint – April 18, 1924
- Patrolman Avery Hudson – Flint – June 28, 1923
- Detective Sergeant Caleb Smith – Flint – October 27, 1921
- Officer Cleveland Murphy Corless – Flint – August 6, 1916
K9s Honored:
- Rocky – Genesee County Sheriff’s Department – October 2, 2018 Midnight – Flint – 1997 – 2000
- Ailo – Michigan State Police – October 15, 1998
- Symmon- Mt. Morris Township – June 6, 1995
- Gillette – Burton – May 16, 1990
- Romel – Genesee County Sheriff’s Department – April 21, 1986
- Charlie – Genesee County Sheriff’s Department – 1980
- Major – Genesee County Sheriff’s Department – July 11, 1976
Firefighters Honored:
- Engineer Ricky Hill, Jr. – Flint – February 25, 2023
- Lieutenant John Voorhees- Flint – December 2, 2000
- Chief Engineer Christopher Hilden – Swartz Creek – November 5- 1989
- Firefighter Bradford Lennon – Flint – April 18, 1985 Firefighter Roger Campbell – Flint – March 28, 1980
- Firefighter Matthew Young – Flint – March 28, 1980
- Captain James Whitten – Flint – December 16, 1976
- Firefighter Robert Doll – Flint – March 16, 1973
- Chief Edward Pavlica – Swartz Creek – May 6, 1971
- Firefighter Orval Mullholand – Flint – April 9, 1945
- Firefighter Delbert Eckley – Flint – April 7, 1923
- Lieutenant Fred Austin – Flint – May 25, 1906
- Chief William Fenton – Flint – May 11, 1871
Thank you to all those who attended the Police and Fire Memorial Wall Unveiling for our Genesee County Heroes. Below are some photos from the celebration. Flushing salutes its heroes.
