To Our Fallen Hero

by BReynolds on May 6, 2010 12:46 PM CDT

I would like to take a quick break from our normally scheduled lunacy to pay a special tribute to a fallen hero here in the Twin Cities.

Words tend to fail a writer at times like these, so I will do the best I can.

For those of you around the state and the area, I'm sure you have heard the story, but for those outside the area, you can find the story at any number of local news sites. The Saint Paul Pioneer Press and Minneapolis Star Tribune have extensive coverage.

The short version is this. Last Saturday, a Maplewood (suburb of Saint Paul) Police Officer was investigating a car jacking when the suspect walked up to his squad car, calmly pulled gun, and shot Sergent Joe Bergeron, killing him instantly. The funeral for Sgt. Bergeron was today, and many people across the Wilderness reading area have driven past it, or have encountered the thousands of officers flowing into Saint Paul today.

It is a true hero that puts his life on the line to protect the safety of others. Sgt. Bergeron made the highest sacrifice to his community that any person can give. For that, everyone here at Hockey Wilderness would like to offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fellow officers. We would also like to offer a profound and heartfelt thank you to Sgt. Bergeron, for his years of dedicated service doing a mostly thankless job, and for laying your life on the line to keep our communities safe.

You will be missed, even by people who never had the honor to meet you.

-Buddha

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Very nice article. Well written Buddha.

When I drove past the funeral today there were hundreds of people walking into the St. Paul Cathedral where the service was held with US flags in their hands and as soon as I saw them I teared up (as I told you earlier) and was overwhelmed with emotion. It is very unfortunate that Sgt Bergeron’s life had to end this way. I would like to send condolences to Sgt Bergeron’s family and friends. Even though I never had the chance to meet him, he is a true American hero and will be missed.

by taralynn09 on May 6, 2010 1:03 PM CDT reply actions

Wow, how unfair and sad... :(

may he rest in peace…

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by JSLandry on May 6, 2010 2:47 PM CDT reply actions

A true hero. may he rest in peace. thoughts & prayers go out to the family and all affected

by shleske on May 6, 2010 2:48 PM CDT reply actions

Buddha,
Please tell me that they got the animal that shot him.

by Eric B on May 7, 2010 4:07 PM CDT reply actions

Yes a St. Paul police officer named Dave Longbehn killed the suspect.

Check out the story here: http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/cop-who-killed-suspect-talks-about-officer-shooting

by taralynn09 on May 7, 2010 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions

They killed the guy who killed the cop, yes. They arrested his accomplice. They actually arrested two other people, but they were later cleared.

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by BReynolds on May 7, 2010 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions

This is sad.

I must remind you that he is a hero, but our other hero’s who really keep our country free and clear, face danger on a daily basis and never get recognized.

This is a very sad day. I have the utmost respect for Police officers and Firefighters.

Please Keep our Armed Forces in your prayers while overseas, They never get the respect they are due.

by wild32384 on May 8, 2010 8:39 PM CDT reply actions