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Salute to Service '23: Ben Ade May 24, 2023

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Officer Ben Ade is the wellness coordinator for the Milwaukee Police Department and the handler of the department’s emotional support dog, “Crush.” Officer Ade and Crush help officers through crises, and support the mental health of their fellow officers. For his work with Crush and his willingness to assist his fellow officers on the Milwaukee Police Department, Police Officer Ben Ade is one of our 2023 Salute to Service honorees.

Salute to Service '23: Amanda Bates May 23, 2023

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Firefighter and paramedic Amanda Bates certainly understands the role of first responder. She has taken it to another level as an educator, training others to be lifesavers when paramedics aren’t around, and teaching dispatchers to help someone on the other end of the phone perform CPR. Saving lives isn’t just a job — it’s her passion. For her commitment to public safety and for her mentorship of others, Amanda Bates is one of our 2023 Salute to Service honorees.

Salute to Service '23: Brandon Ernst May 22, 2023

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Waukesha Police Officer Brandon Ernst serves as the school resource officer at Waukesha North High School. The principal at Waukesha North, Tom Schalmo, calls Officer Ernst an “integral part of our team here at Waukesha North” and cited his meaningful relationship with the students at Waukesha North in his nomination of Ernst for Salute to Service.

Salute to Service '23: Otis Winstead May 05, 2023

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Otis Winstead is a U.S. Army veteran who has made his life’s work helping veterans on the street overcome homelessness, alcohol, drugs, and suicide. From his early start as a volunteer to his current position as the director of DryHootch, Otis serves as a first responder to veterans who need our help. For his work on the frontline of veteran’s interactions with the greater community, Otis Winstead is one of our 2023 Salute to Service honorees.

Salute to Service '22: Ted O'Reilly May 27, 2022

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Dr. Ted O’Reilly is the medical director for Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, which brings veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials. On a September, 2021 flight, four buses of veterans and their guardians had finished their tour and were on their way back to the airport, when the buses came upon a bad car accident, with a victim lying motionless on the shoulder of the road. Dr. Ted, in the lead bus, saw what was happening, made the buses stop, and jumped out. He immediately resuscitated the victim and kept them breathing and stable until a transport ambulance arrived. For his incredible heroic actions that day, and for his commitment to providing medical assistance to our veterans who travel to Washington, D.C. on the Honor Flights, Dr. Ted is one of our WaterStone Bank Salute to Service honorees for 2022.

Salute to Service '22: Brian Peterson May 26, 2022

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Greendale firefighter and paramedic, Brian Peterson was having dinner with his wife in Waukesha on Sunday, November 21, 2021 when he saw a vehicle driving erratically through the Waukesha parade route during their annual Christmas parade. For his lifesaving efforts on that day, and for demonstrating why first responders deserve our respect and appreciation, Brian Peterson is one of our WaterStone Bank Salute to Service honorees for 2022.

Salute to Service '22: Ryan Crouse May 25, 2022

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Village of Pewaukee Police Officer Ryan Crouse was in the middle of his shift when he learned of the horrific tragedy unfolding at a Waukesha, Wisconsin Christmas parade. Quickly heading to the scene in his squad car, he encountered a chaotic scene, with victims scattered across the roadway and sidewalks. For his willingness to go above and beyond, and for his incredible dedication to serving the greater community, Officer Ryan Crouse is one of our WaterStone Bank Salute to Service honorees for 2022.

Salute to Service '22: Mollie Richie May 24, 2022

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Mollie Ritchie is a nurse practitioner who works for Emergency Medicine Specialists group. In her role, she serves all the emergency rooms for Ascension in southeastern Wisconsin. In her career, she has served as a trauma coordinator, EMS liaison, and has fostered relationships between local police and fire departments. Mollie is a dedicated professional in every sense of the word. For her public service as a healthcare first responder, Mollie is one of our WaterStone Bank Salute to Service honorees for 2022.

Salute to Service '22: Andrew Wilkiewicz May 23, 2022

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On January 13, 2022, Milwaukee Police Detective Andrew Wilkiewicz was off duty and at a local restaurant when an assailant entered the restaurant and attempted to rob a female delivery driver. Detective Wilkiewicz confronted the individual, engaged in a physical altercation, ultimately being shot two times in the abdomen.

Salute to Service '21: Cora Markowski May 28, 2021

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Today’s WaterStone Bank Salute to Service honoree, Milwaukee Firefighter and Paramedic Cora Markowski, began her career as a firefighter at the age of 18, right out of high school, and has never looked back. Working tirelessly through the COVID-19 pandemic, she has dedicated her career to helping the community of Milwaukee and sees herself as a future leader and an inspiration to other young women who want to work in public safety.

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