11/19/2025
Today, Representative Tony Kurtz and I had the honor of presenting nine individuals with the 2025 Hometown Hero Award.
During the 2025 Briggsville Memorial Day Parade, a member of the American Legion Unit 329 Honor Guard suddenly collapsed while carrying the American flag. Marquette County Deputy Sheriff Kelsey Morgan immediately stepped in to provide aid. She was joined by other community members who worked seamlessly to give CPR and the Legion member started breathing on his own and regained consciousness. He was transported via Med Flight to UW Hospital and underwent open-heart surgery and later recovered.
What could have been a tragic loss on Memorial Day, turned into a powerful reminder of the strength and readiness of our community. Thank you to Deputy Sheriff Kelsey Morgan, Brittany Walker, Erin Rogers, Melissa Winter, Mikolaj Amaya, Alejandro Amaya, Dylan Moore, Jerry Moore, and Mitch Fisher for your selfless and brave acts.
Marquette County, Wisconsin Sheriff's Office Briggsville Fire Department