“Just reminiscing. Doing some laughing. Doing some hugging. It’s an emotional roller coaster,” said Chief Amborzaitis.
The new memorial now stands in front of the police station.
“The memorial itself is the shape of a tear drop. It’s the sad part about it, but the only sad part about it,” said Chief Ambrozaitis.
Chief Ambrozaitis said the memorial was months in the making and every detail is well thought out. From the shape to the scripture.
It reads: “No one has greater love than this; that she lay down her life for her friends.”
Chief Ambrozaitis says a current officer and friend of Breidenbach picked it out.
“I don’t know where he got it, and I said that’s about as fitting as it can get,” said Chief Ambrozaitis.
“I wouldn’t change or alter anything. It’s perfect the way it is,” said Ben Breidenbach.
He said the family is grateful for the support. But, when it comes to the memorial…
“This one is for the community. A place for them to come,” said Breidenbach.
He hopes his sister is remembered by the way she lived and not the way she died.
“She probably would be dancing and laughing and acting kind of silly but that’s her. She was a go-getter. That’s just the way she was,” said Breidenbach.
The memorial helps the memories withstand the test of time.
“I hope you all like it. It’s going to be here a very very long time. Long after I’m gone. Long after my crew is gone,” said Chief Ambrozaitis.
Each passing day, loved ones and the community hope time continues to health the pain away.
Officials say Scheel’s family took the day to remember him in private.
Both officers are said to be remembered as part of the upcoming National Police Week in Washington, D.C.
Their names will be a part of the National Law Enforcement Memorial there.
