Fallen Heroes Funds

The mission of the Fallen Heroes Inc is twofold. First and primarily, to assist law enforcement officers, especially those with the Milwaukee Police Department as well as their dependents, in the event of an officer’s death, injury disability or extraordinary need. Second personally support the officers and their families. 

The general fund for Fallen Hero’s Inc will be distributed to cover medical expenses, living expenses, and other variables that an injured officer or officers family may endure. The board of the Fallen Heroes Inc is volunteer based, and no money donated will ever be used to pay salaries.  This ensures that you can be certain that your donation will be used to directly better the lives of the ones who have sacrificed physical injury and death to protect the community.  

All donations made to this fund will go directly to the family of P.O. Matthew Rittner.

P.O. Matthew Rittner 

Police Officer Matthew Rittner was shot and killed as he executed a narcotics and firearms related search warrant. As the Tactical Enforcement Unit attempted to breach the apartment door the suspect opened fire with an AK-47, shooting through the door and striking Officer Rittner in the chest. Officer Rittner was transported to Froedtert Hospital where he died from his injuries. Officer Rittner was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the War on Terror. Matthew Rittner had dedicated his entire life in the service of others.  He had served with the Milwaukee Police Department for 17 years. He is survived by his wife and two small children.

Donations made to Michael J Michalski fund go directly to the family of Officer Michalski

Police Officer Michalski was a 20 year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department. P.O. Michalski was assigned to the Special Investigation Unit.  On July 25th 2018 Officer Michalski was tasked along with other members of his unit to arrest a convicted felon on outstanding drug and domestic violence warrants. While attempting to apprehend the suspect Officer Michalski was struck by gunfire from the suspect and succumb to his injuries. Officer Michalski’s commitment to god, his community and his family were shown each day in the way he treated others and he will be forever missed.  P.O. Michalski was taken way to early and left behind a wife and son.

Donations made to this fund go directly to the family of officer Charles G Irvine Jr.

Police Officer Charles G Irvine Jr was a four-year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department and was only 23 years old.  P.O. Irvine knew at a young age that he wanted to be a Police Officer and to serve his community. He joined The Milwaukee Police Department as a Police Aide at the age of 19 and was promoted to Police Officer at the age of 21.  P.O. Irvine was involved in a vehicle pursuit of a reckless driver when his patrol car was involved in a crash. Officer Irvine passed away that day on June 7, 2018 due to injuries sustained in the accident. P.O. Irvine is survived by his mother who also works for the Milwaukee Police Department and his long time girlfriend whom he planned to marry. P.O. Irvine was the first Milwaukee Police Officer killed in the line of Duty in 22 years.

Donations made to Police Week 2020 will go to off set costs of Police Officers to attend Memorial Services to Honor fallen Police Officer Matthew Rittner who was killed in the line of duty. The sudden loss of a colleague and friend along with the everyday stresses of police work can be overwhelming on the emotional wellbeing of officers and their families. Attending Memorial Services can be a start to
find closure for many. Included in Police Week the COPS organization puts on several events in Washington that allows officers and family members to cope with some of the emotional wounds they have suffered. This week brings together survivors from all around the country, it demonstrates to the participants that they are not alone with their grief and their service to our community will always be appreciated.