VIDEO: Six columns were added to a memorial outside of the Minnesota State Capitol Sunday, honoring firefighters killed in the line of duty. “We thank you today for those who have courageously served in the fire services and for whose lives we remember here today,” said Josh Bernau, Norwood Young America Fire Dept.
The Minnesota Fire Service Foundation honored six who died serving you.
- Laura Zumbusch-Wood of Victoria Fire Dept., who died July 27, 2025.
- Andrew Karels of Amboy Fire Dept., who died June 2, 2025.
- Chief Jason Gruett of Goodview Fire Dept., who died March 12, 2025.
- Gary Schroeder Jr. of Zumbrota Fire Dept., who died April 17, 2023.
- Roland Limbert of Goodview Fire Dept., who died Oct. 31, 1965
- Assistant Chief Frederick Granzow of Duluth Fire Dept., who died Sept. 10, 1915.
A column for each was unveiled within the Fallen Firefighter Memorial during a ceremony. “It doesn’t matter if you’re full time, volunteer, but when you respond to that call, the community knows they’re in good hands with the competence and bravery of first responders,” said Minnesota Dept. of Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson.
