Remembering Undersheriff Gaede

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

One year after Undersheriff Brandon Gaede’s tragic death while responding to a call about illegal fireworks, his legacy lives on through community tributes, a new memorial in Phillipsburg, and his name etched on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Gaede, promoted just months before his death and devoted to his family and county, faced down a suspect who opened fire — he returned fire, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. His courage and service continue to inspire, as fellow officers and residents honor him not just as a fallen hero, but as a devoted husband, father, and…