Wisconsin’s Medal of Honor Tribute | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Standing on Milwaukee’s lakefront for nearly 70 years, this solemn memorial honors Wisconsin’s Medal of Honor recipients — not to glorify war, but to remember the ultimate sacrifice made so freedom could thrive. Inside, you’ll hear gripping stories: General MacArthur, Air Force Captain Lance Sijan who fought for weeks after his plane crashed in Laos, and Gary Wetzel, who shot down his own helicopter to protect comrades — losing an arm but refusing to stop firing. Each story is a living tribute to courage, selflessness, and the enduring spirit of service that shaped America — and Wisconsin —…