The Mission Project is very dedicated to suicide prevention within our Armed Forces, its Veterans, and the First Responder communities. It was with great sadness, we lost former Zumbrota police officer, Gary Schroeder Jr., on April 17, 2024. The Mission Project is partnering with the Invisible Wounds Project to bring Thanksgiving and Christmas to the Schroeder family this year. It has been a tradition of The Mission Project to adopt a family who has lost a loved one to suicide each holiday season. We are honored to try to care for the Schroeder family this year. Our moto here at The Mission Project is, “If we all do a little, we can accomplish a lot.” We are hoping to provide for their general needs and a trip to the city with some fun activities. In the past, people / organizations have chosen to donate all access passes, overnight stays, merchandise, give cards, or a monetary donation. I am hoping you can help us bring Christmas to the Schroeder family, so that they can get through their first Christmas without Gary. Please give as you see fit. Following this letter, you will find information about the Schroeder family. Thank you in advance for your consideration. All donations can be sent to: The Mission Project I/C: Schroeder Family 912 3rd Ave. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 (952) [phone redacted] If you have any questions, please contact me at: [email redacted] Respectfully, Mary Bergerson, Founder Gary Schroeder Born April 19, 1976 – Died April 17, 2024 at the age of 46 “After faithfully serving the Zumbrota community as a Police Officer and formerly serving as a member of the Zumbrota Fire Department before medically retiring at the end of 2024, Gary fought a difficult yet courageous battle against PTSD. The darkness he witnessed on this earth overtook him, and he took his own life on Monday April 17, 2024. Gary earned his law enforcement degree at Rochester Community and Technical College and began his Law Enforcement career in Grand Meadow in 1999. He then worked for Alden PD as the Chief in 2000 where he was instrumental in starting the school liaison program, before starting his career in Zumbrota. Gary married Kim on May 22, 2004. They partnered in parenting three boys (17, 16, and 14) who have grown into creative, kind, and respectful teenagers. Gary had a passion for his family, and he believed in the importance of having one on one time with each of them. He was energized by sharing his passions. He took the boys archery and firearm hunting for Elk in Colorado and Wyoming, and deer and turkey hunting in Kansas. He was a proud father who loved teaching his boys about life. Not just teaching them how things are done, but also why. He found great enjoyment in sharing his family with others as well and always enjoyed their annual Boundary Waters adventures. Gary was actively involved with many programs designed to help various communities and people in need including; COPS (Concerns Of Police Survivors) through the Zumbrota half-marathon, the Special Olympics Torch Run, the Invisible Wounds Project, Honor Flight, Protectors Peak and Fight for Air Climb, as well as many others. He was a remarkable man who left a lasting impression on all that he had contact with. He wasn't afraid to share his feelings and cry with those who he loved and with anyone who needed help. He was very strong in his faith and fully trusted the Lord.” Gary is survived by his wife Kim; three sons Ethan, Colby and Jacob. We are excited to sponsor the Schroeder family this Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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