Onondaga County Dedicates Officer Michael E. Jensen Wall of Heroes
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II joined public safety leaders, elected officials, first responders, and family members Monday to officially dedicate the Officer Michael E. Jensen Wall of Heroes, a permanent memorial honoring Onondaga County first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
The dedication ceremony was held at the Lt. Michael Hoosock Emergency Management Center in Liverpool and marked the culmination of a community effort to ensure the sacrifices of fallen public safety professionals are remembered for generations to come.
Named in honor of Syracuse Police Officer Michael E. Jensen, who was killed in the line of duty on April 14, 2024, the Wall of Heroes serves as a lasting tribute to firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS providers, and other public safety professionals from across Onondaga County who gave their lives while protecting the community.
The memorial was created as a place of remembrance, reflection, and gratitude. Through engraved names and commemorative displays, the Wall of Heroes recognizes generations of public servants whose courage, commitment, and selfless service exemplified the very best of public service.
“Today, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to others and ensure that their legacy will never be forgotten,” said Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II. “The Officer Michael E. Jensen Wall of Heroes stands as a permanent reminder of the sacrifices made by our first responders and our community’s enduring gratitude for their service.”
Remarks were also delivered by Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens, Syracuse Police Chief Mark Rusin, retired Syracuse Police Chief Joe Cecile, and Jensen Wall of Heroes Chairman John Fall. The ceremony concluded with the formal unveiling and dedication of the memorial.
Family members of the fallen, current and retired first responders, elected officials, and community members joined together to recognize those who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the residents of Onondaga County.
The Officer Michael E. Jensen Wall of Heroes will serve as a lasting tribute to the men and women whose dedication to public safety helped shape and strengthen the community they so faithfully served.
