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As one who gave 50 years of his life for defense of Home & Country, I can relate to any loss of life. I was a Paratrooper in the U.S. Army, State Trooper 15 years, and a Soldier 30 years, last 22 years as a Registered Nurse in the Army Reserve. Served in the Korea Era, and Operation Desert Shield/Storm. I have seen too much needless loss of life. My Great Grand Uncle John M. Wimer was one of the first Constables of St. Louis, and probably knew Constable Mull. John M. Wimer continued in public service for 30 years in St. Louis, as City Alterman, Head of the Water works, given the highest honor of the gift of the people of St. Louis, when he was elected Mayor of the City, in 1843. He appointed the first police chief, then known as the Captain od the Guards. He was then appointed Post-Master of the City by President Polk for 4 years, then mayor of the city again in 1857, when he astablished the professional fire department the second in the country,and appointed its first fire chief. He was Shierff twice and county judge. when the Civil War started he was one of the most outspoken about the way the Federal Troops were mistreating the people of St. Louis. he was imprisoned for his efforts. He excaped Alton State Prison and joined the Missouri State Guards and was killed in the line of duty, in Hartville, Missouri. When his body was returned to St. Louis, Provost Marshal, Dick, took his body from the family and wouldn't let them have a christian burial for him. My heart goes out for any Policeman, Fireman or Soldier killed in the line of duty.
Tpr. Clement J. Piotrowski, Cpt. U.S.A.
Illinois State Police (Ret) U.S. Army (Ret).
October 24, 2011
