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Gov. Tony Evers Orders Flags To Fly Half-Staff In Honor Of Mineral Point Firefighters

by NewsReporter
January 11, 2022
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Gov. Tony Evers orders flags to fly half-staff in honor of Mineral Point firefighters

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A flag outside the Mineral Point Fire Department is displayed at half-staff after a crash killed two Mineral Point firefighters last week. Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags to be flown half-staff Wednesday and Friday this week at all state buildings, grounds and military installations. 

JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday and Friday as a “mark of respect” for the two Mineral Point firefighters who died last week in a crash. 

The flying of the American and state flags at half-mass will honor firefighter James Ludlum from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday and Fire Captain Brian Busch from sunrise to sunset on Friday — the days of the two men’s respective funerals. The order is for all state buildings, grounds and military installations. 

“Jim and Brian lost their lives in the pursuit of saving others, and that is a sacrifice that will not be soon forgotten in the hearts and minds of their fellow Wisconsinites,” Evers said in a statement. 

Busch, 43, and Ludlum, 69, were going north on Highway 151 at about 12:30 a.m. when they attempted to use an emergency crossover just west of the Highway 23 exit on the city’s north side. That’s when their water tanker, with its lights flashing, was struck by a northbound semitractor-trailer and caught fire. Busch and Ludlum died at the scene.

Mineral Point mourns the deaths of 2 firefighters killed in crash with semi on Highway 151

The driver of the semi, James Morey, 80, of Waukesha, was uninjured. It’s unclear if Morey, who was driving for Soren H. Miller Transportation in Delafield, will be charged in the case, which remains under investigation by the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office.

Both firefighters’ visitations and funeral services will be held at St. Mary & Paul Catholic Church. They’ll be buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery, according to their obituaries.

Ludlum’s visitation is scheduled from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11 a.m. Visitation for Busch is scheduled from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday with the service beginning at 11 a.m. St. Mary’s Cemetery, according to their obituaries.

Funerals set in Mineral Point as community raises thousands of dollars for fallen firefighters

Busch volunteered at the Mineral Point Fire Department for 24 years. Evers’ executive order states that he was “cherished as a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend.” 

“Captain Brian Busch provided comfort and laughter to those around him,” Evers said in the order. 

Ludlum had volunteered for the fire department for 37 years and served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 22 years. Evers said he “impacted the lives of many” with his passion for farming, love of fishing and work as an agriculture mechanic. He was also an active member of his church. 

Watch now: Procession honors 2 Mineral Point firefighters killed in crash with semi

Evers said he and his wife Kathy send their “sincere condolences” to Ludlum and Busch’s families, as well as the Mineral Point Fire Department and community. 

“It has been incredible to see folks from all over the state show an overwhelming outpouring of support in the wake of the passing of these two dedicated and selfless first responders,” Evers said. 

He said their friends, family and the state of Wisconsin are “forever grateful” for their service and sacrifice. 

Photos: Memorial service for Sun Prairie Fire Capt. Cory Barr

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

The casket of Sun Prairie firefighter Capt. Cory Barr leaves the high school after the service. Memorial services were held Saturday July 14, 2018 for Sun Prairie firefighter Capt. Cory Barr at Sun Prairie High School. Barr was killed Tuesday night is gas explosion in downtown Sun Prairie. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

The casket of Capt. Cory Barr arriving at Sun Prairie High School after the precession. Memorial services were held Saturday July 14, 2018 for Sun Prairie firefighter Capt. Cory Barr at Sun Prairie High School. Barr was killed Tuesday night is gas explosion in downtown Sun Prairie. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

Abby Barr, the wife of Sun Prairie firefighter, middle right, leaving the service at Sun Prairie High School. Memorial services were held Saturday July 14, 2018 for Sun Prairie firefighter Capt. Cory Barr at Sun Prairie High School. Barr was killed Tuesday night is gas explosion in downtown Sun Prairie. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

Abby Barr, the wife of Sun Prairie firefighter, leaving the service at Sun Prairie High School. Memorial services were held Saturday July 14, 2018 for Sun Prairie firefighter Capt. Cory Barr at Sun Prairie High School. Barr was killed Tuesday night is gas explosion in downtown Sun Prairie. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

The casket of Sun Prairie firefighter Capt. Cory Barr is transported from Sun Prairie high school in the back of an antique fire truck he helped restore. A procession of Sun Prairie emergency vehicles also escorted Barr’s casket.

STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

Capt. Cory Barr helped restore the antique fire truck carrying his casket to and from Saturday’s funeral service at Sun Prairie High School.

STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

Fireman lining the driveway to the High school waiting for the Precession to arrive. Memorial services were held Saturday July 14, 2018 for Sun Prairie firefighter Capt. Cory Barr at Sun Prairie High School. Barr was killed Tuesday night is gas explosion in downtown Sun Prairie. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

Funeral for fire Capt. Cory Barr

A couple watching the service from the parking lot of the high school. Memorial services were held Saturday July 14, 2018 for Sun Prairie firefighter Capt. Cory Barr at Sun Prairie High School. Barr was killed Tuesday night is gas explosion in downtown Sun Prairie. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL

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