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Madsen was close to home when he died March 9. He intentionally drove his patrol SUV into the path of a speeding, impaired driver heading the wrong way on northbound Interstate 275, according to police, in an attempt to stop the driver and save others. Both men died on impact.
Here are highlights from the solemn celebration of the deputyâs life.
12:25 p.m. Memories from the life of Jesse Madsen
âWives would ask me how I was able to stop worrying about Jesse at work,â wife Danielle said, âand I would simply say, âHeâs our Jesse.â He was a real life John Wick or Chuck Norris. He was our Superman.â
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Memorial patrol vehicle emblems unveiled as TPD prepares to lay fallen officer to rest
Catherine Hawley reports
TAMPA, Fla. - Tuesday marks a week since Tampa Police Department Officer Jesse Madsen sacrificed his life to protect others from a speeding, wrong-way driver.
However, Madsen’s name will still be out on the streets, protecting the people of Tampa. Two TPD officers have been assigned patrol vehicles bearing Madsen’s name and end of watch date.
One of those cruisers is going to a longtime friend of the father of three. When I got the opportunity to do it, I jumped on it, said Master Patrol Officer Ryan Agostinis. I can’t think of a greater honor to drive a vehicle with his name on it, and I can’t think of a better officer at this department that I would want to do it for.