Honoring the Sacrifice.
Supporting the Legacy.
Artwork provided with support by DanSun.
The Minnesota State EMS Memorial Foundation is a volunteer-run, non-partisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for an EMS Line of Duty Death Memorial on the grounds of the State Capitol.
Artwork provided with support by DanSun.
Honoring Minnesota’s Fallen EMS Heroes
Minnesota has never had a permanent memorial dedicated to EMS professionals who died in the line of duty. EMS professionals respond on our worst days. They serve with courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment. This memorial ensures their sacrifices are recognized with dignity, permanence, and gratitude.
Our Mission
To design, build, and maintain Minnesota’s first permanent EMS Line of Duty Death Memorial — honoring paramedics, EMTs, and all emergency care first responders who gave their lives in service to others.
A Historic Milestone
After more than a year of formal review, the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB) has officially approved and allocated the memorial site on the Capitol grounds’ Lower Mall — a major milestone that allows the project to advance into design and engineering.
Please Join Us
By state law, the memorial must be funded entirely through private donations. Your support helps build a long‑overdue tribute worthy of Minnesota’s fallen EMS heroes.