The family of Adam Finseth, a paramedic who lost his life while trying to provide aid to wounded officers, has roots in the Hartland/New Richland Area.
Below is a letter from the family:
“Thank you to all in our community who have reached out to our family during this tragic event of losing our Adam. We are so grateful for your concern and prayers for us.
Because we are receiving so many inquiries about how and where to send condolences &/or memorials to Adam's family, this is to inform you of how we'd like to handle it locally and help Adam's family with the overwhelming amount of attention they are dealing with at this time.
You can send cards to Barb's address of PO Box 305, New Richland, Mn 56072 with the addressee as "The Family of Adam Finseth." Memorial checks can be made out to "Tara Finseth" (Adam's wife). They have not had time to decide on designated memorials yet.
All correspondence will be given to the family at a later date when they are able to give their attention to your heartfelt shared sorrow.
In Love, Faith, and Gratitude,
Barb, Jim & Brad Finseth”
Statement from Tara Finseth
Tara Finseth, Adam Finseth’s widow, wrote in her first public statement released on Sunday,
“To say that our family is devastated ot the loss of our Adam is an understatement. We are broken. Our children will grow up without their "papa." My soul mate is no longer here to wrap me in his arms and live out the life we had so intimately planned. His parents are without their son and his sister is without her big brother and best friend. So many friends and family are left with a void in their hearts. Adam was one of the most selfless and humble individuals you would ever meet. His dedication to his family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, community, and country was unwavering, His worm smile, contagious laugh and genuine personality will be deeply missed by so many, Although our forever hero Is no longer with us, his soul will live on through me, his children, family, friends, and community. We know he Is by our side everyday until we meet again In heaven, On behalf of our family, thank you for the overwhelming and heartwarming support during this very difficult time.”