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Nate Walker Memorial Fund

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In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 25th, 2022, FF Nate Walker tragically lost his battle with PTSD. Nate was a dedicated husband, father, firefighter, and Marine Corp Veteran. Nate leaves behind his wife, Katie and their two young children.

During his time in the Marine Corps, Nate was stationed in the Middle East. Upon returning home, he spent several years as a police officer with the Sun Prairie PD where he and Katie first met. (As Katie tells it, he was that crazy cop who kept running into burning buildings before Katie & the fire department arrived) At the time of his passing, Nate was a member of the Cottage Grove (WI) Fire Department along with Katie, who remains an active firefighter and EMT. Nate never shied away from his own struggles with PTSD and often used his past experiences to connect with others to help them through their struggles. Sadly, it is often the ones helping who struggle the most.

Nate and Katie together shared a passion for helping their community. Now, we believe it is time for the community to give back. If you are able, please consider donating to help Katie and her children get through this difficult time. If you prefer to make a direct donation, checks made out to "Nate Walker Memorial Fund" can be mailed to the Bank of Sun Prairie, 419 W. Cottage Grove Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 where an account has been set up for his family.

Although Nate's battle has come to an end, we know that his wish has always been for others to overcome theirs. If you or anyone you know is suffering from PTSD, suicidal thoughts, or any other mental health issues, call or text 988 for help!

My name is Lt. Jason Kudrna, and I, along with the Cottage Grove Fire Department, have organized this fund on behalf of our fellow firefighter Katie Walker and her family. All donations will be deposited into the Nate Walker Memorial Fund.
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Donations 

  • Michael Park
    • $25 
    • 10 mos
  • Holly Higgins
    • $100 
    • 1 yr
  • Jacob Berggren
    • $40 
    • 1 yr
  • Katie Bauslaugh
    • $100 
    • 1 yr
  • Jacob Berggren
    • $40 
    • 1 yr
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Organizer

Jason Kudrna
Organizer
Village of Cottage Grove, WI

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