Wisconsin State Assembly Honors Waukesha Parade Victims

WAUKESHA, WI—A moment of silence was held in the state Capitol on Thursday to honor those impacted by the Waukesha Christmas parade on Nov. 21.

A bipartisan resolution passed in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

The resolution also recognizes the heroism of law enforcement and emergency medical officials who responded to the scene.

"On November 21, a beloved holiday tradition descended into horrific violence when a driver tore through the Waukesha Christmas Parade, killing six and injuring dozens more," the document said.

The resolution names the people who lost their lives.

"The senseless attack claimed the lives of Tamara Carlson Durand, Virginia “Ginny” Sorenson, and LeAnna “Lee” Owen, all members of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies, a group of women who shared their passion for dance with communities across southern Wisconsin.

Among the fallen was Wilhelm “Bill” Hospel, who was supporting his wife of 61 years, Lola, by handing out water to the Dancing Grannies on the parade route.

Jane Kulich was struck and killed as she walked alongside the Citizens Bank float with her colleagues.

The attack cut tragically short the life of eight-year-old Jackson Sparks, who marched in the parade with his brother and other members of his baseball team."

Over 60 people also suffered injuries from the parade.

"We've all attended parades, we've all watched parades, many of us have participated in parades, and we can empathize, we can put ourselves in that situation," said State Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) in a 58 News report.