RALPH EDWARD ZYLKA
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Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 40-W: 22
Department: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, S.O.
End of Watch: August 17, 2000
Cause: HELI
Age: 48
Years of Service: 24
Description: Deputy Zylka and Deputy Sung Hui Bang were killed in a helicopter accident in Dodge County, Wisconsin. The deputies were assisting in the search of a suspect wanted for murdering an off-duty police officer. While returning to the sheriff's department, the helicopter experienced mechanical problems and crashed.
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