Invitation to Area Blue Mass Celebration
St. Louis Catholic Church, Washburn
Wednesday, July 22nd, 5:30pm

Greetings everyone,

I’m pleased to share an invitation to a special event recognizing and celebrating the incredible dedication of our first responders. On Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026, at 5:30 PM, St. Louis Catholic Church in Washburn will be hosting the annual Blue Mass, a gathering to honor both current and retired first responders, as well as those who have passed.

This event is open to all first responders, community members, and all denominations. A light meal will follow the service, offering an opportunity for connection, reflection, and appreciation for the individuals who serve our communities with courage and compassion.

This year, we will honor the following individuals for their service:

Jim Lacy – Madeline Island EMS
Dick Hardie – Madeline Island EMS
Dennis Johnson – Drummond Fire
Steve Krewson – Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department
Jack Bratley – Washburn PD/EMS
Roland (Hummer) Gordon Jr. – Red Cliff Fire
Mike Kelly – Herbster Fire
George Stolarzyk – Ashland Fire
Helmer (Skip) Hafstad – Ashland Fire
Dave Robinson – Ashland Fire
Laurie Gucinski – South Shore EMS
John Nedder-Durst – Cornucopia Fire
Nathan Nelson – Madeline Island Fire/EMS
Roy Halverson – Washburn & Mason Fire/EMS

The event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Ashland & Washburn Councils #832 and #6702, and the Chequamegon Bay Assembly #2462. If you have any questions, you may reach out to Dan Clark at (715) 209‑1993 or dclark-washburnwi@outlook.com.

We hope you will join us as we come together to honor those who serve, protect, and care for our communities. Your presence would mean a great deal.

Meagan Quaderer

Director, Bayfield County Emergency Management

Director, Ashland-Bayfield County Emergency Communications Center

117 E Sixth Street – PO Box 423

Washburn WI 54891

715.373.6113