Seven years ago today, my first husband and father of my sons died in the Wisconsin River. He was not the first person to die in this river. No, Tony was just one of a growing list of preventable deaths. Preventable by proper signage. Preventable by beach closings. Preventable if the state of Wisconsin allowed victims’ families to sue and thereby effect change. But our voices are capped, squashed. And change? Well, people keep dying.
Today I list those people who have died in the year since I last posted names. I am sorry if I have missed a life. They all matter in this world and to God.
September 5, 2022: Jose R. Borbolla Juarez, age 34
January 1, 2023: Matthew Haas, age 37
March 4, 2023: Cole B. Peterson, age 20.
April 29, 2023: Nancy Brost, age 57.
July 25, 2023: Tammy Miller, age 55.
July 31, 2023: Akesh Selvam, age 24
July 31, 2023: Jerome Schreiner, age 25
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Jennifer Ohman-Rodriguez 
We miss but honor Tony on this anniversary. Peace to you and your boys. Saddened to continue to read your lists.