Patrolman William A. Burgholzer, Jr., Oswego Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman William A. Burgholzer, Jr.

Oswego Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, January 18, 1972

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William A. Burgholzer, Jr.

Patrolman William Burgholzer suffered a fatal heart attack while searching for several suspects who had just robbed a grocery store. He was assisting at a roadblock and had stopped a bus. As he began to search the bus he collapsed.

Patrolman Burgholzer had served with the Oswego Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 61
Tour 17 years
Badge 5

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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Patrolman Burgholzer,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Oswego. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 18, 2022