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Officer Willard S. Burton | Elkhart Police Department, Indiana Elkhart Police Department, Indiana

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Willard S. Burton

Elkhart Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch: Saturday, October 27, 1888

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 36

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/27/1888

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Pardoned

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Officer Willard Burton was shot and killed while assisting other officers arrest a man who was creating a disturbance. The suspect was a night police officer for the city. The man was convicted but later pardoned.

Officer Burton was survived by his wife.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 121rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Your sacrifice was made so many years ago. Evil was, is, and will be a part of life just as goodness such as yours will also be present.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

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October 27, 2009

 

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