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Officer Richard E. Kunkle | Burbank Police Department, California Burbank Police Department, California

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Richard E. Kunkle

Burbank Police Department, California

End of Watch: Friday, September 22, 1961

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 36

Tour: 9 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 9/22/1961

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Richard Kunkle was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a traffic violator. Another vehicle pulled out of a side street and Officer Kunkle was forced to take evasive action. He was thrown to the ground and received severe injuries.

Officer Kunkle had been in law enforcement for a total of nine years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 48th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

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September 22, 2009

 

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