Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, June 18, 1983
Add to My HeroesStephen Edward Sawka
Officer Sawka suffered a fatal heart attack following a struggle with a suspect at York Street and Sepviva Street, in which he and his partner suffered minor injuries. After arresting the suspect, Officer Sawka drove his partner to the police administration building to photograph his injuries.
As Officer Sawka waited outside he began to suffer chest pains. He drove himself to a local hospital where he died.
Officer Sawka had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 3790
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 Reflections39 years…. Not forgotten!
Your wife Betsy…
Your Son, Stephen II
Your daughter in law,
Your grandchildren….Stephen III, Lawrence, Regina, John, and Agnes!
Stephen Sawka
Son
June 19, 2022
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