Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, April 26, 1934
Add to My HeroesIra Burnett
Sheriff Burnett was killed in an automobile accident while returning from Canton after serving several warrants. His department vehicle collided with a gas truck, causing severe injuries to Sheriff Burnett.
Sheriff Burnett was survived by his wife, four sons, and a daughter. His wife was appointed to serve out his term as sheriff.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsRest in peace Sheriff Burnett. You passed exactly 46 years before my father who was a New York City officer for 38 years.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2019
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