United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, June 1, 2001
Add to My HeroesJames Thomas Sakofsky
Military Police Officer James Sakofsky was killed in an automobile crash while on patrol during a peacekeeping deployment to Kosovo.
His patrol vehicle flipped over while it was attempting to negotiate a curve. Officer Sakofsky's partner was critically injured in the accident.
Officer Sakofsky had served with the United States Army Military Police Corps for four years and had been awarded the Kosovo Campaign Medal and the Kosovo NATO Service Medal, and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal posthumously; he had previously served as an EMT for the North Brunswick First Aid and Rescue Squad for six years. He is survived by his wife.
In 2003, the East Brunswick Township Council dedicated the intersection of Cranbury Cross Road and Linwood Place, where Officer Sakosky had lived, as James T. Sakofsky Way.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Overseas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 78 ReflectionsGwyneth,
I did not serve with your father. I was one of three boys in the nursing assistant class in east Brunswick vo tech. Your father was one of the other three. Benjamin sebban was the other look him up when you can. Of the three of us I’m the only one left. Your dad was an amazing guy. His humor and laughter was infectious. I’m sure he would’ve loved you with ever bone in his body. Your dad loved his country and loved being army he used to make fun of me joining the navy but it was all in good fun. I miss him every day and wish you could’ve met him. I’m so sorry for your loss and the fact that he couldn’t be there when you were born and raise you but you have a great guardian angel watching over you every day.
All my love
Joseph Clegg
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