Oswego Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, January 18, 1972
Add to My HeroesWilliam A. Burgholzer, Jr.
Patrolman William Burgholzer suffered a fatal heart attack while searching for several suspects who had just robbed a grocery store. He was assisting at a roadblock and had stopped a bus. As he began to search the bus he collapsed.
Patrolman Burgholzer had served with the Oswego Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour 17 years
- Badge 5
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsPatrolman Burgholzer,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Oswego. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 18, 2022
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