Patrolman Edward T. Burke, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Patrolman Edward T. Burke

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Saturday, January 3, 1953

Edward T. Burke

Patrolman Edward Burke was killed when he fell down a staircase as he was escorting a prisoner.

Patrolman Burke was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 44
Tour Not available
Badge 169

Incident Details

Cause Fall

Most Recent Reflection

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Well, Uncle Ed, it's been 60 years since you were killed. They listed your death as falling down the stairs but we always believed the prisoner pushed you, only God knows the truth. I just wanted to say I still think of you and guess we'll meet soon in Heaven. Give Aunt Marie a kiss for me.

Richard Stuckmeyer

November 6, 2013