Investigator William Honkala

Investigator William Honkala

United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, March 7, 1948

William Honkala

Investigator William Honkala succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier in Waverly, New York, while traveling there from Binghamton to conduct an investigation.

He was attempted to pass a slow moving vehicle when the vehicle suddenly pulled in front of him. As he attempted to pull back into his lane he struck a culvert and then a large tree. He was transported to the local hospital where he died two days later.

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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Location New York
Incident Date Friday, March 5, 1948

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 64th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 8, 2012