United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, March 7, 1948
Add to My HeroesWilliam Honkala
Investigator William Honkala succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle crash two days earlier on Route 17 in Waverly, New York, while traveling there from Binghamton to conduct an investigation.
He was attempting 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.
Investigator Honkala was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWI and WWII. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and mother.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location New York
- Incident Date Friday, March 5, 1948
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsInvestigator Honkala,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Armed Forces-especially during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 7, 2024
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