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Patrolman Thomas W. Burke

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, June 16, 1921

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Reflections for Patrolman Thomas W. Burke

Patrolman Burke,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 16, 2021

Officer Burke's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 8-1-18 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)

August 1, 2018

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 16, 2015

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Burke. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 27, 2012

While looking at the CPD officers killed on this date I noticed an Officer Burke was killed on the same date two years earlier in the CPD. Your sacricie and his will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

June 16, 2011

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

June 16, 2007

Patrolman Burke, you are not forgotten

June 16, 2005

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