U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
John A. Rusnak
John A. Rusnak served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 2 years and 11 months. John served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Investigator John Rusnak was killed when his unmarked vehicle was struck from behind by a pickup truck while he was traveling southbound on the Tri-State Tollway in Alsip. Investigator Rusnak was about to meet with other officers from his unit to do surveillance on a suspect's home when his vehicle was struck. His vehicle was spun around and pinned against a guardrail. The pickup truck rolled several times after the initial impact, coming to rest on top of Investigator Rusnak's vehicle before both vehicles burst into flames. Investigator Rusnak died due to the fire and massive internal injuries. Investigator Rusnak had served with the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department for 11 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Investigator Rusnak gave the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Maywood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Investigator Rusnak.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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