William Henry Burtt served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years and 11 months. William served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Police Officer William Burtt was shot and killed in Virginia Beach as he was attempting to protect a woman from being kidnapped while off duty. Officer Burtt had befriended the woman who worked in his patrol district and was escorting her to run errands when her estranged husband attempted to kidnap her. Officer Burtt exited his van and attempted to draw his weapon when the suspect opened fire on him, striking him several times. The suspect then stole the van but surrendered two days later. Officer Burtt's actions prevented the suspect from murdering his wife. The suspect was convicted of murder and several other charges in connection with Officer Burtt's murder. Officer Burtt had served with the Norfolk Police Department for nine years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Burtt gave the Norfolk Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Norfolk community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Burtt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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