United States of America

Leo S. Burakowski

Died September 24, 1958

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Leo S. Burakowski.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Trooper Leo Burakowski was killed in an automobile accident while patrolling the Illinois Tollway near Libertyville. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a guard rail which impaled the car for its entire length. Trooper Burakowski was thrown from the wreckage and received fatal injuries. Trooper Burakowski had served with the Illinois State Police for one year and was assigned to District 15. He had previously served as a U.S. Air Force military policeman and was a WWII veteran.

Survivors

Trooper Burakowski was survived by his wife.

Service Record

Also Served

Illinois State Police

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 22W · Line 2 cut as LEO BURAKOWSKI

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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Trooper Burakowski gave the Illinois State Police 1 year.

Thank you for your service to the people of Illinois, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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