William A. Burkel

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Died: January 15, 2024, aged 57
Died of it afterward: The Years After

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Sergeant William Burkel died as the result of gastrointestinal issues that he developed following his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks.

Sergeant Burkel had served with the New York City Police Department for 20 years.

You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Sergeant Burkel gave the New York City Police Department 20 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Burkel.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, mother, and sister.

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