William A. Burkel

Sergeant

Also kept at

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In memory of

William A. Burkel

2024

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

Their life

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.

Survived by

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

What people have said 1

I did not know you personally, but I know your name now, and I know you were taken.

S. Vincent Anthony 11 September 2026