Johnstown Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, December 25, 1949
Add to My HeroesJoseph Louis Hojak
Sergeant Joseph Hojak suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after assisting other public safety personnel at the scene of a fire in the Kernville section of the city.
After assisting at the scene he returned to the public safety building and collapsed. He was taken to Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Sergeant Hojak had served with the Johnstown Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsSgt. Hojak,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Johnstown. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
December 25, 2024
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Jeremy R. Labonte
Roswell Police Department, GA
EOW: February 7, 2025
Officer Jason Roscow
North Las Vegas Police Department, NV
EOW: February 4, 2025
Major Jeffrey A. Burke
New Jersey State Police, NJ
EOW: December 31, 2024
Corporal Dennis Francis Kelly
Delaware State Police, DE
EOW: December 21, 2024
Officer Baldino Morales-Sánchez
Mayagüez Municipal Police Department, PR
EOW: January 25, 2025
Border Patrol Agent David Christopher Maland
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, US
EOW: January 20, 2025
Sergeant Mark Butler
Navasota Police Department, TX
EOW: January 15, 2025
Deputy Sheriff Jesus Vargas
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: January 15, 2025
Police Officer II Colton Dale Pulsipher
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, NV
EOW: December 12, 2024