Binghamton in Broome County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Donald E. Burton Sr.
5th February 1930 - 11th February 1970
— City of Binghamton Department of Parks & Recreation Employee —
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 14, 2022
1. Donald E. Burton Sr. Marker
Inscription.
Donald E. Burton Sr.. 5th February 1930 - 11th February 1970. On February 11th Donald was driving a tractor fitted with a sweeper brush to remove snow from sidewalks. Donald noticed co-workers shoveling the sidewalks of this bridge. In an act of kindness he volunteered to clear the bridge sidewalks with his tractor. The tractor broke through the walkway of the bridge and he fell into the icy waters below. , Mr. Burton was survived by his wife of seventeen years, Marion, and five children aged eleven, seven, five, three and one. Mr. Burton was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict, and had worked for the City of Binghamton for six years. , "Public service is more than doing a job efficiently and honestly, it is a complete dedication to the people you serve"
On February 11th Donald was driving a tractor fitted with a sweeper brush to remove snow from sidewalks. Donald noticed co-workers shoveling the sidewalks of this bridge. In an act of kindness he volunteered to clear the bridge sidewalks with his tractor. The tractor broke through the walkway of the bridge and he fell into the icy waters below.
Mr. Burton was survived by his wife of seventeen years, Marion, and five children aged eleven, seven, five, three and one. Mr. Burton was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict, and had worked for the City of Binghamton for six years.
"Public service is more than doing a job efficiently and honestly, it is a complete dedication to the people you serve"
Erected 2020 by City of Binghamton and the Burton Family.
Location. 42° 5.585′ N, 75° 54.436′ W. Marker is in Binghamton, New York, in Broome County. Marker is at the intersection of Conklin Avenue and Exchange Street, on the left when traveling east on Conklin Avenue. Marker is in South Side Veteran's Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Binghamton NY 13903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 14, 2022
2. Donald E. Burton Sr. Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 14, 2022
3. Exchange Street Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2022, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2022, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
