Henryk J. Bukowski ’40

Henryk J. Bukowski ’40, of Falls Church, Va.; Apr. 18, just shy of his 104th birthday. A first generation American and true patriot, after graduating he entered the Army and was sent to to fight in the European theater during World War II. He was fluent in French, Polish, and English and was a helpful interpreter. He spent time in Siberia, Poland, France, and Germany training and learning. He served as an officer during the Korean War as well, and as a civil servant during the Vietnam War. As a veteran of three wars, he was appointed to the inaugural Senior Executive Services during the Carter administration. He retired from civil service and continued a daily regimen of running, push-ups, and sit-ups into his 90s. He also ran marathons and played tennis. He is survived by seven children and their spouses, 15 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren.