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Captain John Cash drowned after attempting several rescues at the beach next to Royal Palm Way.
A strong undertow had resulted in the drowning of three other swimmers that day. Captain Cash had already performed two rescues before he, too, drowned as a result of the undertow.
Captain Cash had served with the Palm Beach Police Department for four years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Captain Cash gave the Palm Beach Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Palm Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Cash.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Palm Beach Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 315 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.3% of the 1,007 remembered there.
John is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1926, 2 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 56th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1926, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1926, 75 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 48. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. John had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
John was 48. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. John had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 48. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 10.2% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Sundays: 13.3%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Palm Beach Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.3% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Palm Beach Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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