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Park Policeman Thomas Colquitt was walking his beat in Lincoln Park when he was struck by an automobile near the Ulysses S. Grant Monument. He was transported to Columbus Memorial Hospital where he died of his injuries a few hours later. Policeman Colquitt served with the agency for 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Park Policeman Colquitt gave the Lincoln Park District Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Park Policeman Colquitt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Lincoln Park District Police Department has lost 5 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
Thomas is one of 354 officers lost to accidents in IL, 26.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1915, 1 officer at Lincoln Park District Police Department was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1915, 4 officers in IL were lost to accidents, the 24th heaviest of 115 years on record. The heaviest was 1927, with 11.
In 1915, 28 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 116th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1915, 47 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 109th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Thomas was 47. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Lincoln Park District Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 41; the middle age was 34. Thomas had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 17 years.
Thomas was 47. Of the 344 lost to accidents in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 45.3; the middle age was 37. Thomas had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Thomas was 47. 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. Thomas had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Thomas was 47. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Thomas had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 40% of these deaths at Lincoln Park District Police Department, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 20%.
February holds 7.3% of these deaths in IL; October holds the most, 11.3%. Wednesdays: 13%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at Lincoln Park District Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 26.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Lincoln Park District Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Thomas among them.
Where
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