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Agent George Flinko was killed in an automobile accident on Second Avenue, near the 10th Street Bridge, in Pittsburgh.
Agent Flinko was a U.S Air Force veteran and had served with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for nine years.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Agent Flinko gave the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Harrisburg community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
George R. Flinko served in the U.S. Air Force (1962â1968) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has lost 5 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
George is one of 417 officers lost to accidents in PA, 33% of the 1,262 remembered there.
George is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
George 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 1976, 1 officer at Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1954, with 2.
In 1976, 2 officers in PA were lost to accidents, the 57th heaviest of 133 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 14.
In 1976, 59 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 76th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1976, 77 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 34. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 39; the middle age was 39. George had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
George was 34. Of the 412 lost to accidents in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48.3; the middle age was 38. George had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 8.6 years.
George was 34. 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. George had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 34. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. George had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 40% of these deaths at Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board; December holds the most, 40%. Sundays: 60%.
March holds 9.1% of these deaths in PA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Sundays: 16.3%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
Accident deaths account for 33% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, 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
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has 5 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Military Service
George R. Flinko served in the U.S. Air Force (1962–1968) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 2-E
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