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Aubrey Eugene McCurry
Incident
Patrol Officer Gene McCurry was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at a crash scene on Highway 42 near North Bank Road in Coquille at 6:45 p.m. The collision blocked all but one lane. Witnesses say Officer McCurry moved to one side, and the truck matched him move for move. It is possible Officer McCurry changed positions to avoid having the truck plow into the first accident. That crash could have killed at least 5 people. Officer McCurry was transported to Bay Area Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the next day. The drunk driver was later convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Officer McCurry was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran and had served in law enforcement for 15 years, serving with the Myrtle Point Police Department, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Police Department, Oakridge Police Department, Toledo Police Department, Estacada Police Department, and Gold Beach Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four children, father, brother, and two sisters.
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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.
Patrol Officer McCurry gave the Myrtle Point Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Myrtle Point community, and 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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Incident Details
Military Service
Aubrey Eugene McCurry served in the U.S. Marine Corps (1967â1970) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Aubrey is the only officer of Myrtle Point Police Department remembered here.
Aubrey is one of 115 officers killed feloniously in OR, 58.4% of the 197 remembered there.
Aubrey is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Aubrey is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1988, 1 officer in OR was killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 5.
In 1988, 97 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1988, 105 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 58th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Aubrey was 40. Of the 97 killed feloniously in OR whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 51; the middle age was 43. Aubrey had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Aubrey was 40. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Aubrey had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Aubrey was 40. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Aubrey had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 12.2% of these deaths in OR; November holds the most, 12.2%. Fridays: 19.1%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Myrtle Point Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58.4% of all 197 deaths in OR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
Where
Military Service
Aubrey Eugene McCurry served in the U.S. Marine Corps (1967–1970) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-W
What is kept
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