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Officer William Roback was shot to death while transporting a patient who had been injured in an accident. He was transporting the patient in his patrol car from the Hana Medical Center to Central Maui Memorial Hospital for treatment when the man attacked him as they drove along Hana Belt Road, three miles east of Kailua. In the struggle, the man grabbed Officer Roback's pistol and shot him in the chest. The suspect then shot Officer Roback's partner, who was in the back seat, in the face. The other officer was able to draw his service weapon and fire six shots at the patient, killing him. Officer Roback had served with the Maui County Police Department for 31 years.
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31 years. You could have gone home.
Officer Roback gave the Maui County Police Department 31 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Wailuku community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Roback.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Maui County Police Department has lost 6 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 32 officers killed feloniously in HI, 49.2% of the 65 remembered there.
William is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1958, 1 officer at Maui County Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1958, 1 officer in HI was killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 29 years on record. The heaviest was 1963, with 2.
In 1958, 63 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 119th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1958, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William was 57. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Maui County Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 37 and 50; the middle age was 38. William had served 31 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
William was 57. Of the 31 killed feloniously in HI whose age is recorded, half were between 32.5 and 47; the middle age was 40. William had served 31 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 57. 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. William had served 31 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 57. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 31 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 20% of these deaths at Maui County Police Department; August holds the most, 40%. Sundays: 20%.
April holds 9.4% of these deaths in HI; November holds the most, 12.5%. Sundays: 12.5%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Maui County Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 49.2% of all 65 deaths in HI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 15.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Maui County Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-E
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