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Officer Leonard Steinkuhler succumbed to injuries sustained two nights earlier when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at Main Street and Locust Street. He was taken to Lockport City Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Officer Steinkuhler was a United States Army during World War II veteran and had served with the Lockport Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, mother, and two brothers.
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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.
Police Officer Steinkuhler gave the Lockport Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lockport 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
Leonard M. Steinkuhler served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Leonard is the only officer of Lockport Police Department remembered here.
Leonard is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Leonard is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Leonard 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 1954, 9 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1954, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1954, 73 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 70th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Leonard was 38. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Leonard had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Leonard was 38. 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. Leonard had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Leonard was 38. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Leonard had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 7.2% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Sundays: 16.4%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lockport Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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.
Where
Military Service
Leonard M. Steinkuhler served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-E
What is kept
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