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Police Officer Edward Morrison died as the result of falling into the Hudson River five weeks earlier.
He was on duty at the foot of Ashburton Street when a boat captain approached him and asked for his assistance in locating a barge in the river. The boat captain had ordered to take control of the barge and could not find it. As the two began checking the barges docked at the wharf, Officer Morrison fell into the river while jumping from one barge to another. Dressed in his full uniform, including his blouse coat, he was struggled to stay above water for several minutes. He was eventually pulled from the water in serious condition.
Officer Morrison was transported to a local hospital where he remained as his condition worsened. He passed away on July 18, 1918.
Officer Morrison had served with the Yonkers Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Morrison gave the Yonkers Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Yonkers community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Morrison.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Illness
Yonkers Police Department has lost 20 officers; 6 of them lost to illness.
Edward is one of 630 officers lost to illness in NY, 29.5% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Edward is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Edward is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1918, 1 officer at Yonkers Police Department was lost to illness, more than in any other year.
In 1918, 44 officers in NY were lost to illness, the 4th heaviest of 41 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 65.
In 1918, 226 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 3rd heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.
In 1918, 235 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 3rd heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
Who
Edward was 40. Of the 6 lost to illness at Yonkers Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 58.5; the middle age was 52. Edward had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 21.5 years.
Edward was 40. Of the 615 lost to illness in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 48.5 and 61; the middle age was 55. Edward had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Edward was 40. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. Edward had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Edward was 40. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. Edward had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
July holds 33.3% of these deaths at Yonkers Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 50%.
July holds 7.3% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 14%. Thursdays: 15.6%.
July holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Thursdays: 15.7%.
July holds 7.3% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Thursdays: 15.2%.
How
Illness deaths account for 30% of all 20 deaths at Yonkers Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 29.5% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
His people
Yonkers Police Department has 20 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
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Edward Burns
Sep 5, 1904
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Dennis McElroy
Oct 25, 1916
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Wilfred Matthews Oct 29, 1916
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Edward J. Morrison
Jul 18, 1918
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Daniel Shea
Apr 6, 1926
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John Hudock
Feb 21, 1928
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Michael J. Walsh
Dec 23, 1929
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Patrick F. Whalen
Feb 23, 1934
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George J. Erling
Jun 30, 1935
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Daniel E. Quilty
Oct 15, 1936
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Joseph Kostik
Apr 17, 1938
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Albert Liptak
Apr 18, 1938
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John W. Cahill
Jan 23, 1940
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Harold L. Woods
Sep 22, 1974
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John Silinsky
Sep 30, 1982
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Anthony Maggiore
Nov 22, 2014
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Roy D. McLaughlin
Sep 10, 2015
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William J. Sullivan, Jr.
Apr 11, 2020
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Stanley J. Kasper
Jul 9, 2021
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Frank Gualdino
Dec 1, 2022
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