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Patrolman Smith was killed in an automobile accident on Route 287 while responding to a prowler call at 0130 hours.
He had served with the Boonton Police Department for 2 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Smith gave the Boonton Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Boonton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Smith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Boonton Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Gordon is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Gordon is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gordon is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1975, 6 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1975, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1975, 73 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 70th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Gordon was 26. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5. Gordon had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gordon was 26. 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. Gordon had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gordon was 26. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Gordon had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 10.5% of these deaths in NJ, more than any other month. Sundays: 16.7%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Boonton Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Boonton Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Gordon among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 56-W
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