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James Howard Cassidy Jr.
Incident
Police Officer James Cassidy was struck and killed by a commercial truck while escorting other trucks through the city. He was stopped on the Gulf Freeway when he was struck. Officer Cassidy was a United States Air Force Vietnam War veteran who had served with the Pearland Police Department for five years and had previously served with the Lufkin Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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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 Cassidy gave the Pearland Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pearland 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
James Howard Cassidy Jr. served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Pearland Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
James is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,423 remembered there.
James is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
James 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 1973, 7 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1973, 90 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1973, 106 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James was 31. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. James had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
James was 31. 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. James had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 31. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 10% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Wednesdays: 16.1%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Pearland Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, 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.
His people
Pearland Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, James among them.
Military Service
James Howard Cassidy Jr. served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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