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Patrolman Robert Gallant was struck and killed by a drunk driver while at the scene of a domestic disturbance. He was interviewing the female participant, and both of them had begun to walk back toward the house. As they did so, Patrolman Gallant heard an approaching vehicle. He turned around in time to see that the vehicle was about to strike the two, and he pushed the female out of harm's way. The vehicle struck him, causing fatal injuries. The 20-year-driver was apprehended the next day. He was convicted of manslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving with a revoked license, and sentenced to four years. Patrolman Gallant was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in saving the life of the woman. He had only been with the Berwick Police Department for 11 months.
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He was survived by his mother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Gallant served with the Berwick Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Berwick community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Gallant.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Robert is the only officer of Berwick Police Department remembered here.
Robert is one of 37 officers killed feloniously in ME, 43% of the 86 remembered there.
Robert is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robert 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 1982, 1 officer in ME was killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 33 years on record. The heaviest was 1873, with 2.
In 1982, 122 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1982, 142 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Robert was 23. Of the 32 killed feloniously in ME whose age is recorded, half were between 34.3 and 49.5; the middle age was 42. Robert had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robert was 23. 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. Robert had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robert was 23. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Robert had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 10.8% of these deaths in ME; January holds the most, 10.8%. Saturdays: 24.3%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Berwick Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 43% of all 86 deaths in ME, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 10.8% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-E
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