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Patrolman George W. Greene was killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to a call. His police motorcycle crossed the center line and was struck head-on by a pickup truck. Patrolman Greene served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Patrolman George W.
Survivors
Greene was survived by his wife, parents, and a brother.
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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.
Patrolman Greene served with the Valdosta Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Valdosta 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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Military Service
George W. Greene Jr. served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Valdosta Police Department has lost 5 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
George is one of 264 officers lost to accidents in GA, 29.2% of the 905 remembered there.
George is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
George 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 1971, 5 officers in GA were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 8.
In 1971, 79 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 29th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1971, 91 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 35th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 43. Of the 251 lost to accidents in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36.
George was 43. 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.
George was 43. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 12.5%. Mondays: 8%.
August holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.4%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Valdosta Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 905 deaths in GA, 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
Valdosta Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, George among them.
Military Service
George W. Greene Jr. served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
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