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Auxiliary Captain Maxin was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic during a New Year's Eve church service. He was struck as he stood in a crosswalk in front of the church. The driver of the vehicle was not charged. Auxiliary Captain Maxin had served with the agency for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Auxiliary Captain Maxin gave the Willowick Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Willowick community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Auxiliary Captain Maxin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
George J Maxin served in the the United States military (1942â1948) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
George is the only officer of Willowick Police Department remembered here.
George is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 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 1976, 4 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1976, 59 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 76th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1976, 77 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 53. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 53. 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 had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 53. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Fridays: 16.9%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Willowick Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, 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.
Military Service
George J Maxin served in the United States military (1942–1948) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-W
What is kept
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