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Patrolman Kenneth Moraska was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance. When Patrolman Moraska arrived at the scene of the domestic dispute he reportedly found the front door locked and in an attempt to enter the building approached the rear door. As he approached the rear door of the house he was shot in the head with a hunting rifle. The suspect had been previously arrested by Patrolman Moraska for disorderly conduct. After shooting Patrolman Moraska, the man stole Patrolman Moraska's gun and led other officers on a 6-hour chase before being apprehended. On December 1st, 1971, the suspect, 23, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. As of October 5, 2022, he was still in prison. Patrolman Moraska was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Norway Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and child. In May 2017, Route 2 in Norway was renamed Kenneth J. Moraska Memorial Highway.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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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 Moraska gave the Norway Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Norway 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
Kenneth Joseph Moraska served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Kenneth is the only officer of Norway Police Department remembered here.
Kenneth is one of 415 officers killed feloniously in MI, 59% of the 703 remembered there.
Kenneth is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Kenneth is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1971, 14 officers in MI were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1971, 168 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1971, 181 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Kenneth was 26. Of the 400 killed feloniously in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 42; the middle age was 35. Kenneth had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Kenneth was 26. 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. Kenneth had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kenneth was 26. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Kenneth had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 8.9% of these deaths in MI; December holds the most, 12.3%. Sundays: 16.6%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Norway Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 703 deaths in MI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 7.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
Military Service
Kenneth Joseph Moraska served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-E
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