Incident
Officer Robinson was shot and killed by fugitives wanted by the FBI. One of the suspects was shot and killed while being taken into custody. The second suspect was convicted of Officer Robinson's murder and executed. Officer Robinson had served with the agency for 3 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Robinson gave the Jacksonville Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jacksonville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Robinson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jacksonville Police Department has lost 33 officers; 25 of them killed feloniously.
Thomas is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.2% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Thomas 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 1953, 1 officer at Jacksonville Police Department was killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 23 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 2.
In 1953, 4 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1953, 72 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 98th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1953, 72 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 104th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Thomas was 27. Of the 18 killed feloniously at Jacksonville Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28.3 and 39.8; the middle age was 34.5. Thomas had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
Thomas was 27. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Thomas had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Thomas was 27. 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. Thomas had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Thomas was 27. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Thomas had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8% of these deaths at Jacksonville Police Department; May holds the most, 24%. Wednesdays: 24%.
December holds 9.3% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Wednesdays: 11.2%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75.8% of all 33 deaths at Jacksonville Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 52% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.2% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 23.7% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Jacksonville Police Department has 33 officers remembered here, Thomas among them.
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John Yeomans May 24, 1840
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Ignatio Andrea Apr 14, 1869
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William Johnson Apr 12, 1870
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Joseph Nelson Jun 26, 1880
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Carlton T. Lowe Feb 26, 1890
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Edward Minor Apr 5, 1895
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William E. Gruber Apr 28, 1897
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Henry H. Raley
Nov 29, 1900
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Hezekiah E. Hires
May 13, 1910
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Luther B. Henderson
Jan 26, 1911
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Napolean B. Hagan
Sep 22, 1913
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Benjamin Franklin Hagan
Aug 10, 1917
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James Shirley Booth Oct 16, 1918
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Charles F. Turknett
Sep 26, 1919
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Henry A. Everett
Jan 20, 1920
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William J. Kelly
Sep 3, 1924
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Jesse J. Barber
May 20, 1929
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L. M. Dyer May 23, 1929
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Willie D. Smith
Jan 19, 1930
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J. Thomas Watts May 5, 1933
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John P. Ellis
Sep 11, 1937
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Clarence E. Ballou
Sep 29, 1937
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Ellis V. Dyal
Jun 22, 1946
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Richard M. Scarborough
Jun 22, 1946
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Fred W. Higginbotham
Aug 18, 1947
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Robert Quincy Tucker
Dec 24, 1952
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Thomas A. Robinson, Jr. Dec 16, 1953
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Napolean B. Harvey Oct 2, 1956
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Charles Sea
May 24, 1959
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Ernest Charles Register Apr 20, 1960
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William E. McCooley
Sep 5, 1962
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William L. Griffin Jul 29, 1967
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Jake B. Edwards Feb 1, 1968
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