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Officer Stoner died from injuries received when he jumped from the running board of a vehicle following a pursuit. He had gotten onto the running board of the vehicle driven by a 16-year-old who had hit a motorcyclist and then fled. Although injured he was able to get up and arrest the youth. About one hour after returning to duty he fell into unconsciousness and died shortly thereafter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Stoner served with the Aberdeen Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Aberdeen community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Stoner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Aberdeen Police Department has lost 4 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Ora is one of 111 officers lost to accidents in WA, 32.6% of the 340 remembered there.
Ora is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ora is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1937, 1 officer in WA was lost to accidents, the 30th heaviest of 70 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 5.
In 1937, 95 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 10th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1937, 109 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
February holds 3.6% of these deaths in WA; November holds the most, 15.3%. Sundays: 18.9%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 25% of all 4 deaths at Aberdeen Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 32.6% of all 340 deaths in WA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 9.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Aberdeen Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Ora among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 18-W
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