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Patrolman Edgar Wright was killed when his motorcycle was in a collision at North and Dudley Avenues. Both of Officer Wright's legs were broken, he received a concussion, and he suffered internal injuries. He was taken to Muhlenberg Hospital where he died the following morning after surgery to attempt save one of his legs. Patrolman Wright had served with the agency for 15 years and had previously served with the United States Army.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, mother, two brothers, and a sister.
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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 Wright gave the Westfield Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Westfield 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
Edgar B. Wright served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Edgar is the only officer of Westfield Police Department remembered here.
Edgar is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Edgar is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Edgar 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 1938, 5 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1938, 89 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1938, 100 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Edgar was 39. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5. Edgar had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edgar was 39. 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. Edgar had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edgar was 39. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Edgar had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Tuesdays: 11.2%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Westfield Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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
Edgar B. Wright served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-W
What is kept
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