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Police Officer Bob Grim was struck and killed by the driver of a vehicle while investigating a minor traffic accident on Nova Road at 11:45 am.
Officer Grim was standing in the inside lane of the roadway when he was struck. The driver responsible for the collision was cleared of all charges.
Officer Grim had served with the Ormond Beach Police Department for 18 months but had served in law enforcement for 36 years. He had previously served with the Volusia County Sheriff's Department, the Daytona Beach Police Department, and as chief of the Daytona Beach International Airport Police Department. He is survived by his wife, two sons, daughter, granddaughter, brother, and sister. One of his sons is a Daytona Beach Police Officer.
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He is survived by his wife, two sons, daughter, granddaughter, brother, and sister.
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36 years. You could have gone home.
Police Officer Grim gave the Ormond Beach Police Department 36 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Ormond Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Grim.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Robert is the only officer of Ormond Beach Police Department remembered here.
Robert is one of 315 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.3% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Robert is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Robert 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 2004, 7 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 2004, 72 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 43rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2004, 77 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Robert was 60. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Robert had served 36 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Robert was 60. 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. Robert had served 36 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robert was 60. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Robert had served 36 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.5% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
November holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Ormond Beach Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 31.3% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, 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.
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