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Patrolman Albert Fisher succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when he fell into an elevator shaft while on duty.
The accident occurred when he called for the elevator while conducting a check of a building. He opened the elevator gate and stepped in, thinking the elevator was there. However, the elevator was not at his floor and he fell approximately 3-feet, striking his chest.
He was able to exit the shaft and report back to the police headquarters to report his injury. He was examined by a doctor and told to go home. His condition worsened the following day and he succumbed to his injuries the next day.
Patrolman Fisher had served with the Burlington Police Department for 16 years. He is survived by his wife, son, father, two brothers, and four sisters. His father was a former police chief in Burlington.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, father, two brothers, and four sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Fisher gave the Burlington Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Burlington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Fisher.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Burlington Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
J. is one of 12 officers lost to accidents in VT, 38.7% of the 31 remembered there.
J. is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
J. 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 1947, 1 officer in VT was lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 10 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 2.
In 1947, 53 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 88th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1947, 60 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 91st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
J. was 39. Of the 12 lost to accidents in VT whose age is recorded, half were between 38 and 54.5; the middle age was 46. J. had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 14.5 years.
J. 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. J. had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
J. 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. J. had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8.3% of these deaths in VT; May holds the most, 25%. Mondays: 33.3%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.4%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Burlington Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 38.7% of all 31 deaths in VT, the 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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Burlington Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, J. among them.
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