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Deputy Sheriff Hiram Moore was struck and killed by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop.
No charges were filed against the driver, who claimed he was blinded by the lights from the stopped car and patrol car.
Deputy Moore had served with the Chenango County Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Moore gave the Chenango County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Norwich community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Moore.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Hiram is the only officer of Chenango County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Hiram is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Hiram is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Hiram is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1948, 6 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 32nd heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1948, 74 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1948, 81 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Hiram was 62. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Hiram had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Hiram was 62. 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. Hiram had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Hiram was 62. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Hiram had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 7.2% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Thursdays: 14.4%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Chenango County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 27-E
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