Incident
Patrolman Robert Toler died as a result of complications from influenza while performing his assigned duties during the Influenza Pandemic.
The Wilmington Police Department had been tasked with enforcing local health laws to help prevent the spread of influenza, as well as performing their regular police duties.
Patrolman Toler served with the Wilmington Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, mother, and siblings.
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Tributes
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 Toler gave the Wilmington Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wilmington community. Thank you 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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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Robert Stacy Toler served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Illness
Wilmington Police Department has lost 12 officers; 2 of them lost to illness.
Robert is one of 37 officers lost to illness in NC, 5.6% of the 664 remembered there.
Robert is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Robert is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1918, 2 officers in NC were lost to illness, the 4th heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 19.
In 1918, 226 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 3rd heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.
In 1918, 235 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 3rd heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
Who
Robert was 40. Of the 37 lost to illness in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 41 and 57; the middle age was 50. Robert had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 16 years.
Robert was 40. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. Robert had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Robert was 40. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. Robert had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
October holds 29.7% of these deaths in NC, more than any other month. Mondays: 27%.
October holds 14.9% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 14.2%.
October holds 12.6% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 14.6%.
How
Illness deaths account for 16.7% of all 12 deaths at Wilmington Police Department, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 5.6% of all 664 deaths in NC, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
His people
Wilmington Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, Robert among them.
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Thomas DeVane, V Aug 5, 1865
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William Freeman Craig
Sep 23, 1918
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Robert Stacy Toler Oct 7, 1918
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Leon George
Jul 29, 1924
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Adrian Darsey Newton
Jul 18, 1936
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Roy J. Carney
Apr 1, 1937
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David Hall
Nov 7, 1949
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William C. Jordan
Jun 10, 1950
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Clarence A. Davis
Jun 24, 1971
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James William Nunalee, Sr.
Apr 4, 1978
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Christopher Fitzgerald Williams
Jun 16, 2006
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Richard John Matthews
Feb 18, 2009
Military Service
Robert Stacy Toler served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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