Roll of Honor
Incident
Killed by a delayed action bomb after an air raid at Beamish.
Killed by a delayed action bomb after an air raid at Beamish.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Constable Reay served with the Durham County Constabulary.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Constable Reay.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Special Constable Robert Reay is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In ENG, 702 of 2,827 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 24.8% of this state's fallen. That is 24.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Durham County Constabulary, 8 of 29 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 27.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert Reay's cause is highlighted.
How Robert Reay Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert Reay is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
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