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Patrolman O'Connor was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol. His motorcycle collided with another car at the intersection of Pearl Street and Light Street.
Patrolman O'Connor had served with the agency for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman O'Connor gave the Oshkosh Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Oshkosh community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman O'Connor.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Oshkosh Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
George is one of 125 officers lost to accidents in WI, 39.3% of the 318 remembered there.
George is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1922, 2 officers in WI were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 5.
In 1922, 82 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1922, 101 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 42. Of the 101 lost to accidents in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 45; the middle age was 34. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
George was 42. 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. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 42. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 16.8% of these deaths in WI, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Oshkosh Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 39.3% of all 318 deaths in WI, 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.
His people
Oshkosh Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-E
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