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Patrolman Cardone was struck and killed by a vehicle while assisting a Woodbridge police officer during a traffic stop on Route 1. Patrolman Cardone had only served with the South Brunswick Police Department for six weeks and previously served with the Essex County Sheriff's Department for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his mother, stepfather, father, sister, and fiancee.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Cardone gave the South Brunswick Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Monmouth Junction community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Cardone.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
South Brunswick Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Robert is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Robert is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robert is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1989, 2 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 39th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1989, 84 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1989, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Robert was 23. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5. Robert had served 3.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robert was 23. 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. Robert had served 3.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robert was 23. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Robert had served 3.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 10.1% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Tuesdays: 11.2%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at South Brunswick Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
South Brunswick Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Robert among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-W
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