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Incident
Patrolman Frank Cichon was struck and killed by a drunk driver at Glenwood Avenue and Cleveland Street while he and another officer investigated a hit-and-run accident at 1:30 am. The two officers and two civilians were standing in the street when the drunk driver struck all four of them. Patrolman Cichon was thrown 115 feet. He was transported to South Side Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries two hours later. The driver was arrested and was determined to have a BAC of .135. He was issued a fine of $2,500. Patrolman Cichon had served with the Youngstown Police Department for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Cichon gave the Youngstown Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Youngstown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Cichon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Youngstown Police Department has lost 12 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
Frank is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Frank is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1963, 1 officer at Youngstown Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1963, 1 officer in OH was killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1963, 71 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1963, 71 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 106th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frank was 41. Of the 8 killed feloniously at Youngstown Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30.8 and 38.8; the middle age was 34.5. Frank had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Frank was 41. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Frank was 41. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 41. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 25% of these deaths at Youngstown Police Department, more than any other month. Saturdays: 12.5%.
December holds 9.6% of these deaths in OH, more than any other month. Saturdays: 17%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 12 deaths at Youngstown Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 12.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Youngstown Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
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William Freed
May 20, 1891
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Alfred Evans
Nov 5, 1911
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Samuel Banks
Oct 6, 1919
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Alexander Warren
May 3, 1921
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George Leonard
Mar 30, 1924
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Benjamin J. Yeadon
Feb 7, 1925
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Henry Alosious Clemens
Dec 4, 1927
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Frank Cichon
Dec 21, 1963
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Ralph J. DeSalle, Jr.
Jun 13, 1984
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Paul Joseph Durkin
Sep 22, 1987
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Millard Williams
Apr 14, 1992
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Michael Thomas Hartzell
Apr 29, 2003
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-E
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