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Undersheriff George Conway and his wife were killed while returning from a New York Sheriff's Association meeting in which he was representing the agency.
Their vehicle was struck head-on by a moving van on Route 17 in front of the Tioga Terrace Shopping Center in Apalachin.
Undersheriff Conway had served with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for 39 years.
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39 years. You could have gone home.
Undersheriff Conway gave the Monroe County Sheriff's Office 39 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Rochester community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Undersheriff Conway.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has lost 10 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
George is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 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, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1965, 1 officer at Monroe County Sheriff's Office was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1965, 5 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1965, 56 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 83rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1965, 70 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 74th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 68. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Monroe County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 57; the middle age was 50. George had served 39 years; the middle length of service was 24.5 years.
George was 68. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. George had served 39 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
George was 68. 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 39 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 68. 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 39 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 20% of these deaths at Monroe County Sheriff's Office; February holds the most, 40%. Fridays: 60%.
August holds 9.7% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Fridays: 14.5%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 15.1%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 10 deaths at Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has 10 officers remembered here, George among them.
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Simon J. Bermingham Jan 10, 1912
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Charles Frederick Sova
Sep 8, 1931
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Joseph G. Munz
Feb 26, 1932
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William Marshall
Apr 3, 1946
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John Pullano
May 16, 1957
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George A. Conway
Aug 13, 1965
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Frank E. Dombrowski
Feb 6, 1970
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Robert M. Skelton, Jr.
Jun 23, 1972
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Peter J. Rotolo
Sep 20, 1974
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Catherine M. Crawford
Mar 5, 1995
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 6-W
What is kept
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