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Sergeant William Ford was shot and killed by a man that he had ejected from a train next to County Road in the Claxton Yards in Secaucus, New Jersey. He was able to return fire, killing the subject. Sergeant Ford had served with the Erie Railroad Police Department for 15 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Ford gave the Erie Railroad Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cleveland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Ford.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Erie Railroad Police Department has lost 13 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
William is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William 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 1935, 1 officer at Erie Railroad Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 7 years on record. The heaviest was 1912, with 2.
In 1935, 7 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1935, 154 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 25th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1935, 156 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William was 45. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Erie Railroad Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 41.5 and 44.8; the middle age was 43.5. William had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
William was 45. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
William was 45. 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. William had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 45. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 12.5% of these deaths at Erie Railroad Police Department; December holds the most, 25%. Tuesdays: 12.5%.
July holds 9.6% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Tuesdays: 14.5%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 13 deaths at Erie Railroad Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 62.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 31.6% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Erie Railroad Police Department has 13 officers remembered here, William among them.
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Andrew J. Craw
Dec 11, 1912
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Thomas Mallory
Dec 11, 1912
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Herbert Vreeland Feb 25, 1916
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Leroy Wise Sep 21, 1916
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John Miller Jun 13, 1917
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Howard Snyder Feb 16, 1918
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Charles A. Lowery, Jr. Apr 10, 1919
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George Harper Jan 6, 1922
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Frank Russell Shea Oct 10, 1924
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Charles William Bound
Aug 27, 1927
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John W. Holt
Apr 15, 1931
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William S. Ford Jul 30, 1935
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Joseph Koning
Feb 28, 1942
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-W
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