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Inspector Frank Guzzo was killed in a motorcycle while pursuing a speeding vehicle. Inspector Guzzo's motorcycle collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Tremont Avenue and Ross Street in East Orange. He was taken to Orange Memorial Hospital where his own son, who was a surgeon, operated on him in an attempt to save his life. On October 7th, 2008, Patrolman Guzzo was posthumously promoted to the rank of Inspector along with three other fallen officers from the Orange Police Department.
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25 years. You could have gone home.
Inspector Guzzo gave the Orange Police Department 25 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Orange community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Inspector Guzzo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Orange Police Department has lost 4 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Frank is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Frank is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank 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 1952, 3 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 24th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1952, 52 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 90th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1952, 65 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 83rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Frank was 56. 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. Frank had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 56. 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. Frank had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 56. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Frank had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.9% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Wednesdays: 14.7%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 25% of all 4 deaths at Orange Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Orange Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-E
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