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Lieutenant John Healy was killed in an automobile crash on CR 833, west of Clewiston, Florida while traveling between the Tampa Reservation and the Hollywood Reservation.
His vehicle left the roadway during inclement weather and entered a canal, causing him to drown.
Lieutenant Healy had served with the Seminole Police Department for four years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Healy gave the Seminole Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hollywood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Healy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Seminole Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
John is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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 1986, 10 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 10th heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
In 1986, 82 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1986, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 35. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35. John had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
John was 35. 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. John had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 35. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.9% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 13.9%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Seminole Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, 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
Seminole Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-W
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