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Marshal Otto Jirecek was killed when a speeding motorist stuck his patrol car in the rear on Aurora Road. His patrol vehicle overturned, burst into flames, and Marshal Jirecek was trapped inside. A second Marshal at the scene was unable to pull Marshall Jirecek to safety because of the intense heat from the fire. The driver of the car that stuck Marshal Jirecek's car was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Marshal Jirecek had served with the Solon Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Jirecek gave the Solon Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Solon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Jirecek.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Solon Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Otto is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Otto is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Otto is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1939, 6 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1939, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1939, 83 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 85th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Otto was 42. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Otto had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Otto was 42. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Otto had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Otto was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Otto had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 7.9% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 13.3%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Solon Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Solon Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Otto among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-E
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