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Patrolman George Johnston was killed in an automobile accident while responding to backup officers with the Maplewood Police Department as they responded to a prowler call. His patrol car overturned after it struck the rails of an abandoned street car line on Manchester Road near Hanley Road. Patrolman Johnston was killed but his partner was not injured. Patrolman Johnston had served with the Richmond Heights Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Johnston gave the Richmond Heights Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Richmond Heights community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Johnston.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Richmond Heights Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
George is one of 242 officers lost to accidents in MO, 29.2% of the 829 remembered there.
George is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1953, 2 officers in MO were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1953, 54 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1953, 62 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 39. Of the 226 lost to accidents in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 42; the middle age was 33. George had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
George was 39. 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 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 39. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. George had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9.9% of these deaths in MO; August holds the most, 12.8%. Sundays: 12.8%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Richmond Heights Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 829 deaths in MO, 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 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Richmond Heights Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 12-E
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