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Deputy William Marshall was killed when the patrol car he was driving overturned on Scottsville Road about a quarter mile north of North Road.
He lost control of the vehicle for an unknown reason and the vehicle left the roadway and overturned, killing Deputy Marshall.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Marshall served with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Rochester community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Marshall.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has lost 10 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
William is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1946, 1 officer at Monroe County Sheriff's Office was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1946, 6 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 32nd heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1946, 63 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1946, 68 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 50. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Monroe County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 57; the middle age was 50.
William was 50. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37.
William was 50. 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.
William was 50. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
April holds 20% of these deaths at Monroe County Sheriff's Office; February holds the most, 40%. Wednesdays: 20%.
April holds 7.2% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Wednesdays: 14.2%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 10 deaths at Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has 10 officers remembered here, William among them.
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Simon J. Bermingham Jan 10, 1912
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Charles Frederick Sova
Sep 8, 1931
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Joseph G. Munz
Feb 26, 1932
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William Marshall
Apr 3, 1946
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John Pullano
May 16, 1957
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George A. Conway
Aug 13, 1965
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Frank E. Dombrowski
Feb 6, 1970
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Robert M. Skelton, Jr.
Jun 23, 1972
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Peter J. Rotolo
Sep 20, 1974
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Catherine M. Crawford
Mar 5, 1995
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-W
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