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Officer William Moss was killed in an automobile crash while en route to assist another officer at a crash scene.
During the response, his cruiser struck a tree on JFK Boulevard outside of Houston Intercontinental Airport.
Officer Moss served with the Houston Airport Police Department for one year.
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You barely got started.
Officer Moss gave the Houston Airport Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Houston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Moss.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
William is the only officer of Houston Airport Police Department remembered here.
William is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 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, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1983, 5 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1983, 74 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1983, 92 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 34th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 5 years.
William had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9.7% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Mondays: 12.8%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Houston Airport Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, 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.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-E
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