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Police Officer Harry Orr was killed in an accident while riding on his department motorcycle. He was on patrol and approaching the corner of St. George Avenue and Sycamore Street when he struck the rear of a truck that had no rear lights. He sustained severe injuries and was taken to Rahway Hospital, where he died. Officer Orr had served with the Rahway Police Department for at least 5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, and father.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Orr gave the Rahway Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rahway community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Orr.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Rahway Police Department has lost 9 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
Harry is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Harry is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harry 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 1922, 6 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1922, 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 1922, 101 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Harry was 36. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5. Harry had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harry was 36. 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. Harry had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harry was 36. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Harry had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 10.1% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Mondays: 17.1%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 44.4% of all 9 deaths at Rahway Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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
Rahway Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Harry among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 30-W
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