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Officer Charles Palamara was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle at Mamaroneck Avenue and Ethelridge Road. He was cut off by another vehicle, causing him to lose control. He was transported to White Plains Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Officer Palamara had served with the White Plains Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Palamara gave the White Plains Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the White Plains community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Palamara.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
White Plains Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Charles is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Charles is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles 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 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
Charles was 38. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Charles had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Charles was 38. 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. Charles had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 38. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Charles had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 7.2% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Wednesdays: 14.2%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at White Plains Police Department, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
White Plains Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 30-E
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