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Police Officer John Passer was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a traffic violator he was attempting to stop at the intersection of South Greenwood Avenue and Lotus Path. He had pulled alongside the violator's vehicle to signal the driver to pull over. The driver, apparently not seeing him, turned left and struck him. Officer Passer was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Survivors
Officer Passer had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife, two daughters, and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Passer gave the Clearwater Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Clearwater community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Passer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Clearwater Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
John is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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 1970, 7 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1970, 90 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1970, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 24. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. John had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
John was 24. 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. John had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 24. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 6.1% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Sundays: 13.4%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Clearwater Police Department. The weapon recorded was not available, in 25% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.6% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.3% of these deaths.
His people
Clearwater Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-E
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