James H. Stedman
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Patrolman

James H. Stedman

Cleveland Division of Police — Cleveland, OH
Accident
End of Watch January 25, 1905
Age 38
Tour of Duty 10 yrs
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Gender Male

Incident

Patrolman James Stedman was killed when he was crushed between two streetcars while directing traffic at Euclid Avenue and Ontario Street. He had been assigned to that corner for three years prior to the accident. As one of the cars was turning the corner the switch in the track suddenly flew open due to snow and ice being stuck in it. The rear of the streetcar struck him. He succumbed to his injuries as he was being transported to a local hospital. Patrolman Stedman had served with the Cleveland Police Department for ten years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Stedman gave the Cleveland Division of Police 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cleveland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Stedman.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Other
Location Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH
Platform Identity cdpd.cuyahoga.oh.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch January 25, 1905
Tour of Duty 10 yrs
Age 38
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Accident

The Sacrifice · Accident

James is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.

33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1905, 16 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 127th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

James 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. James had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

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When

January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

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How

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

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His people

Cleveland Division of Police has 119 officers remembered here, James among them.

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Where

Patrolman James H. Stedman

Cleveland Division of Police · End of Watch January 25, 1905

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-W

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