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Officer Stoll was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a call.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, father, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Stoll served with the South Milwaukee Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the South Milwaukee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Stoll.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
South Milwaukee Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 125 officers lost to accidents in WI, 39.3% of the 318 remembered there.
John is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1987, 5 officers in WI were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1987, 76 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 35th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1987, 95 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 28. Of the 101 lost to accidents in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 45; the middle age was 34.
John was 28. 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 was 28. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
June holds 7.2% of these deaths in WI; July holds the most, 16.8%. Sundays: 15.2%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at South Milwaukee Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.3% of all 318 deaths in WI, 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 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
South Milwaukee Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 55-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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