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Marshal Dale Perry was killed in a motorcycle crash on Columbia Boulevard during a period of fog at 7:00 p.m.
He lost control of his motorcycle and struck a utility pole. It was believed he was attempting to stop a vehicle at the time. He was transported to the Good Samaritan Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the next day.
Marshal Perry had only served with the St. Helens Police Department for 11 months and was the city's only police officer.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Perry served with the St. Helens Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the St. Helens community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Perry.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Dale is the only officer of St. Helens Police Department remembered here.
Dale is one of 66 officers lost to accidents in OR, 33.5% of the 197 remembered there.
Dale is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Dale 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 1924, 2 officers in OR were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 45 years on record. The heaviest was 1961, with 3.
In 1924, 86 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1924, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Dale was 29. Of the 59 lost to accidents in OR whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 44.5; the middle age was 36. Dale had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Dale was 29. 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. Dale had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Dale was 29. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Dale had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 15.2% of these deaths in OR; May holds the most, 16.7%. Saturdays: 18.2%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at St. Helens Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 33.5% of all 197 deaths in OR, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-W
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