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Jonathan William Raymond Ginka
Incident
Police Officer Jon Ginka was killed in a single vehicle crash on Henry Street, south of Ross Road, shortly after 2:30 am.
His patrol SUV left the roadway and struck a tree, causing extensive damage. He was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Officer Ginka had served with the Norton Shores Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Ginka gave the Norton Shores Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Norton Shores community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Ginka.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Jonathan is the only officer of Norton Shores Police Department remembered here.
Jonathan is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
Jonathan is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jonathan 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 2017, 3 officers in MI were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
In 2017, 57 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2017, 60 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 91st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jonathan was 34. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. Jonathan had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jonathan was 34. 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. Jonathan had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jonathan was 34. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jonathan had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 10.7% of these deaths in MI; August holds the most, 14.3%. Wednesdays: 13.4%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Norton Shores Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, 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
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