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Thomas Joseph Morash
Incident
Officer Thomas Morash was killed when his motorcycle struck a vehicle while responding to a call of a minor traffic collision.
As he was driving south on Dixie Highway, between Monroe Drive and Kenilworth Boulevard, a woman driving a Honda Civic turned into Officer Morash's path. The impact catapulted Officer Morash from the seat of his 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King onto the pavement. Officer Morash was transported to St. Mary's Medical Center where he died from his injuries.
The driver of the Honda was arrested and charged with driving without a valid driver's license, causing a death, and violating the right of way. She was later sentenced to seven years probation but was re-sentenced to seven years in prison after violating her probation.
Officer Morash had served with the West Palm Beach Police Department for 12 years and had previously served with the Fort Pierce Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, parents, three brothers, and three sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Morash gave the West Palm Beach Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the West Palm Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Morash.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
West Palm Beach Police Department has lost 13 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
Thomas is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2003, 1 officer at West Palm Beach Police Department was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 2003, 4 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 22nd heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 2003, 80 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2003, 94 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 29th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Thomas was 33. Of the 5 lost to accidents at West Palm Beach Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 35; the middle age was 34. Thomas had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Thomas was 33. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Thomas had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Thomas was 33. 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. Thomas had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Thomas was 33. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Thomas had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 20% of these deaths at West Palm Beach Police Department; March holds the most, 40%. Fridays: 40%.
October holds 9.9% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Fridays: 15.3%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 38.5% of all 13 deaths at West Palm Beach Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
West Palm Beach Police Department has 13 officers remembered here, Thomas among them.
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William Morgan Payton
Feb 9, 1924
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Jack Grace Wadlington
Mar 31, 1935
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Lewis Allen Conner
Aug 7, 1937
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Festus Alvah Tatum, Jr.
Mar 28, 1959
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Clarence Leo Wagner
Feb 10, 1967
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William Harold Fletcher
Apr 6, 1967
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David Richard Van Curler
Apr 6, 1967
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Robert Dennis Edwards
Jan 21, 1984
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Brian Heywood Chappell
Aug 22, 1988
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Thomas Joseph Morash
Oct 17, 2003
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Robert Alan Williams
Aug 16, 2021
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Anthony Christopher Testa
Sep 25, 2021
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Jeremy Boykins
Sep 10, 2024
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-W
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