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Sergeant Adam Rosenthal was killed in an automobile crash near the intersection of Southwest 18th Street and Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton at approximately 6:15 am.
He was reporting to the station at the beginning of his shift when his patrol car struck a tree in the median. He was flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Sergeant Rosenthal had served with the Delray Beach Police Department for 16 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Rosenthal gave the Delray Beach Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Delray Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Rosenthal.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Delray Beach Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Adam is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Adam is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Adam 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 2011, 6 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 2011, 64 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2011, 72 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 73rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Adam was 39. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Adam had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Adam was 39. 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. Adam had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Adam was 39. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Adam had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 10.5% of these deaths in FL, more than any other month. Thursdays: 11.8%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Delray 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
Delray Beach Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Adam among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 17-W
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