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Patrolman Nicholas Catalano was killed in a traffic accident while responding to a hold-up alarm. En route to the alarm, Patrolman Catalano's patrol car was hit by a vehicle driven by a disabled driver who could not hear the siren. Patrolman Catalano was thrown from his patrol car and incurred fatal head injuries. Patrolman Catalano had served with the Mayfield Heights Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and daughter. Catalano Drive off of Lander Road was named in memory of Patrolman Catalano. A memorial stone is on the island in the center of the cul-de-sac commemorating his service.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Catalano gave the Mayfield Heights Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mayfield Heights community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Catalano.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Nicholas is the only officer of Mayfield Heights Police Department remembered here.
Nicholas is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Nicholas is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Nicholas 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 1956, 2 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 53rd heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1956, 60 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 73rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1956, 74 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Nicholas was 30. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Nicholas had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Nicholas was 30. 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. Nicholas had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Nicholas was 30. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Nicholas had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Wednesdays: 11.3%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Mayfield Heights Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-W
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