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Patrolman Collins was killed in an automobile accident while on duty.
Survivors
Patrolman Collins was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Collins gave the Millis Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Millis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Collins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Thomas is the only officer of Millis Police Department remembered here.
Thomas is one of 158 officers lost to accidents in MA, 33.7% of the 469 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 1978, 4 officers in MA were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 86 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1978, 78 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 30th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1978, 101 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Thomas was 41. Of the 154 lost to accidents in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 39. Thomas had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Thomas was 41. 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 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Thomas was 41. 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 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.2% of these deaths in MA; August holds the most, 12.7%. Fridays: 19.6%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Millis Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, 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 31-W
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