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Marshal Edward Cook was killed when his gun fell out of his holster discharging when it hit the sidewalk. The bullet struck Marshal Cook in the heart. Marshal Cook had served with the Culver Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Cook gave the Culver Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Culver community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Cook.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Edward is the only officer of Culver Police Department remembered here.
Edward is one of 151 officers lost to accidents in IN, 30% of the 503 remembered there.
Edward is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward 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 1932, 3 officers in IN were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 85 years on record. The heaviest was 1942, with 4.
In 1932, 110 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1932, 121 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Edward was 50. Of the 149 lost to accidents in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36. Edward had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4.6 years.
Edward was 50. 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. Edward had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 50. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Edward had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 7.3% of these deaths in IN; December holds the most, 11.3%. Tuesdays: 23.2%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Culver Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 503 deaths in IN, 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 45-W
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