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Officer Eklof was killed in an automobile accident while on duty.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Eklof served with the Kearny Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Kearny community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Eklof.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Kearny Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Fabian is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Fabian is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Fabian 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 1930, 5 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1930, 113 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1930, 131 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
When
December holds 10.1% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Mondays: 17.1%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Kearny Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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
Kearny Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Fabian among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-W
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