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Patrolman English was killed while doing traffic duty on Providence Road near what is known as Electric Pond.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman English served with the Northbridge Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Northbridge community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman English.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
John is the only officer of Northbridge Police Department remembered here.
John is one of 158 officers lost to accidents in MA, 33.7% of the 469 remembered there.
John is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1930, 5 officers in MA were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 86 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
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 9.5% of these deaths in MA; August holds the most, 12.7%. Wednesdays: 15.8%.
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 Northbridge 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 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-W
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