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Patrolman Fox died of blood poisoning approximately two weeks after falling and hurting his knee. He was chasing a suspect when the incident occurred.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Fox served with the Mexico Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Mexico community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Fox.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Illness
Benjamin is the only officer of Mexico Police Department remembered here.
Benjamin is one of 26 officers lost to illness in MO, 3.1% of the 829 remembered there.
Benjamin is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Benjamin is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1908, 1 officer in MO was lost to illness, the 5th heaviest of 9 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 10.
In 1908, 1 officer in the United States was lost to illness, the 75th heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.
In 1908, 12 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 33rd heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
Who
Benjamin was 58. Of the 26 lost to illness in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 40 and 59; the middle age was 55.5.
Benjamin was 58. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51.
Benjamin was 58. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49.
When
December holds 15.4% of these deaths in MO; November holds the most, 19.2%. Wednesdays: 15.4%.
December holds 9.6% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Wednesdays: 14%.
December holds 9.6% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Wednesdays: 13.6%.
How
Illness deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Mexico Police Department.
Illness deaths account for 3.1% of all 829 deaths in MO, the 4th most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-E
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