Patrolman

James Goodwin

Cleveland Division of Police — Cleveland, OH
Accident
End of Watch May 4, 1942
Age 42
Tour of Duty 15 yrs
Badge 1104
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Gender Male

Incident

Patrolman James Goodwin died from injuries received in a motorcycle accident while escorting a parade. He was riding eastbound on Euclid Avenue near East 100th Street while escorting the Cleveland's War Bond Parade when he attempted to pass a motorcycle operated by a volunteer helping to form the parade at University Circle. As Patrolman Goodwin neared the other motorcycle, it struck the rear wheel of Patrolman Goodwin's bike, causing him to swerve into the path of an oncoming automobile. Patrolman Goodwin was rushed to Lakeside Hospital with serious injuries, and he died from the injuries four days later. Patrolman Goodwin had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters. He was buried in Knollwood Cemetery.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Goodwin gave the Cleveland Division of Police 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cleveland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Goodwin.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Other
Location Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH
Platform Identity cdpd.cuyahoga.oh.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch May 4, 1942
Tour of Duty 15 yrs
Age 42
Badge Number 1104
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Accident

The Sacrifice · Accident

James is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.

33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1942, 65 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 65th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

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Who

James was 42. 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. James had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

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When

May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.

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How

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

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His people

Cleveland Division of Police has 119 officers remembered here, James among them.

Across the years

Patrolman James Goodwin

Cleveland Division of Police · End of Watch May 4, 1942

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-W

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