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Patrolman Herron was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating an accident on US 27. It is believed that the darkness prevented the driver from seeing him prior to striking him. Patrolman Herron had served as a part-time officer with the agency for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, and two grandchildren.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Herron gave the Falmouth Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Falmouth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Herron.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Falmouth Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 161 officers lost to accidents in KY, 16.4% of the 984 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 1986, 2 officers in KY were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1937, with 7.
In 1986, 82 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1986, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 47. Of the 150 lost to accidents in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 49.8; the middle age was 39. John had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 47. 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. John had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 47. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8.1% of these deaths in KY; April holds the most, 13.7%. Saturdays: 16.1%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Falmouth Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 16.4% of all 984 deaths in KY, 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.
His people
Falmouth Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E
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