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Sergeant Thomas Kelly died as a result of respiratory failure as a result of prolonged exposure to lead and toxic gases in the department's shooting range. Sergeant Kelly served as the range officer at the time of his death. Sergeant Kelly had served with the agency for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Kelly gave the Derry Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Derry community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Kelly.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Thomas is the only officer of Derry Police Department remembered here.
Thomas is one of 16 officers lost to accidents in NH, 27.1% of the 59 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Thomas 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 1989, 3 officers in NH were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1989, 84 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1989, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Thomas was 35. Of the 15 lost to accidents in NH whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 38.5; the middle age was 35. Thomas had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Thomas was 35. 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. Thomas had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Thomas was 35. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Thomas had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 12.5% of these deaths in NH; October holds the most, 18.8%. Sundays: 12.5%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Derry Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 59 deaths in NH, 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-W
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