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Patrolman Daniel Laird was killed in an automobile accident near the intersection of Northfield Avenue and Koewing Place while on duty at approximately 2:30 am. Patrolman Laird had served with the West Orange Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Laird gave the West Orange Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the West Orange community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Laird.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
West Orange Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Daniel is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Daniel 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 1946, 5 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1946, 63 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1946, 68 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Daniel was 31. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5. Daniel had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Daniel was 31. 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. Daniel had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Daniel was 31. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Daniel had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 10.1% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Mondays: 17.1%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at West Orange Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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.
His people
West Orange Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Daniel among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-E
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