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Patrolman Edward McCormack was killed when his patrol car was struck head on by a bus.
Patrolman McCormack was responding to a call and traveling on Old Montgomery Highway. His vehicle struck the bus head-on while going around a curve. The bus had crossed the centerline and was in Patrolman McCormack's lane.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman McCormack served with the Homewood Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Homewood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman McCormack.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Homewood Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Edward is one of 182 officers lost to accidents in AL, 28.3% of the 643 remembered there.
Edward is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward 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 1953, 4 officers in AL were lost to accidents, the 7th heaviest of 85 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 6.
In 1953, 54 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1953, 62 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
March holds 4.4% of these deaths in AL; July holds the most, 13.2%. Mondays: 13.7%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Homewood Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 28.3% of all 643 deaths in AL, 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
Homewood Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-E
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