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Officer Medina was killed in an automobile accident while returning to his city from a parole hearing. An elderly driver of an oncoming car suffered a fatal heart attack and the vehicle crossed into Officer Medina's path, killing him instantly.
Survivors
Officer Medina was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Medina served with the National City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the National City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Medina.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Robert is the only officer of National City Police Department remembered here.
Robert is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Robert is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robert 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 1987, 11 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
In 1987, 76 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 35th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1987, 95 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Robert was 29. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35.
Robert was 29. 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.
Robert was 29. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
June holds 8.6% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 15.4%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at National City Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, 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 17-E
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