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Patrolman Miller died from injuries received in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit. The suspect was acquitted of charges in connection with Patrolman Miller's death in two separate trials.
Survivors
Patrolman Miller was survived by his expectant wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Miller served with the Rossford Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Rossford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Clifton is the only officer of Rossford Police Department remembered here.
Clifton is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Clifton is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Clifton 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 1966, 3 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 35th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1966, 77 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1966, 95 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Clifton was 30. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37.
Clifton was 30. 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.
Clifton was 30. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
May holds 8.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Rossford Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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