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Patrolman Daniel Murphy was killed in a motorcycle accident. He was turning at the intersection of Centre Avenue and Pelham Road when he was struck by an automobile and thrown from his motorcycle. Patrolman Murphy was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries five days later. Patrolman Murphy was survived by his parents, two sisters, and three brothers. He previously earned a commendation for saving a bedridden invalid from a house fire.
Survivors
Patrolman Murphy was survived by his parents, two sisters, and three brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Murphy gave the New Rochelle Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the New Rochelle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Murphy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
New Rochelle Police Department has lost 10 officers; 6 of them lost to accidents.
Daniel is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 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 1930, 2 officers at New Rochelle Police Department were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1930, 24 officers in NY were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1930, 113 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1930, 131 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
Who
Daniel was 27. Of the 6 lost to accidents at New Rochelle Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 37.5 and 42.5; the middle age was 40. Daniel had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 12.5 years.
Daniel was 27. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Daniel had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Daniel was 27. 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 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Daniel was 27. 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 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 16.7% of these deaths at New Rochelle Police Department; September holds the most, 33.3%. Fridays: 33.3%.
April holds 7.2% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Fridays: 14.5%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 60% of all 10 deaths at New Rochelle Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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
New Rochelle Police Department has 10 officers remembered here, Daniel among them.
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Maurice Ahearn
Jun 20, 1903
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Thomas L. Payne
Sep 23, 1929
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Daniel F. Murphy
Apr 25, 1930
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Timothy Mahoney
May 5, 1930
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William E. Mancusi
Jul 20, 1934
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Allen Bruce McLeod, Sr.
Feb 14, 1977
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John C. Phillips
Oct 1, 1981
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Gary D. Pagano
Sep 14, 1982
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Kathleen O'Connor-Funigiello
Aug 16, 2018
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Mark S. Gado
Sep 16, 2018
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-W
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