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Patrolman Perry was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty.
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He had served with the agency for 2 years and was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Perry gave the Millburn Township Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Millburn community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Perry.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Mortimer is the only officer of Millburn Township Police Department remembered here.
Mortimer is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Mortimer is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Mortimer 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 1925, 5 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1925, 88 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1925, 96 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 26th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Mortimer was 33. 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. Mortimer had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Mortimer was 33. 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. Mortimer had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Mortimer was 33. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Mortimer had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8.5% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Millburn Township 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-W
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