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Patrolman Proud succumbed to injuries sustained almost two months earlier when his police motorcycle struck a telephone pole near the intersection of West Seneca Street and Fifth Avenue. Patrolman Proud returned to the police department following the accident and attempted to rest. After several hours his condition began to worsen and he was taken to Oswego Hospital where he lapsed into a comma. He never regained consciousness before succumbing to his injuries. Patrolman Proud had served with the Oswego Police Department for 7 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, father, three sisters, and three brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Proud gave the Oswego Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Oswego community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Proud.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Oswego Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Edward is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 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, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
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
Edward was 40. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Edward had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Edward was 40. 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. Edward had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 40. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Edward had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.1% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Wednesdays: 14.2%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Oswego Police Department.
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 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Oswego Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
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