James Gene Reegan
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Motorcycle Officer

James Gene Reegan

Galveston Police Department — Galveston, TX
Accident
End of Watch June 29, 1927
Age 32
Tour of Duty 5 yrs
Badge 98
Gender Male

Incident

Motorcycle Officer James Reegan was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing several suspects who he was attempting to stop for a traffic violation. The subjects lost control of the vehicle and struck a sign, knocking into the roadway. Officer Reegan was unable to stop in time, and his motorcycle struck the sign. He was thrown over the handlebars and sustained fatal injuries. Officer Reegan had served with the Galveston Police Department for 5 years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and four children.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Motorcycle Officer Reegan gave the Galveston Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Galveston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Motorcycle Officer Reegan.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Police Department
Location Galveston, Galveston County, TX
Platform Identity gpd.galveston.tx.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch June 29, 1927
Tour of Duty 5 yrs
Age 32
Badge Number 98
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Accident
Weapon Not available

The Sacrifice · Accident

James is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.

34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1927, 114 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

James was 32. 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. James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

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When

June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

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How

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.6% of these deaths.

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His people

Galveston Police Department has 19 officers remembered here, James among them.

Motorcycle Officer James Gene Reegan

Galveston Police Department · End of Watch June 29, 1927

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-W

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