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Officer Elmer Rumrill succumbed to injuries sustained five weeks earlier when a large overhead door struck him in the head. The accident occurred when he noticed that the factory door was open during his beat. As he attempted to close it, the door came down quickly and struck him on the back of his head. He was preparing to return to duty after five weeks when he suddenly lapsed into a coma and passed away. Officer Rumrill had served with the agency for 5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Rumrill gave the Gloversville Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gloversville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Rumrill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Gloversville Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Elmer is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Elmer is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Elmer 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 1936, 8 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 20th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1936, 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 1936, 97 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Elmer was 32. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Elmer had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Elmer 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. Elmer had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Elmer was 32. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Elmer had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 7.2% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Sundays: 16.4%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Gloversville Police Department, the 2nd 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
Gloversville Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Elmer among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-E
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