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Patrolman Edward Sawicki died from injuries sustained in a fall while on duty several years earlier. He had been involved in a pursuit and chased the vehicle into neighboring Marblehead, Massachusetts. The driver then fled on foot to a nearby seawall. As Patrolman Sawicki chased him over the seawall, he slipped and fell 8-feet onto boulders below. His back was broken as a result of the fall, and he remained a quadriplegic until his death several years later. Patrolman Sawicki had served with the Salem Police Department for 25 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, mother, and brother.
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25 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Sawicki gave the Salem Police Department 25 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Salem community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Sawicki.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Salem Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Edward is one of 158 officers lost to accidents in MA, 33.7% of the 469 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 1980, 2 officers in MA were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 86 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1980, 71 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1980, 86 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 46th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Edward was 50. Of the 154 lost to accidents in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 39. Edward had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Edward was 50. 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 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 50. 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 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 9.5% of these deaths in MA; August holds the most, 12.7%. Mondays: 9.5%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Salem Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, 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
Salem Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-W
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