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Patrolman Alvin Williams drowned while attempting to rescue two children from drowning in an overflowing creek. Patrolman Williams and his partner were on patrol following Tropical Storm Davis, which dropped several inches of rain on the area, causing rivers and creeks to overflow, when they heard 2 children screaming for help. The officers rushed to the scene and found two children drowning in a overflowing creek. Patrolman Williams took off his gun belt and jumped into the water in an attempt to rescue the children, but drowned in the attempt. The two children also drowned in the overflowing creek. Patrolman Williams had served with the Woodbridge Police Department for 20 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his son and three daughters.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Williams gave the Woodbridge Police Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Woodbridge community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Williams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Woodbridge Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Alvin is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Alvin is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alvin 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 1979, 2 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 39th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1979, 70 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1979, 88 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 41st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Alvin was 51. 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. Alvin had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alvin was 51. 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. Alvin had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alvin was 51. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Alvin had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.9% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Thursdays: 13.2%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Woodbridge 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.
His people
Woodbridge Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Alvin among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-W
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