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Reserve Officer McMaster was killed after being involved in a traffic accident while he and his partner responded to a silent alarm call. Despite having their emergency lights activated, a van pulled out in front of them, causing the patrol car to strike the rear end of the van. The patrol car flipped over and slid into a river. Responding officers were able to free both officers. They were transported to a local hospital where Officer McMaster was pronounced dead. Officer McMaster had served with the agency for only 4 months.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Reserve McMaster served with the Warrenton Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Warrenton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Reserve McMaster.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Robert is the only officer of Warrenton Police Department remembered here.
Robert is one of 66 officers lost to accidents in OR, 33.5% of the 197 remembered there.
Robert is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robert 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 1996, 1 officer in OR was lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 45 years on record. The heaviest was 1961, with 3.
In 1996, 49 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 98th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1996, 57 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 94th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Robert was 25. Of the 59 lost to accidents in OR whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 44.5; the middle age was 36. Robert had served 0.3 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Robert was 25. 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. Robert had served 0.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robert was 25. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Robert had served 0.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 3% of these deaths in OR; May holds the most, 16.7%. Saturdays: 18.2%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Warrenton Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 33.5% of all 197 deaths in OR, 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-E
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