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Patrolman Preston died of injuries he received one month earlier, when his motorcycle was struck by an automobile while he was on patrol.
Patrolman Preston was survived by his wife and two children.
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Patrolman Preston was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Preston served with the Patchogue Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Patchogue community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Preston.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Fred is the only officer of Patchogue Police Department remembered here.
Fred is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Fred is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Fred 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 1924, 12 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1924, 86 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1924, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
August holds 9.7% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Saturdays: 12.6%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 14.9%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Patchogue Police Department.
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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-E
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