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Patrolman Blackburn was struck by a hit-and-run driver as he walked his beat at the intersection of Cumberland and Atlantic Streets. He succumbed to internal injuries eight days later.
Patrolman Blackburn, who was 75 years old, had served as a Patrolman for 34 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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34 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Blackburn gave the Gloucester City Police Department 34 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Gloucester City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Blackburn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Fredrick is the only officer of Gloucester City Police Department remembered here.
Fredrick is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Fredrick is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Fredrick 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 1946, 5 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1946, 63 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1946, 68 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Fredrick was 75. 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. Fredrick had served 34 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Fredrick was 75. 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. Fredrick had served 34 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Fredrick was 75. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Fredrick had served 34 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 10.5% of these deaths in NJ, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.7%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Gloucester City 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 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-E
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