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Police Officer Duffy was killed in an automobile accident as he responded to a call from a local business. The owner of the business had become alarmed after noticing strange markings, which were later linked the local mafia, on his door.
Officer Duffy was transported to the hospital following the accident, but he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Officer Duffy was survived by his wife and four children.
Survivors
Officer Duffy was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Duffy served with the Cherry Hill Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cherry Hill community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Duffy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Louis is the only officer of Cherry Hill Police Department remembered here.
Louis is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Louis is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Louis 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 1947, 2 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 39th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1947, 53 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 88th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1947, 60 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 91st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Louis was 29. 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.
Louis was 29. 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.
Louis was 29. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
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 Cherry Hill 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 24-E
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