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Lieutenant Robert Curry was killed in a motorcycle accident on Highway 49 in Orange Grove. The driver of another vehicle turned in front of his department motorcycle, causing the collision.
Lieutenant Curry had served with the Gulfport Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and two small children. His wife also serves as a lieutenant with the agency.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two small children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Curry gave the Gulfport Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gulfport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Curry.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Gulfport Police Department has lost 8 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Robert is one of 89 officers lost to accidents in MS, 25.4% of the 350 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 2008, 1 officer in MS was lost to accidents, the 20th heaviest of 64 years on record. The heaviest was 1989, with 4.
In 2008, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2008, 82 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 52nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Robert was 39. Of the 83 lost to accidents in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 52; the middle age was 43. Robert had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Robert was 39. 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 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robert was 39. 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 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 4.5% of these deaths in MS; May holds the most, 16.9%. Thursdays: 13.5%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 25% of all 8 deaths at Gulfport Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 25.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, 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.
His people
Gulfport Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Robert among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-E
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