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Officer Massie Morris was killed when his vehicle was struck
It was determined later his view was obstructed when he attempted to cross the tracks.
Survivors
He had been employed with the Monrovia Police Department for six years, and was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Morris gave the Monrovia Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Monrovia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Morris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Monrovia Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Massie is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Massie is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Massie 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 1928, 8 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
In 1928, 103 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1928, 115 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Massie was 45. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35. Massie had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Massie was 45. 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. Massie had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Massie was 45. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Massie had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 8.6% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 13.9%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Monrovia Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, 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
Monrovia Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Massie among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 30-W
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