John E. Laughery

Time

In 1992, 1 officer in NJ was lost to illness, the 12th heaviest of 24 years on record. The heaviest was 2020, with 20.

In 1992, 1 officer in the United States was lost to illness, the 75th heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.

In 1992, 4 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 134th heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.

Who

John was 41. Of the 75 lost to illness in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 47 and 61.5; the middle age was 52. John had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 23 years.

John was 41. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. John had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

John was 41. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. John had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.

When

November holds 10.4% of these deaths in NJ; April holds the most, 16.9%. Tuesdays: 13%.

November holds 7.8% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.

November holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Tuesdays: 13.8%.

How

Illness deaths account for 4.9% of all 41 deaths at Jersey City Police Department, the 4th most common cause.

Illness deaths account for 11.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the 3rd most common cause.

Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.

Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.

His people

Jersey City Police Department has 41 officers remembered here, John among them.