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Lieutenant William Farrell died on July 24, 1991, from Hepatitis B, which he contracted on November 6, 1977, while arresting a female suspect. During the arrest the suspect began biting and scratching Lieutenant Farrell.
Following the incident he developed chronic hepatitis which caused his health to deteriorate until his death.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Farrell served with the Front Royal Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Front Royal community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Farrell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Illness
Front Royal Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to illness.
William is one of 23 officers lost to illness in VA, 3.5% of the 653 remembered there.
William is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1991, 1 officer in VA was lost to illness, the 4th heaviest of 13 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 8.
In 1991, 4 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 29th heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.
In 1991, 6 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 92nd heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
When
July holds 4.3% of these deaths in VA; January holds the most, 17.4%. Wednesdays: 17.4%.
July holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Wednesdays: 14%.
July holds 7.3% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Wednesdays: 13.6%.
How
Illness deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Front Royal Police Department, the most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 3.5% of all 653 deaths in VA, the 4th 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
Front Royal Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-E
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