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Deputy Frank Buzynski and Deputy Frank Ross were killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit. Their patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Buzynski served with the Knox County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Rockland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Buzynski.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Knox County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Frank is one of 33 officers lost to accidents in ME, 38.4% of the 86 remembered there.
Frank is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank 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 1959, 2 officers in ME were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1959, 58 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1959, 67 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 79th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Frank was 44. Of the 31 lost to accidents in ME whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45.5; the middle age was 33.
Frank was 44. 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.
Frank was 44. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
September holds 15.2% of these deaths in ME; November holds the most, 21.2%. Fridays: 9.1%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Knox County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 38.4% of all 86 deaths in ME, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 18.2% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Knox County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-W
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