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Incident
Corporal Lamance and Reserve Officer Lamance (brothers) were pursuing a suspected drunk driver. Corporal Lamance had observed the suspect traveling at a high rate of speed and attempted to pull him over. During the pursuit, the suspect led the officers to an open field and stopped his vehicle approximately 100 yards from their patrol cruiser. The suspect then exited the vehicle and opened fire on the officers. Corporal Lamance was shot in the head and killed instantly.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Lamance gave the Whitewright Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Whitewright community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Lamance.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
James Arvil Lamance served in the U.S. Navy (1964â1967) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
James is the only officer of Whitewright Police Department remembered here.
James is one of 1,462 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,423 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
James is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2000, 12 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2000, 71 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2000, 73 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 102nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 53. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. James had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
James was 53. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. James had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 53. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 10.4% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.6%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Whitewright Police Department.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
Where
Military Service
James Arvil Lamance served in the U.S. Navy (1964–1967) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-W
What is kept
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