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Sergeant David Land was killed in a motorcycle crash at approximately 4:00 pm while responding to a fight call involving two motorists on the side of a highway.
His police motorcycle collided with two vehicles on Highway 20, one mile south of Georgia 400.
Sergeant Land had been promoted to the rank of sergeant only two days earlier. He had served with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office for five years and in law enforcement for a total of 12 years.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife and 6-year-old daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Land gave the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cumming community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Land.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
David is one of 264 officers lost to accidents in GA, 29.2% of the 905 remembered there.
David is one of 8,274 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,543 remembered there.
David is one of 10,099 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2003, 5 officers in GA were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 8.
In 2003, 80 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2003, 94 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 29th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
David was 32. Of the 251 lost to accidents in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36. David had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 32. Of the 7,715 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. David had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 32. Of the 9,448 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. David had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 6.1% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 12.5%. Wednesdays: 16.7%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 25% of all 4 deaths at Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 905 deaths in GA, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 21-W
What is kept
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