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Reserve Deputy David Cormier was killed in an automobile accident while responding to backup other deputies at the scene of a bar fight at approximately 2255 hours. During their response on the Overseas Highway a pickup truck failed to yield to their lights and siren and pulled out in front of them. The collision killed both Deputy Cormier and the driver of the pickup, and severely injured Deputy Cormier's partner. Deputy Cormier had graduated from the Reserve Academy only six months before the incident. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office officer of the year award was renamed the David J. Cormier Officer of the Year award to honor Deputy Cormier.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Reserve Deputy Sheriff Cormier served with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Key West community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Reserve Deputy Sheriff Cormier.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
David is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
David is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1989, 1 officer at Monroe County Sheriff's Office was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1989, 8 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1989, 84 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1989, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
David was 31. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Monroe County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 38; the middle age was 36. David had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
David was 31. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. David had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
David was 31. 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. David had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 31. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. David had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 40% of these deaths at Monroe County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Sundays: 40%.
November holds 9.6% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Sundays: 13.4%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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