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Deputy Williamson was killed in an auto accident while on routine patrol.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Williamson served with the Dillon County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Dillon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Williamson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Dillon County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 139 officers lost to accidents in SC, 31.4% of the 442 remembered there.
John is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1986, 6 officers in SC were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1986, 82 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1986, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
April holds 9.4% of these deaths in SC; June holds the most, 13.7%. Fridays: 20.1%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Dillon County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 442 deaths in SC, 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 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Dillon County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 12-W
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