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Chief Deputy Mills was killed when he was struck by a drunk driver.
Deputy Millam and two other officers were en route to serve an arrest warrant when they noticed a vehicle driving recklessly on the highway. The officers stopped the vehicle and as they exited their patrol car, they were struck by an oncoming vehicle driven by a drunk driver. Chief Deputy Mills was transported to a local hospital where he died approximately two weeks later. The second deputy recovered from his injuries. The driver was charged with drunk driving and manslaughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Mills gave the Monroe County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Madisonville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Deputy Sheriff Mills.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Aaron is one of 498 officers killed feloniously in TN, 64.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Aaron is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Aaron is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1950, 1 officer at Monroe County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1950, 2 officers in TN were killed feloniously, the 78th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 12.
In 1950, 66 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1950, 66 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Aaron was 44. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Monroe County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 36.5 and 46.3; the middle age was 42.5. Aaron had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Aaron was 44. Of the 449 killed feloniously in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50; the middle age was 41. Aaron had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Aaron was 44. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Aaron had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Aaron was 44. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Aaron had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 16.7% of these deaths at Monroe County Sheriff's Office; January holds the most, 16.7%. Fridays: 16.7%.
June holds 8.4% of these deaths in TN; December holds the most, 10.2%. Fridays: 14.9%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Felonious deaths account for 64.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Aaron among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-W
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