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Deputy Gary Blackwood was electrocuted when he attempted to move a downed power line from the roadway, at the scene of an accident caused by a drunk driver.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Blackwood served with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the St. George community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Blackwood.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Gary is one of 139 officers lost to accidents in SC, 31.4% of the 442 remembered there.
Gary is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gary is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1988, 3 officers in SC were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 71 years on record. The heaviest was 1986, with 6.
In 1988, 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 1988, 84 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in SC; June holds the most, 13.7%. Sundays: 12.2%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Gary among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-W
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