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Deputy Dean Chapman was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the scene of an accident on Highway 79, seven miles east of Jacksonville. Another vehicle lost control, skidded on wet pavement, and struck Deputy Chapman while talking with the driver of another vehicle involved in another accident. Deputy Chapman had served with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for two months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, brother, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Chapman served with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Rusk community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Chapman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Dean is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Dean is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Dean 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 1954, 6 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 40th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1954, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1954, 73 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 70th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Dean was 45. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Dean had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Dean was 45. 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. Dean had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Dean was 45. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Dean had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 11.7% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Fridays: 15.7%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, 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
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Dean among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-W
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