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Incident
Patrolman Harry Davis and Patrolman Gordon McAllister were killed when their patrol car was forced off of the road by a vehicle they were pursuing. The incident occurred after they attempted to stop the suspect for speeding at 6:10 am. The driver forced their vehicle into a tree at Jefferson Avenue and Benjamin Street, causing both officers to receive fatal injuries. Patrolman Davis had served with the St. Clair Shores Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Davis gave the St. Clair Shores Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the St. Clair Shores community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Davis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
St. Clair Shores Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Harry is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
Harry is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harry 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 1945, 4 officers in MI were lost to accidents, the 10th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
In 1945, 62 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 70th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1945, 68 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Harry was 39. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. Harry had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harry was 39. 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. Harry had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harry was 39. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Harry had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 10.7% of these deaths in MI; August holds the most, 14.3%. Sundays: 13.8%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at St. Clair Shores Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
St. Clair Shores Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Harry among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-W
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