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Deputy Sheriff Henry Denman and Deputy Sheriff George Hansen were killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a vehicle for speeding. During the pursuit a third vehicle, driven by a drunk driver, pulled into their path. In an attempt to avoid striking the third car, the officers swerved, causing their vehicle to go out of control and crash. Deputy Denman succumbed to his injuries one week after the accident. The drunk driver was never charged with any crimes.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Denman served with the Racine County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Racine community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Denman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Racine County Sheriff's Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Henry is one of 125 officers lost to accidents in WI, 39.3% of the 318 remembered there.
Henry is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Henry 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 1953, 3 officers in WI were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 5.
In 1953, 54 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1953, 62 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
June holds 7.2% of these deaths in WI; July holds the most, 16.8%. Thursdays: 20%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Racine County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 39.3% of all 318 deaths in WI, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 10.4% 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
Racine County Sheriff's Department has 4 officers remembered here, Henry among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-W
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