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Sheriff Stephen Edwards was killed after he and a suspect fell off of a moving train during a struggle two miles east of Climax, Georgia. Sheriff Edwards was transporting a prisoner to Georgia when the man's friend attacked him. Sheriff Edwards was able to shoot the suspect, but he continued to struggle, and they both fell off of the train and were killed. Sheriff Edwards had served with the Gadsden County Sheriff's Office for nine months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Edwards served with the Gadsden County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Quincy community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Edwards.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Gadsden County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Stephen is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.2% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Stephen is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Stephen is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1901, 4 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1901, 90 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1901, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Stephen was 35. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Stephen had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Stephen was 35. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Stephen had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stephen was 35. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Stephen had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 9.3% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Saturdays: 20.1%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 6 deaths at Gadsden County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.2% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 0.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
His people
Gadsden County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Stephen among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 21-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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