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Chief of Police James Elder was killed in an automobile crash. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a utility pole at the intersection of Mason-Montgomery Road and Stitt Road. Chief Elder had served with the Mason Police Department for 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by a daughter, son, mother, two sisters, and a brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Elder served with the Mason Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Mason community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Elder.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
James is the only officer of Mason Police Department remembered here.
James is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
James is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 1982, 4 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1982, 70 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1982, 87 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 43rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James was 53. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37.
James was 53. 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.
James was 53. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
August holds 9.1% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Sundays: 11%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 14%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Mason Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, 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.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E
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