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Sergeant James Fogleman was killed in an automobile accident while transporting a critically injured child to the hospital. He was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Military Trail, near Diekhans Road, while en route. After being transported to the hospital he refused treatment until the child and his mother were treated first. As he sat in a chair doing paperwork he collapsed. It was later determined that his gun had impaled his spleen, causing him to bleed to death.
Survivors
Sergeant Fogleman was survived by his expectant wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Fogleman served with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the West Palm Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Fogleman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has lost 23 officers; 9 of them lost to accidents.
James is one of 315 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.3% of the 1,007 remembered there.
James is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1963, 1 officer at Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office was lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 2024, with 3.
In 1963, 2 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 56th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1963, 58 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1963, 67 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 79th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James was 27. Of the 9 lost to accidents at Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 35. James had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
James was 27. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. James had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
James was 27. 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 had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 27. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 33.3% of these deaths at Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office; November holds the most, 55.6%. Mondays: 22.2%.
March holds 8.9% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Mondays: 16.5%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.4%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 39.1% of all 23 deaths at Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.3% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has 23 officers remembered here, James among them.
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George Clem Douglas
Aug 27, 1921
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Frederick A. Baker
Jan 9, 1924
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James Stephen Fogleman
Mar 25, 1963
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Richard John Landes
Apr 18, 1981
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Frank Dean Genovese
Jun 3, 1982
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James Rondeau Dickinson
Aug 22, 1989
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Kevin Douglas Mathews
Mar 6, 1992
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Anita Karen Pospisil
Mar 24, 1992
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James A. Hunt, III
Feb 26, 1993
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Garry Earl Hobbs
Dec 9, 2000
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Donald Lee Schavolt
Mar 31, 2002
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Donta J. Manuel
Nov 28, 2007
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Jonathan D. Wallace
Nov 28, 2007
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Clarence G. Backherms
Apr 7, 2019
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Tammy Davis-Partridge
Oct 7, 2019
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Jose Antonio Diaz-Ayala
Apr 4, 2020
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Maurice Che'valier Ford
Aug 27, 2020
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Angela Dinece Chavers
Sep 12, 2020
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Jacinto R. Navarro, Jr.
Jan 19, 2021
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Carlos Antonio Hernandez
Apr 11, 2021
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Ralph Waller, Jr.
Nov 21, 2024
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Luis Paez
Nov 21, 2024
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Ignacio Diaz
Nov 25, 2024
Where
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