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Patrolman William Gibson was killed in a motorcycle crash while patrolling on East River Street. A vehicle backed into the path of his motorcycle and caused a collision. Patrolman Gibson had served with the Anderson 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 Gibson gave the Anderson Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Anderson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Gibson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Anderson Police Department has lost 5 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 139 officers lost to accidents in SC, 31.4% of the 442 remembered there.
William is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William 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 1924, 1 officer in SC was lost to accidents, the 42nd heaviest of 71 years on record. The heaviest was 1986, with 6.
In 1924, 86 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1924, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 29. Of the 120 lost to accidents in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 41; the middle age was 34. William had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
William was 29. 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. William had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 29. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. William had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 6.5% of these deaths in SC; June holds the most, 13.7%. Thursdays: 15.1%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Anderson Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 442 deaths in SC, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Anderson Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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