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Incident
Sergeant Francis Guest was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at Douglas Road and Alhambra Circle on Christmas night. Sergeant Guest and other officers were directing traffic at the fire scene when the incident occurred. The suspect was charged with manslaughter and served one year in jail. Sergeant Guest had served with the Coral Gables Police Department for two years.
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He was survived by his wife, daughter, and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Guest gave the Coral Gables Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Coral Gables community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Guest.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Coral Gables Police Department has lost 9 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Francis is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Francis is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Francis is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1928, 1 officer at Coral Gables Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1928, 6 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1928, 201 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1928, 202 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Francis was 41. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Coral Gables Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 39.5 and 45; the middle age was 42. Francis had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 14 years.
Francis was 41. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Francis had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Francis was 41. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Francis had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Francis was 41. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Francis had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 28.6% of these deaths at Coral Gables Police Department, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 28.6%.
December holds 9.3% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Tuesdays: 14.9%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 77.8% of all 9 deaths at Coral Gables Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7.5% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Coral Gables Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Francis among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 56-W
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Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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