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Patrolman Herbert Johnson was struck and killed by a vehicle while at the scene of a disabled vehicle on Highway 29. The disabled vehicle was being secured to a tow truck when another vehicle entered the area. He was able to tell the wrecker driver and citizens to move out of the way before he was struck. Patrolman Johnson had served with the Bogart Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Johnson gave the Bogart Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bogart community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Herbert is the only officer of Bogart Police Department remembered here.
Herbert is one of 264 officers lost to accidents in GA, 29.2% of the 905 remembered there.
Herbert is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Herbert 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 1977, 3 officers in GA were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 8.
In 1977, 64 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1977, 88 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 41st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Herbert was 39. Of the 251 lost to accidents in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36. Herbert had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Herbert was 39. 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. Herbert had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Herbert was 39. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Herbert had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 12.5% of these deaths in GA, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 16.7%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Bogart Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 905 deaths in GA, 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.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 64-E
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