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Patrolman Donald Mander succumbed to injuries sustained while struggling with a shoplifting suspect at Rose's Department Store in Macon on August 14, 1986. After arresting the subject, Patrolman Mander was admitted to the hospital with pain in his back and side. He lapsed into a coma and never recovered. Patrolman Mander had served with the Macon Police Department for over 2.5 years and was assigned to Traffic Division Squad 2.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, a 14-day-old child, his parents, three sisters, and two brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Mander gave the Macon Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Macon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Mander.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Macon Police Department has lost 12 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Donald is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Donald is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Donald 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 1986, 1 officer at Macon Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1986, 9 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1986, 98 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1986, 112 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Donald was 25. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Macon Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 39.3 and 49.8; the middle age was 45. Donald had served 2.7 years; the middle length of service was 8.9 years.
Donald was 25. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Donald had served 2.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Donald was 25. 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. Donald had served 2.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Donald was 25. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Donald had served 2.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 33.3% of these deaths at Macon Police Department; June holds the most, 33.3%. Saturdays: 16.7%.
August holds 10.6% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Saturdays: 20.6%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 12 deaths at Macon Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% 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 person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
His people
Macon Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, Donald among them.
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Thomas Fletcher Thompson Jan 2, 1921
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Sam B. Arnold Dec 15, 1927
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Carl E. Leonard Jun 20, 1934
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Robert L. Smith Jul 22, 1934
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J. M. Dopson May 11, 1938
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J. Grady Favors
Aug 20, 1942
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Walter L. O'Cain Jun 11, 1948
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Thomas Roscoe Hinson Jun 21, 1965
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Kenneth G. Howe Oct 6, 1967
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Donald James Mander
Aug 23, 1986
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Walter Lee Harden, Sr.
May 11, 1987
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Preston Kinney Jones
Oct 27, 1989
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-W
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