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Officer Panck was killed when his motorcycle was struck head-on by another vehicle.
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Officer Panck was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Panck served with the Menomonie Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Menomonie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Panck.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Gordon is the only officer of Menomonie Police Department remembered here.
Gordon is one of 125 officers lost to accidents in WI, 39.3% of the 318 remembered there.
Gordon is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gordon 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 1946, 2 officers in WI were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 5.
In 1946, 63 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1946, 68 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Gordon was 26. Of the 101 lost to accidents in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 45; the middle age was 34.
Gordon was 26. 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.
Gordon was 26. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
December holds 6.4% of these deaths in WI; July holds the most, 16.8%. Sundays: 15.2%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Menomonie Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.3% of all 318 deaths in WI, 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.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-W
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