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Captain Henry Rainey was killed in an automobile crash while involved in a pursuit. Captain Rainey and his partner were pursuing a vehicle when they lost control of their patrol car, skidded 250 feet, hit an embankment, and struck a tree at 3200 Oak Cliff Road in Doraville. Both officers were transported to DeKalb General Hospital with serious injuries. Captain Rainey succumbed to his head, chest, and arm lacerations the next day.
Survivors
Captain Rainey was survived by his wife, daughter, three sons, father, three sisters, and a brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Captain Rainey served with the Doraville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Doraville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Rainey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Doraville Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Henry is one of 264 officers lost to accidents in GA, 29.2% of the 905 remembered there.
Henry is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Henry is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1963, 2 officers in GA were lost to accidents, the 45th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 8.
In 1963, 58 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1963, 67 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 79th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Henry was 50. Of the 251 lost to accidents in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36.
Henry was 50. 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.
Henry was 50. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
May holds 10.2% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 12.5%. Fridays: 16.3%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Doraville Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 905 deaths in GA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 14.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Doraville Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Henry among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-W
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