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Patrolman Cecil Spencer was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a vehicle at 1:00 pm. The driver of the vehicle was suspected of stealing tires. During the pursuit another pickup truck turned in front of Patrolman Spencer at the intersection of West Warren Avenue and Kingsley Street, causing a collision. Patrolman Spencer had served with the Fordson Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Spencer gave the Fordson Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fordson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Spencer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Cecil is the only officer of Fordson Police Department remembered here.
Cecil is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
Cecil is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Cecil 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 1928, 8 officers in MI were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1928, 103 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1928, 115 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Cecil was 28. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. Cecil had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Cecil was 28. 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. Cecil had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Cecil was 28. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Cecil had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 14.3% of these deaths in MI, more than any other month. Sundays: 13.8%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 14%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Fordson Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 14.3% 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.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E
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