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Patrolman Louis Gagner was killed when he came in contact with a live electric wire while directing traffic following a storm. The wire was carrying 2,300 volts of electricity.
Patrolman Louis was survived by his wife and children.
Survivors
Patrolman Louis was survived by his wife and children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Gagner served with the Rice Lake Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Rice Lake community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Gagner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Rice Lake Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Louis is one of 125 officers lost to accidents in WI, 39.3% of the 318 remembered there.
Louis is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Louis 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 1930, 4 officers in WI were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 5.
In 1930, 113 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1930, 131 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
When
July holds 16.8% of these deaths in WI, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Rice Lake Police Department, the most common cause.
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 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Rice Lake Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Louis among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-W
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