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Master Deputy Alex Burdette died of injuries sustained several hours earlier when he was struck by a vehicle on SC 81 near the intersection of Hayes Road.
He had just finished his shift and was en route home when he came across a disabled vehicle. He was struck as he directed traffic around the vehicle.
He was flown to Greenville Memorial Hospital where he died a few hours later.
Deputy Burdette had served with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office for 4 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two young daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Master Deputy Burdette gave the Anderson County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Anderson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Master Deputy Burdette.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Anderson County Sheriff's Office has lost 9 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
J. is one of 139 officers lost to accidents in SC, 31.4% of the 442 remembered there.
J. is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
J. 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 2005, 3 officers in SC were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 71 years on record. The heaviest was 1986, with 6.
In 2005, 71 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2005, 87 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 43rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
J. was 27. Of the 120 lost to accidents in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 41; the middle age was 34. J. had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
J. was 27. 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. J. had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
J. was 27. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. J. had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 4.3% of these deaths in SC; June holds the most, 13.7%. Saturdays: 11.5%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 44.4% of all 9 deaths at Anderson County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 442 deaths in SC, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Anderson County Sheriff's Office has 9 officers remembered here, J. among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-W
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