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Guard Francis Kibler was struck and killed by a vehicle on the Orange Road while riding on the running board of another vehicle while en route from Convict Camp 11 to the town of Culpeper.
He was riding on the traffic side of the vehicle when it was side-swiped by the other vehicle.
Guard Kibler was survived by his wife and son.
Survivors
Guard Kibler was survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Guard Kibler served with the Virginia State Convict Road Force.
Thank you for your service to the Richmond community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Guard Kibler.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Virginia State Convict Road Force has lost 9 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Francis is one of 203 officers lost to accidents in VA, 31.1% of the 653 remembered there.
Francis is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Francis 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 1929, 3 officers in VA were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1870, with 10.
In 1929, 118 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1929, 130 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Francis was 55. Of the 192 lost to accidents in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 45; the middle age was 36.
Francis was 55. 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.
Francis was 55. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
December holds 12.8% of these deaths in VA, more than any other month. Thursdays: 13.8%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 9 deaths at Virginia State Convict Road Force, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.1% of all 653 deaths in VA, 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
Virginia State Convict Road Force has 9 officers remembered here, Francis among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-E
Others Who Wore This Badge
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