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Deputy Sheriff Rahamy Mitchell was killed in an automobile crash while responding to assist a member of the Leonard Police Department at the scene of a domestic disturbance at approximately 1:15 a.m.
Other deputies who had responded to the disturbance went to look for Deputy Mitchell, who failed to arrive. They located his overturned vehicle on rain-slicked State Highway 11 between Bailey and Randolph. Deputy Mitchell was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries.
Deputy Mitchell joined the Fannin County Sheriff's Office as a reserve deputy in 2001. He became a licensed corrections officer in 2002 and was licensed as a peace officer in 2003, where he assumed patrol duties.
Survivors
He is survived by his 16 year-old-son, father, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Mitchell gave the Fannin County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bonham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Mitchell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Fannin County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Rahamy is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Rahamy is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Rahamy 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 2007, 9 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 2007, 94 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2007, 103 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Rahamy was 38. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Rahamy had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Rahamy was 38. 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. Rahamy had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Rahamy was 38. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Rahamy had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 7.9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Sundays: 12.6%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Fannin County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, 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
Fannin County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Rahamy among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-W
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