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Chief Special Agent Albert Large was killed in a train crash in Durand, Michigan while accompanying two circus trains.
One of the trains had come to a stop in Durand, but the air brakes on the second train failed, causing it to crash into the rear of the first train.
Over 20 people were killed in the crash. A second special agent who was riding in the lead train's caboose with Special Agent Large was seriously injured.
Special Agent Large had served with the Grand Trunk Railroad Police Department for 5 years and had previously served with the United States Marshals Service for 1 year and with the Jackson, Michigan, Police Department.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Special Agent Large gave the Grand Trunk Railroad Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Detroit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Special Agent Large.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Grand Trunk Railroad Police Department has lost 6 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Albert is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
Albert is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert 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 1903, 2 officers in MI were lost to accidents, the 33rd heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
In 1903, 12 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 133rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1903, 22 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 129th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Albert was 41. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. Albert had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert was 41. 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. Albert had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert was 41. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Albert had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 14.3% of these deaths in MI, more than any other month. Fridays: 12.5%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 15.1%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 16.7% of all 6 deaths at Grand Trunk Railroad Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, 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
Grand Trunk Railroad Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Albert among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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