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Police Officer Everett Dennis was killed in an automobile crash while attempting to stop a traffic violator on E. Sabine Street / US HWY 79 N. He was traveling north leaving Carthage, just outside the city limits, when his patrol car went out of control and overturned, ejecting him from the vehicle.
Officer Dennis had served with the Carthage Police Department for just over one year. He had previously served with the Marion County Sheriff's Office and Harrison County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his mother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Dennis gave the Carthage Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Carthage community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Dennis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Carthage Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Everett is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Everett is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Everett is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2008, 9 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 2008, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2008, 82 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 52nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Everett was 23. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Everett had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Everett was 23. 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. Everett had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Everett was 23. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Everett had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Tuesdays: 13.5%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Carthage Police Department, the 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Carthage Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Everett among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-E
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