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Stanley Lewis Klingenschmidt
Incident
Lieutenant Stanley Klingenschmidt was killed in a motorcycle crash on Capelsie Road, south of Troy, while escorting other motorcycle riders who were participating in a Special Olympics benefit ride.
He was representing the Southern Pine Police Department in the ride when he was involved in the single vehicle crash. He was transported to First Health Montgomery Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Lieutenant Klingenschmidt had served with the Southern Pine Police Department for 36 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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36 years. You could have gone home.
Lieutenant Klingenschmidt gave the Southern Pines Police Department 36 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Southern Pines community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Klingenschmidt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Southern Pines Police Department has lost 6 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Stanley is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
Stanley is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Stanley 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 2013, 2 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 2013, 56 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 83rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2013, 64 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 85th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Stanley was 57. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. Stanley had served 36 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
Stanley was 57. 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. Stanley had served 36 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stanley was 57. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Stanley had served 36 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 10.2% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Saturdays: 20%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 16.7% of all 6 deaths at Southern Pines Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, 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
Southern Pines Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Stanley among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
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