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E. William Hendricks
Incident
Special Officer William Hendricks was struck and killed by Pere Marquette Railroad engine No. 10 while patrolling the Pere Marquette Railroad yards in Detroit, Michigan.
He was struck approximately 750 feet west of the Junction Avenue railroad crossing.
Officer Hendricks had served with the Michigan Central Railroad for three months and also served with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and one child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Officer Hendricks served with the Michigan Central Railroad Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Detroit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Officer Hendricks.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Michigan Central Railroad Police Department has lost 6 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
E. is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
E. is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
E. 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 1910, 1 officer in MI was lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
In 1910, 18 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 121st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1910, 21 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 132nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
E. was 36. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. E. had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
E. was 36. 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. E. had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
E. was 36. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. E. had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8.5% of these deaths in MI; August holds the most, 14.3%. Tuesdays: 15.6%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 6 deaths at Michigan Central Railroad Police Department, the 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Michigan Central Railroad Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, E. among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 56-W
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