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Deputy Sheriff Tim White succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier in an automobile crash on Ledan Road while responding to a 911 call.
He was transported to a local hospital where his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. However, he suddenly succumbed to his injuries two days later prior to being discharged from the hospital.
Deputy White had served with the Hall County Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff White gave the Hall County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gainesville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff White.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Hall County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
James is one of 264 officers lost to accidents in GA, 29.2% of the 905 remembered there.
James is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 2005, 5 officers in GA were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 8.
In 2005, 71 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2005, 87 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 43rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James was 38. Of the 251 lost to accidents in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36. James had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James 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. James had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James 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. James had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 6.8% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 12.5%. Mondays: 8%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 28.6% of all 7 deaths at Hall County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 905 deaths in GA, 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
Hall County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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