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Investigator Dale Sherrill succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident two days earlier while responding to a domestic disturbance.
His department vehicle was broadsided as he entered the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and State Highway 49. He was flown to Good Shepherd Medical Center, in Longview, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.
Investigator Sherrill had served in law enforcement for 10 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Investigator Sherrill gave the Marion County Sheriff's Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jefferson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Investigator Sherrill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Marion County Sheriff's Department has lost 5 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Dale is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Dale is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Dale 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 2007, 9 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 2007, 94 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2007, 103 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Dale was 37. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Dale had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Dale was 37. 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. Dale had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Dale was 37. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Dale had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 9.7% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Fridays: 15.7%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Marion County Sheriff's Department, the 2nd 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 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Marion County Sheriff's Department has 5 officers remembered here, Dale among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-W
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