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Patrolman Dixon was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while directing traffic. The suspect was never apprehended. Patrolman Dixon had previously served as the department's chief of police.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three daughters, two grandchildren, and six siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Dixon served with the Vidalia Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Vidalia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Dixon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Vidalia Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Hoke is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Hoke is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Hoke is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1965, 6 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 20th heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1965, 78 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 89th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1965, 80 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 91st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Hoke was 58. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38.
Hoke was 58. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Hoke was 58. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Saturdays: 20.6%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Vidalia Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Vidalia Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Hoke among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-W
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