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Deputy Richard Glass was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a motorcycle following an attempted felony traffic stop. Deputy Glass' patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree. The suspect and his passenger were both apprehended a short distance away.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Glass served with the Mason County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Shelton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Glass.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Mason County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Richard is one of 111 officers lost to accidents in WA, 32.6% of the 340 remembered there.
Richard is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Richard 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 1985, 2 officers in WA were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 70 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 5.
In 1985, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1985, 75 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
March holds 11.7% of these deaths in WA; November holds the most, 15.3%. Saturdays: 15.3%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Mason County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 32.6% of all 340 deaths in WA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 9.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Mason County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Richard among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-E
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