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Marshal William Glerum succumbed to injuries sustained three weeks earlier when his vehicle crashed during a vehicle pursuit. The vehicle he was chasing attempted to block his path and the vehicle collided. Marshal Glerum's vehicle was knocked into a culvert and he sustained serious injuries. He was taken to Zeeland Hospital where he died 19 days later.
Survivors
Marshal Glerum was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Glerum served with the Zeeland Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Zeeland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Glerum.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
William is the only officer of Zeeland Police Department remembered here.
William is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
William is one of 8,274 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,543 remembered there.
William is one of 10,099 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1933, 2 officers in MI were lost to accidents, the 33rd heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
In 1933, 77 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1933, 94 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 29th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
July holds 11.2% of these deaths in MI; August holds the most, 14.3%. Tuesdays: 15.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Zeeland Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,543 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 29.8% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-E
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