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Patrolman Aaron Glenn succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on US Highway 41A ten days earlier while responding to a domestic disturbance. He was responding at normal speeds when his motorcycle struck a station wagon that pulled into traffic. His helmet was knocked off his head on impact and he was thrown 39-feet in the air. He suffered massive head injuries and died ten days later. No charges were filed against the driver of the station wagon. Patrolman Glenn had served in law enforcement for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Glenn gave the Clarksville Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Clarksville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Glenn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Clarksville Police Department has lost 7 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
Aaron is one of 191 officers lost to accidents in TN, 24.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Aaron is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Aaron 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 1983, 2 officers in TN were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 1983, 74 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1983, 92 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 34th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Aaron was 32. Of the 183 lost to accidents in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 49; the middle age was 38. Aaron had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Aaron was 32. 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. Aaron had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Aaron was 32. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Aaron had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 6.3% of these deaths in TN; September holds the most, 11.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 57.1% of all 7 deaths at Clarksville Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 24.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, 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
Clarksville Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Aaron among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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