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Deputy Green died from a gunshot wound. Deputy Green was attending a box supper at the Balsam School when he was shot and killed by two separate weapons. A suspect was convicted of second degree murder and was sentenced to serve 20 to 25 years. After only serving a short time he was paroled and moved west.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Green served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Sylva community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Green.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jackson County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Claude is one of 385 officers killed feloniously in NC, 58% of the 664 remembered there.
Claude is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Claude is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1928, 4 officers in NC were killed feloniously, the 28th heaviest of 127 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 12.
In 1928, 201 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1928, 202 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
August holds 8.1% of these deaths in NC; May holds the most, 11.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Jackson County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58% of all 664 deaths in NC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 16.4% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Jackson County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Claude among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
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