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Deputy Jones was killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit.
Survivors
Deputy Jones was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Jones served with the Laurens County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Laurens community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Jones.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Laurens County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 139 officers lost to accidents in SC, 31.4% of the 442 remembered there.
William is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1982, 2 officers in SC were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 71 years on record. The heaviest was 1986, with 6.
In 1982, 70 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1982, 87 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 43rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
September holds 10.8% of these deaths in SC; June holds the most, 13.7%. Thursdays: 15.1%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 6 deaths at Laurens County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 442 deaths in SC, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 10.8% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Laurens County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-W
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