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Patrolman Jaeger was struck and killed by a vehicle while preparing to direct traffic in front of a drive-in movie theater.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Jaeger served with the St. Ann Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the St. Ann community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Jaeger.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Gerald is the only officer of St. Ann Police Department remembered here.
Gerald is one of 242 officers lost to accidents in MO, 29.2% of the 829 remembered there.
Gerald is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gerald is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1964, 2 officers in MO were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1964, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1964, 84 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
June holds 9.9% of these deaths in MO; August holds the most, 12.8%. Saturdays: 12.8%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at St. Ann Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 829 deaths in MO, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-W
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