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Deputy Gary Johnson was killed in a single-vehicle accident while on patrol near Silver Peak. His patrol vehicle rolled over several times. Deputy Johnson had served with the agency for 9 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Johnson served with the Esmeralda County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Goldfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Gary is the only officer of Esmeralda County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Gary is one of 40 officers lost to accidents in NV, 27.4% of the 146 remembered there.
Gary is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gary 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 1988, 1 officer in NV was lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 31 years on record. The heaviest was 1966, with 3.
In 1988, 80 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1988, 84 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Gary was 44. Of the 39 lost to accidents in NV whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 47; the middle age was 40. Gary had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 3.5 years.
Gary was 44. 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. Gary had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gary was 44. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Gary had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 17.5% of these deaths in NV, more than any other month. Fridays: 20%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Esmeralda County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 27.4% of all 146 deaths in NV, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 37-E
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