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Patrolman Al Kinard was killed in a motorcycle accident while he was on patrol. The motorcycle left the roadway and struck a curb and light pole, killing him instantly.
Patrolman Kinard's death led to new rules mandating helmets.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Kinard gave the Winston-Salem Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Winston-Salem community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Kinard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Winston-Salem Police Department has lost 19 officers; 8 of them lost to accidents.
Al is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
Al is one of 8,274 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Al is one of 10,099 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1961, 1 officer at Winston-Salem Police Department was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1961, 1 officer in NC was lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 1961, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1961, 76 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 64th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Al was 41. Of the 8 lost to accidents at Winston-Salem Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 27.5 and 38.3; the middle age was 32. Al had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Al was 41. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. Al had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
Al was 41. Of the 7,715 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Al had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Al was 41. Of the 9,448 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Al had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 12.5% of these deaths at Winston-Salem Police Department; January holds the most, 25%. Saturdays: 37.5%.
September holds 12.7% of these deaths in NC, more than any other month. Saturdays: 20%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 42.1% of all 19 deaths at Winston-Salem Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Winston-Salem Police Department has 19 officers remembered here, Al among them.
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Michael Mordecai Vickers
May 19, 1895
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T. G. Anderson
Aug 15, 1927
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Leland Glenn Teague
Dec 26, 1927
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W. G. Willard
Nov 1, 1938
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John Marsden Sampson
Dec 8, 1940
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Gurney Royall
Aug 1, 1941
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Grover Cleveland Hailey
Nov 28, 1945
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John Franklin Wimbish
Nov 1, 1952
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Al Charles Kinard
Sep 9, 1961
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Donald W. Allred
Jan 3, 1983
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Aaron Gerome Tise
Jun 26, 1992
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Michael Ray Jennings
Jan 29, 1993
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Bobby Farrell Beane
Apr 23, 1993
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Robert Buitrago
Jan 15, 1994
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Stephen Levi Amos, II
Feb 28, 1995
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Howard J. Plouff
Feb 23, 2007
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Mickey Gray Hutchens
Oct 12, 2009
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Russell Mark Willingham, Jr.
Jul 30, 2011
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Michael Shannon McDonald
Oct 22, 2021
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