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Incident
Chief MacDonald was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at a local high school's homecoming football game.
Survivors
Chief MacDonald was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police MacDonald served with the St. Clair City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Saint Clair community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police MacDonald.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
John is the only officer of St. Clair City Police Department remembered here.
John is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
John is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1962, 3 officers in MI were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
In 1962, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1962, 80 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 57th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
October holds 7.6% of these deaths in MI; August holds the most, 14.3%. Fridays: 12.5%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at St. Clair City Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 6-W
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