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George Riley Nash
Incident
Reserve Deputy Sheriff George Nash was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver who was driving down the wrong side of a freeway.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Reserve Deputy Sheriff Nash served with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Martinez community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Reserve Deputy Sheriff Nash.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1989, 8 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 1989, 97 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1989, 108 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 50. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35.
George was 50. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
George was 50. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
November holds 8% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 16.4%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 9.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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