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Deputy Sheriff Claude Parsons was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a vehicle suspected of transporting illegal whiskey. He and two other deputies were chasing the vehicle on Conway Highway and were attempting to pass two other vehicles when one of the cars attempted to turn left, causing their patrol car to swerve and crash. Deputy Parsons had served with the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office for 18 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, two sons, three grandchildren, parents, and nine siblings.
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You barely got started.
Deputy Parsons gave the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Georgetown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Parsons.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Claude is the only officer of Georgetown County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Claude is one of 139 officers lost to accidents in SC, 31.4% of the 442 remembered there.
Claude is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Claude 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 1949, 2 officers in SC were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 71 years on record. The heaviest was 1986, with 6.
In 1949, 45 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 103rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1949, 54 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 99th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Claude was 48. Of the 120 lost to accidents in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 41; the middle age was 34. Claude had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Claude was 48. 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. Claude had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Claude was 48. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Claude had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 7.2% of these deaths in SC; June holds the most, 13.7%. Thursdays: 15.1%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Georgetown County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 442 deaths in SC, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 10.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 64-W
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