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Corporal George Peeler was killed in a vehicle accident about eight miles south of Gaffney while on duty in 1989.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Peeler gave the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Columbia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Peeler.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has lost 10 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
George is one of 139 officers lost to accidents in SC, 31.4% of the 442 remembered there.
George is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1989, 1 officer at South Carolina Department of Natural Resources was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1989, 3 officers in SC were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 71 years on record. The heaviest was 1986, with 6.
In 1989, 84 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1989, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 52. Of the 3 lost to accidents at South Carolina Department of Natural Resources whose age is recorded, half were between 35.5 and 45.5; the middle age was 39. George had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
George was 52. Of the 120 lost to accidents in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 41; the middle age was 34. George had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
George was 52. 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. George had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 52. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. George had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 20% of these deaths at South Carolina Department of Natural Resources; December holds the most, 40%. Sundays: 20%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in SC; June holds the most, 13.7%. Sundays: 12.2%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 10 deaths at South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 442 deaths in SC, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has 10 officers remembered here, George among them.
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L. Pressley Reeves
Sep 22, 1908
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Frank A. Floyd
Jul 25, 1949
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Robert Joseph McIntyre Sep 17, 1956
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A. C. Campbell Dec 23, 1969
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Charles Levon McNeill
Oct 3, 1974
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Ray G. Moore
Oct 23, 1975
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Doyle Hayes Hill, Sr.
Jan 15, 1976
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Robert D. Sadler
May 19, 1982
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George Don Peeler
Feb 26, 1989
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Leroy Mallett Dantzler
Dec 11, 1991
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 37-E
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