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Marshal Tom Pierce was shot and killed by another marshall after he fired at him first. Marshal Pierce had been showing signs of insanity. The marshal was acquitted. Marshal Pierce had served with the Bearden Police Department for 16 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Pierce gave the Bearden Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bearden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Pierce.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Bearden Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Tom is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
Tom is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Tom 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 1934, 2 officers in AR were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Tom was 63. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. Tom had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Tom was 63. 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. Tom had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Tom was 63. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Tom had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 10.4% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Thursdays: 18.1%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Bearden Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 19.3% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Bearden Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Tom among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 36-E
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