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Chief of Police Carl Raymond was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol. His vehicle was struck by another car as he made a U-turn on Cedar Avenue. Chief Raymond had served with the Gladwin Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Raymond gave the Gladwin Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gladwin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Raymond.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Gladwin Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Carl is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
Carl is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Carl 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 1955, 3 officers in MI were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
In 1955, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1955, 74 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Carl was 43. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. Carl had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Carl was 43. 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. Carl had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Carl was 43. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Carl had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.6% of these deaths in MI; August holds the most, 14.3%. Mondays: 13.8%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Gladwin Police Department, the most common cause.
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.
His people
Gladwin Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Carl among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-W
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