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Sergeant Sadek was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to catch up to a traffic violator. His police motorcycle struck the back of a truck, causing fatal injuries. Sergeant Sadek had served with the agency for 4 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, and four sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Sadek gave the Hendersonville Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hendersonville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Sadek.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Hendersonville Police Department has lost 5 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Jody is one of 191 officers lost to accidents in TN, 24.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Jody is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jody 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 1988, 5 officers in TN were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 1988, 80 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1988, 84 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jody was 29. Of the 183 lost to accidents in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 49; the middle age was 38. Jody had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Jody was 29. 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. Jody had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jody was 29. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jody had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 11.5% of these deaths in TN, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Hendersonville Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 24.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, 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
Hendersonville Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Jody among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-W
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