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Deputy Schoch was killed in a motorcycle accident while involved in a vehicle pursuit. He had served with the agency for 2.5 years and was survived by his wife and three children.
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He had served with the agency for 2.5 years and was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Schoch gave the Mercer County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Celina community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Schoch.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Michael is the only officer of Mercer County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Michael is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Michael is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael 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 1924, 6 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1924, 86 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1924, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Michael was 37. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Michael had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 37. 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. Michael had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 37. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Michael had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 12.2% of these deaths in OH, more than any other month. Fridays: 16.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Mercer County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6% 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-W
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