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Deputy Sheriff John Streb died as the result of injuries sustained two weeks earlier when his horse bolted as he traveled to Jackson, Montana, to serve papers. His leg was broken and he developed blood poisoning as he recuperated. Deputy Streb's son, Deputy Sheriff Charles Streb, was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 24th, 1911, while also serving with the Silver Bow County Sheriff's Department.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Streb served with the Silver Bow County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Butte community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Streb.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Silver Bow County Sheriff's Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 34 officers lost to accidents in MT, 23.9% of the 142 remembered there.
John is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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 1900, 1 officer in MT was lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 29 years on record. The heaviest was 1895, with 2.
In 1900, 17 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 124th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1900, 27 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 121st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 50. Of the 30 lost to accidents in MT whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 53.8; the middle age was 47.
John was 50. 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.
John was 50. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
December holds 17.6% of these deaths in MT, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.7%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Silver Bow County Sheriff's Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 23.9% of all 142 deaths in MT, 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
Silver Bow County Sheriff's Department has 3 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-W
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