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Reserve Officer Tidwell was killed in an automobile accident while on duty. He was driving west bound on Highway 70, in McEwen, Tennessee. As he began a left turn into a driveway to pickup a prisoner, a semi truck hit him broadside. His car was drug over 180 feet before coming to rest. No charges were brought against the truck driver. Reserve Officer Tidwell had served with the McEwen Police department for five years. he was survived by his wife and twin daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Reserve Officer Tidwell gave the McEwen Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the McEwen community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Reserve Officer Tidwell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Larry is the only officer of McEwen Police Department remembered here.
Larry is one of 191 officers lost to accidents in TN, 24.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Larry is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Larry 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 1983, 2 officers in TN were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 1983, 74 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1983, 92 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 34th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Larry was 35. Of the 183 lost to accidents in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 49; the middle age was 38. Larry had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Larry was 35. 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. Larry had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Larry was 35. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Larry had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 7.3% of these deaths in TN; September holds the most, 11.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at McEwen Police Department.
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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-W
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