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Patrolman Wagner was killed in an automobile accident while on duty.
Survivors
He had served with the agency for 5 years and was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Wagner gave the Ranlo Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gastonia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Wagner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Johnny is the only officer of Ranlo Police Department remembered here.
Johnny is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
Johnny is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Johnny 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 1985, 2 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 1985, 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 1985, 75 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Johnny was 31. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. Johnny had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
Johnny was 31. 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. Johnny had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Johnny was 31. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Johnny had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 12.7% of these deaths in NC, more than any other month. Sundays: 11.2%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Ranlo Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, 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 1-W
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