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Deputy Sheriff Michael Alexander was killed when his cruiser was struck by a tractor-trailer on the Overseas Highway at mile marker 90. Deputy Alexander was turning around, possibly in an attempt to stop a reported reckless driver, when he pulled in front of the tractor-trailer and was struck. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputy Alexander had served with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for less than one year and had previously served with the Metro-Dade Police Department for 16 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three young children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Alexander gave the Monroe County Sheriff's Office 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Key West community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Alexander.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
Michael is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 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 1998, 1 officer at Monroe County Sheriff's Office was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1998, 6 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1998, 84 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1998, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Michael was 36. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Monroe County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 38; the middle age was 36. Michael had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Michael was 36. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Michael had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Michael was 36. 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 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 36. 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 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 20% of these deaths at Monroe County Sheriff's Office; November holds the most, 40%. Sundays: 40%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Sundays: 13.4%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, 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
Monroe County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Michael among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 7-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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