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Deputy Thompson was killed in an automobile accident while he and his partner pursued a traffic violator. Another vehicle crossed the center line and struck their patrol car head-on.
Deputy Thompson had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife and three children.
Survivors
Deputy Thompson had been with the agency for seven 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 Thompson gave the Collin County Sheriff's Office 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the McKinney community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Thompson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Collin County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Leon is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Leon is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Leon 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 1961, 7 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1961, 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 1961, 76 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 64th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Leon was 46. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Leon had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Leon was 46. 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. Leon had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Leon was 46. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Leon had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 10.2% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Saturdays: 18%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 14.9%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 6 deaths at Collin County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.7% 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Collin County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Leon among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-E
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