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Sheriff Burnett was killed in an automobile accident while returning from Canton after serving several warrants. His department vehicle collided with a gas truck, causing severe injuries to Sheriff Burnett.
Sheriff Burnett was survived by his wife, four sons, and a daughter. His wife was appointed to serve out his term as sheriff.
Sheriff Burnett was survived by his wife, four sons, and a daughter. His wife was appointed to serve out his term as sheriff.
Survivors
Sheriff Burnett was survived by his wife, four sons, and a daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Burnett served with the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Canton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Burnett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Ira is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Ira is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ira 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 1934, 3 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1934, 91 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1934, 101 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Ira was 48. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36.
Ira was 48. 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.
Ira was 48. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
April holds 8.1% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Thursdays: 11.3%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, 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
Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Ira among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-E
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