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Deputy Jailer Howard Callis succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when his transportation vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer on the Western Kentucky Parkway in Hopkins County.
He and another jailer were en route to pick up a prisoner when their Crown Victoria started to slide sideways on the snow-covered road. A tractor-trailer driving behind them was unable to stop and broadsided their vehicle. Deputy Jailer Callis was transported to the University of Louisville Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
Deputy Jailer Callis had been in law enforcement for 11 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Jailer Callis gave the Trimble County Jail 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bedford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Jailer Callis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Howard is the only officer of Trimble County Jail remembered here.
Howard is one of 161 officers lost to accidents in KY, 16.4% of the 984 remembered there.
Howard is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Howard 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 2002, 2 officers in KY were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1937, with 7.
In 2002, 73 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2002, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Howard was 79. Of the 150 lost to accidents in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 49.8; the middle age was 39. Howard had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Howard was 79. 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. Howard had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Howard was 79. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Howard had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8.1% of these deaths in KY; April holds the most, 13.7%. Tuesdays: 13%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Trimble County Jail.
Accident deaths account for 16.4% of all 984 deaths in KY, 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 28-W
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