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Special Deputy Gunter was killed in an automobile accident while driving a prisoner's car to the jail. He and his partner had just arrested two escaped bank robbery suspects. The partner was transporting the two suspects to the jail in the police car and Special Deputy Gunter was following in the suspect's car. The other deputy suddenly slammed on the brakes of the police car and Special Deputy Gunter slammed into the back of the car, causing serious injuries. He succumbed to his injuries the following day.
Special Deputy Gunter had been with the agency for six years and was survived by his wife and six children.
Survivors
Special Deputy Gunter had been with the agency for six years and was survived by his wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Deputy Sheriff Gunter gave the Grayson County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sherman community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Deputy Sheriff Gunter.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Grayson County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Howard is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 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 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
Howard was 50. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Howard had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Howard was 50. 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 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Howard was 50. 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 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 8.1% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Wednesdays: 16.1%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 16.7% of all 6 deaths at Grayson County Sheriff's Office, the 3rd 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
Grayson County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Howard among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-E
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