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Deputy Alford was killed in an automobile accident while returning to Cameron, Texas, with several other men, including a federal immigration officer. The front wheel of the vehicle came off of the car, causing it overturn. Deputy Alford was thrown from the vehicle and pinned underneath it.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Alford served with the Milam County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Cameron community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Alford.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Milam County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Nathaniel is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Nathaniel is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Nathaniel 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 1921, 6 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 40th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1921, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1921, 105 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Nathaniel was 59. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36.
Nathaniel was 59. 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.
Nathaniel was 59. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Fridays: 15.7%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Milam County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd 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 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Milam County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Nathaniel among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 24-W
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