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Night Marshal Culleton was killed in a fire at the marshal's office in the Snow Building.
When firefighters arrived at the scene, the flames were too hot to attempt an entry, and it was not known that anyone was inside. Once the fire was brought under control and extinguished, Marshal Culleton's body was found on the floor.
The cause of the fire was never determined.
Night Marshal Culleton was survived by his wife and two children.
Survivors
Night Marshal Culleton was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Marshal Culleton served with the Brookfield Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Brookfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Marshal Culleton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Brookfield Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
James is one of 242 officers lost to accidents in MO, 29.2% of the 829 remembered there.
James is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 1907, 1 officer in MO was lost to accidents, the 69th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1907, 16 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 127th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1907, 23 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 126th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James was 55. Of the 226 lost to accidents in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 42; the middle age was 33.
James was 55. 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.
James was 55. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
November holds 7% of these deaths in MO; August holds the most, 12.8%. Wednesdays: 17.4%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Brookfield Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 829 deaths in MO, 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
Brookfield Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 32-E
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