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Patrolman James Waldon was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver while he responded to an accident call.
The drunk driver was convicted of manslaughter.
Patrolman Waldon was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and sister.
Survivors
Patrolman Waldon was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Waldon served with the Chillicothe Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chillicothe community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Waldon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Chillicothe Police Department has lost 5 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
James is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1928, 15 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1928, 201 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1928, 202 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 25. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38.
James was 25. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
James was 25. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
August holds 7.7% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Sundays: 12.4%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 80% of all 5 deaths at Chillicothe Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
His people
Chillicothe Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-E
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