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Deputy John Monk and Deputy Doug McFillen were killed in an airplane crash while en route to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to return a prisoner to Louisiana.
The plane, which was piloted by Deputy McFillen experienced engine trouble and crashed into Lake Charles approximately five minutes into the flight.
Deputy Monk had served in law enforcement for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Monk gave the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lake Charles community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Monk.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department has lost 11 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 180 officers lost to accidents in LA, 30.3% of the 595 remembered there.
John is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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 1966, 2 officers at Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1966, 4 officers in LA were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 94 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 8.
In 1966, 77 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1966, 95 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 63. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 41. John had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 11.5 years.
John was 63. Of the 148 lost to accidents in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. John had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
John was 63. 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. John had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 63. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 40% of these deaths at Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department, more than any other month. Saturdays: 60%.
March holds 6.1% of these deaths in LA; April holds the most, 11.1%. Saturdays: 13.9%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 45.5% of all 11 deaths at Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.3% of all 595 deaths in LA, 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
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department has 11 officers remembered here, John among them.
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Paul Sloan Sep 27, 1900
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William Shoemake Oct 27, 1906
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Samuel E. Duhon Mar 6, 1925
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Albert Bell Goos Jun 2, 1953
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Osmer Douglas McFillen
Mar 19, 1966
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John Henry Monk
Mar 19, 1966
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Billy Wayne McIntosh
Oct 1, 1997
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John Albert Mayfield
Dec 30, 2000
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Alan Inzer
Jan 25, 2007
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Eric Joseph Bellard
Sep 1, 2008
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Randall L. Benoit
Jan 18, 2012
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 32-E
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