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Deputy George Massey died from injuries sustained the previous night when he was struck by a vehicle on Glencoe Road in Burlington.
He and another deputy were walking along the road when an oncoming car suddenly swerved to avoid another car, but struck Deputy Massey. He was dragged 17-feet and sustained fatal injuries. He was taken to Burlington Hospital where he died the following evening.
Deputy Massey had served with the Alamance County Sheriff's Office for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, daughter, and three siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Massey gave the Alamance County Sheriff's Office 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Graham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Massey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Alamance County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
George is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
George is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1934, 4 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
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
George was 48. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
George was 48. 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. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 48. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 10.2% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Sundays: 11.2%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 25% of all 4 deaths at Alamance County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, 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
Alamance County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-W
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