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Police Officer Jack Palmer succumbed to an accidental gunshot wound sustained as the result of a motorcycle crash while on duty.
His police motorcycle collided with another vehicle and his revolver was dislodged as a result of the impact. The revolver discharged when it struck the ground and the round struck Patrolman Palmer in the abdomen. He was transported to a local hospital where he died shortly after undergoing surgery.
Police Officer Palmer had previously served with the Tallahassee, Florida, Police Department before joining the Moultrie Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, father, and several siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Palmer gave the Moultrie Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Moultrie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Palmer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Moultrie Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Julian is one of 264 officers lost to accidents in GA, 29.2% of the 905 remembered there.
Julian is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Julian 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, 6 officers in GA were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 8.
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
Julian was 37. Of the 251 lost to accidents in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36. Julian had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Julian was 37. 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. Julian had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Julian was 37. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Julian had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 12.5%. Thursdays: 16.3%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Moultrie Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 905 deaths in GA, 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
Moultrie Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Julian among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-E
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