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Deputy Sheriff J.H. Siler was killed as he and another officer attempted to serve a warrant on a suspect wanted for cattle theft.
One of the subject's gunshots struck Deputy Siler's horse. The horse fell and crushed Deputy Siler, causing him to suffer fatal injuries. The wanted man was able to escape from the scene.
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Deputy Sheriff Siler served with the Pawnee County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Pawnee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Pawnee County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
J. is one of 135 officers lost to accidents in OK, 23.2% of the 582 remembered there.
J. is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
J. is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1899, 1 officer in OK was lost to accidents, the 39th heaviest of 78 years on record. The heaviest was 1980, with 4.
In 1899, 15 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 129th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1899, 25 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 122nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
May holds 7.4% of these deaths in OK; March holds the most, 12.6%. Sundays: 13.3%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 6 deaths at Pawnee County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 23.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 1.5% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Pawnee County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, J. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-E
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