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Lori Dean Thomas
Incident
Agent Lori Thomas was killed in a vehicle crash when her department vehicle was struck by a car that was being pursued by members of the Durant Police Department. The collision occurred at the intersection of Oklahoma 78 and Rodeo Road. The 27-year-old suspect was convicted of first-degree manslaughter and sentenced to four years in prison. Agent Thomas had served with the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for 15 years.
Survivors
She is survived by her son who went on to serve with the United States Marshals Service.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Agent Thomas gave the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Oklahoma City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Agent Thomas.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Lori is one of 135 officers lost to accidents in OK, 23.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Lori is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Lori 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 1994, 1 officer in OK was lost to accidents, the 39th heaviest of 78 years on record. The heaviest was 1980, with 4.
In 1994, 81 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 26th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1994, 105 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Lori was 36. Of the 118 lost to accidents in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48.8; the middle age was 38. Lori had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lori was 36. 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. Lori had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lori was 36. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Lori had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 9.6% of these deaths in OK; March holds the most, 12.6%. Sundays: 13.3%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission. The weapon recorded was automobile, 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 automobile, in 8.9% 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 automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Her people
Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission has 2 officers remembered here, Lori among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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