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Patrolman Ronald Wascom was killed when his patrol car went out of control on I-65, near Fieldstown Drive, during a period of heavy rain. His vehicle crossed the median into the path of oncoming traffic. Patrolman Wascom had served with the Morris Police Department for 14 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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You barely got started.
Patrolman Wascom gave the Morris Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Morris community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Wascom.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Ronald is the only officer of Morris Police Department remembered here.
Ronald is one of 182 officers lost to accidents in AL, 28.3% of the 643 remembered there.
Ronald is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ronald 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 1992, 2 officers in AL were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 85 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 6.
In 1992, 60 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 73rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1992, 73 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 70th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Ronald was 42. Of the 160 lost to accidents in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47.3; the middle age was 36.5. Ronald had served 1.2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Ronald was 42. 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. Ronald had served 1.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ronald was 42. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Ronald had served 1.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.8% of these deaths in AL; July holds the most, 13.2%. Mondays: 13.7%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Morris Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 28.3% of all 643 deaths in AL, 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.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-E
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