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Troy Anthony Ratcliff
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Troy Ratcliff was killed when his cruiser was struck head-on by a vehicle which crossed into his lane on Louisiana 398, between Labadieville and Amelia.
The impact caused both vehicles to burst into flames and both vehicles were burnt beyond recognition. The other driver was killed in the crash as well.
Deputy Ratcliff had served with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Ratcliff gave the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Napoleonville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Ratcliff.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Troy is one of 180 officers lost to accidents in LA, 30.3% of the 595 remembered there.
Troy is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Troy 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 1999, 8 officers in LA were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1999, 71 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1999, 78 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 61st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Troy was 21. Of the 148 lost to accidents in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Troy had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Troy was 21. 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. Troy had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Troy was 21. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Troy had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 11.1% of these deaths in LA; April holds the most, 11.1%. Saturdays: 13.9%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.3% of all 595 deaths in LA, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Troy among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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