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James Miller Campbell
Incident
Game Warden Campbell succumbed to injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle while he questioned two hunters near Craig, Colorado at 11:30 am.
He was transported to the hospital where he passed away 10 days later.
Game Warden Campbell had served with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Division for 25 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, brother, and four sisters.
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25 years. You could have gone home.
Game Warden Campbell gave the Colorado Department of Natural Resources 25 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Montrose community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Game Warden Campbell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Colorado Department of Natural Resources - Parks and Wildlife Division has lost 3 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
James is one of 101 officers lost to accidents in CO, 28% of the 361 remembered there.
James is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 1945, 1 officer in CO was lost to accidents, the 24th heaviest of 66 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 4.
In 1945, 62 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 70th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1945, 68 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James was 72. Of the 79 lost to accidents in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. James had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
James was 72. 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. James had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 72. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in CO; July holds the most, 11.9%. Mondays: 16.8%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Colorado Department of Natural Resources - Parks and Wildlife Division.
Accident deaths account for 28% of all 361 deaths in CO, 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
Colorado Department of Natural Resources - Parks and Wildlife Division has 3 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-W
What is kept
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