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Sergeant Bramlett was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer at the intersection of FM 939 and Highway 84. Sergeant Bramlett was en route to serve civil papers at the time. Sergeant Bramlett had been with the McLennan County Sheriff's Office for 33 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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33 years. You could have gone home.
Sergeant Bramlett gave the McLennan County Sheriff's Office 33 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Waco community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Bramlett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
McLennan County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Elmer is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Elmer is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Elmer 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 1981, 6 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 40th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1981, 63 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1981, 81 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Elmer was 74. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Elmer had served 33 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Elmer was 74. 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. Elmer had served 33 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Elmer was 74. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Elmer had served 33 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 8.1% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Wednesdays: 16.1%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 42.9% of all 7 deaths at McLennan County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, 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
McLennan County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Elmer among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-E
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