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Deputy Sheriff Theodore Radlinski succumbed to injuries sustained 10 days earlier when he was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of E 9 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue in Warren.
He was transported to a local hospital with numerous broken bones. He developed pneumonia and died on February 7th, 1940.
Deputy Radlinski had served with the Macomb County Sheriff's Office for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother, three brothers, and two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Radlinski gave the Macomb County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mount Clemens community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Radlinski.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Macomb County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Theodore is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
Theodore is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Theodore is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1940, 2 officers in MI were lost to accidents, the 33rd heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
In 1940, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1940, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Theodore was 31. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. Theodore had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Theodore was 31. 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. Theodore had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Theodore was 31. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Theodore had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 6.7% of these deaths in MI; August holds the most, 14.3%. Wednesdays: 13.4%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Macomb County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Macomb County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Theodore among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-W
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