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Deputy Christopher Hensley was killed in an automobile crash on Highway 62 near Craigmont.
His Chevrolet Blazer patrol vehicle struck a patch of black ice, went out of control, and rolled over at approximately 1:45 a.m.
Deputy Hensley had served with the Lewis County Sheriff's Office for 6 months and had been in law enforcement for a total of 3 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his 2-month-old son and his girlfriend.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Hensley gave the Lewis County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Nez Perce community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Hensley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Christopher is the only officer of Lewis County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Christopher is one of 66 officers lost to accidents in KS, 19.7% of the 335 remembered there.
Christopher is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Christopher 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 2003, 2 officers in KS were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 50 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 3.
In 2003, 80 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2003, 94 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 29th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Christopher was 25. Of the 59 lost to accidents in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 49; the middle age was 37. Christopher had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Christopher was 25. 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. Christopher had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Christopher was 25. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Christopher had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 13.6% of these deaths in KS, more than any other month. Sundays: 18.2%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lewis County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 19.7% of all 335 deaths in KS, 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-E
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