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Deputy Sheriff Andy Early succumbed to injuries sustained ten years earlier when he was involved in an automobile crash while on patrol.
His vehicle struck a patch of black ice and slid into a ditch.
He became paralyzed from the neck down as a result of the crash and remained under the direct supervision of a doctor until passing away.
Deputy Early had served with the Audrain County Sheriff's Office for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Early gave the Audrain County Sheriff's Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mexico community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Early.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Audrain County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Andy is one of 242 officers lost to accidents in MO, 29.2% of the 829 remembered there.
Andy is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Andy 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 2006, 1 officer in MO was lost to accidents, the 69th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 2006, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2006, 80 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 57th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Andy was 42. Of the 226 lost to accidents in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 42; the middle age was 33. Andy had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Andy was 42. 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. Andy had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Andy was 42. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Andy had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7% of these deaths in MO; August holds the most, 12.8%. Wednesdays: 17.4%.
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 50% of all 2 deaths at Audrain County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 829 deaths in MO, 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
Audrain County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, Andy among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
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