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Lieutenant David Gann was killed in an automobile accident when his vehicle collided with the rear of a tractor trailer on Highway 111.
The lieutenant, who served as the SRO at Sequatchie County High School, was en route to the sheriff's office to retrieve his patrol car at the time of the crash.
Lieutenant Gann had served with the Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office for 6 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Gann gave the Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Dunlap community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Gann.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
David is one of 191 officers lost to accidents in TN, 24.8% of the 769 remembered there.
David is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2009, 1 officer in TN was lost to accidents, the 55th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 2009, 57 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2009, 66 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
David was 48. Of the 183 lost to accidents in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 49; the middle age was 38. David had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
David was 48. 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. David had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 48. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. David had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.3% of these deaths in TN; September holds the most, 11.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 24.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-E
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