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The state of death Euphemism From the poem "Invictus," by William Ernest Henley: "Beyond this place of wrath and tears, Looms but the horror of the shade." Shake hands with Elvis To die Euphemism Shake hands with a well-known person who has (presumably) died. Shuffle off this mortal coil [1] To die Humorous, Literary [2]
Date of Death Cause of Death Guard Henry (or Harry) Traill [2] Kingston Penitentiary, Kingston, Ontario: July 7, 1870 First post-confederation peace officer to be killed in the line of duty. Struck in the head during an escape. [3] Guard John Rutledge [4] Toronto Central Prison, Toronto, Ontario: c.1888 Instructor David Cunningham
Additionally, due to the dynamic nature of this list, it requires regular edits to keep it up to date. This list also includes those who died in the line of duty outside of Canada, excluding peacekeeping missions and wars. Stacked bar chart of Canadian law enforcement deaths in the line of duty from 1962 through 2023.
Prison slang varies depending on institution, region, and country. [2] Prison slang can be found in other written forms such as diaries, letters, tattoos, ballads, songs, and poems. [2] Prison slang has existed as long as there have been crime and prisons; in Charles Dickens' time it was known as "thieves' cant".
For prisoners held by Canada that died in prison custody, see Category:Prisoners who died in Canadian detention. Subcategories This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.
Scruggs was detained for alleged possession of a controlled substance, according to prison records. Scruggs died from a seizure secondary to left frontal lobectomy due to a traumatic brain injury (from a motor vehicle accident a decade prior), according to the medical examiner. Jail or Agency: St. Louis County - Dept. of Justice Services; State ...
A euphemism (/ ˈ juː f ə m ɪ z əm / YOO-fə-miz-əm) is an innocuous word or expression used in place of one that is deemed offensive or suggests something unpleasant. [1] Some euphemisms are intended to amuse, while others use bland, inoffensive terms for concepts that the user wishes to downplay.
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