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Lieutenant Huckabee suffered a fatal heart attack during a violent struggle with a suspect in which he was kicked in the face, chest and ribs several times. The incident occurred when he and several other officers responded to a bar and attempted to arrest a drunk man.
Lieutenant Huckabee had served with the agency for 26 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his three children.
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26 years. You could have gone home.
Lieutenant Huckabee gave the Sweetwater Police Department 26 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Sweetwater community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Huckabee.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Monte Porter Huckabee served in the the United States military (1943â1946) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Monte is the only officer of Sweetwater Police Department remembered here.
Monte is one of 88 officers lost to cardiac events in TX, 3.6% of the 2,423 remembered there.
Monte is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Monte is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1979, 1 officer in TX was lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 53 years on record. The heaviest was 1978, with 4.
In 1979, 17 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 21st heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1979, 17 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 21st heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Monte was 54. Of the 84 lost to cardiac events in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 42.8 and 57; the middle age was 50. Monte had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Monte was 54. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. Monte had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Monte was 54. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. Monte had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
November holds 8% of these deaths in TX; October holds the most, 12.5%. Saturdays: 14.8%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Sweetwater Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.6% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
Military Service
Monte Porter Huckabee served in the United States military (1943–1946) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-W
What is kept
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