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William Henry Tiedeman Jr.
Incident
Deputy Tiedeman suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a defense tactics and ASP recertification training at the Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Training Academy. Another deputy immediately began CPR and administered an automated external defibrillator while the rescue squads were en route.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Deputy Tiedeman had served with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He also served in the U.S. Navy for over 23 years retiring as a Senior Chief.
Deputy Tiedeman had served with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He also served in the U.S. Navy for over 23 years retiring as a Senior Chief.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son (who is also a deputy with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office), grandson, brother, and sister.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff Tiedeman gave the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Virginia Beach community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
William Henry Tiedeman Jr. served in the U.S. Navy (1989â1994) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
William is the only officer of Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office remembered here.
William is one of 25 officers lost to cardiac events in VA, 3.8% of the 653 remembered there.
William is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
William 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 2006, 1 officer in VA was lost to cardiac events, the 4th heaviest of 21 years on record. The heaviest was 1962, with 3.
In 2006, 16 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2006, 16 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
William was 54. Of the 23 lost to cardiac events in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 40 and 50; the middle age was 47. William had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 12 years.
William 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. William had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
William 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. William had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
November holds 20% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 24%. Tuesdays: 16%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 653 deaths in VA, the 3rd 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.
Where
Military Service
William Henry Tiedeman Jr. served in the U.S. Navy (1989–1994) before joining law enforcement.
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