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Incident
Conservation Officer Gary Waterhouse suffered a fatal heart attack as he and another officer hiked to Boundary Pond, in Pittsburg, to investigate reports of illegal fishing.
The officers had been informed that a group of Canadians had illegally crossed the border and were bait-fishing in the pond. Officer Waterhouse and another officer responded to the scene. After checking with United States and Canadian customs officers they parked on the Canadian side of the border and hiked to the pond.
As they approached the dam Officer Waterhouse collapsed. The other officer was unable to revive him and went to a nearby residence where he called for assistance.
Officer Waterhouse had served with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Conservation Officer Waterhouse gave the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Concord community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Conservation Officer Waterhouse.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to cardiac events.
Gary is one of 14 officers lost to cardiac events in NH, 23.7% of the 59 remembered there.
Gary is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Gary 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 1968, 1 officer in NH was lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 1968, 15 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 34th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1968, 15 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 34th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Gary was 36. Of the 14 lost to cardiac events in NH whose age is recorded, half were between 37.3 and 52.8; the middle age was 46.5. Gary had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Gary was 36. 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. Gary had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Gary was 36. 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. Gary had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
September holds 7.1% of these deaths in NH; October holds the most, 14.3%. Sundays: 21.4%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Sundays: 13.9%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 23.7% of all 59 deaths in NH, 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.
His people
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has 3 officers remembered here, Gary among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
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