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Special Patrolman Raymond Michel suffered a fatal heart attack after arresting a soldier for disorderly conduct at the Pennsylvania Railroad Station.
He and another patrolman had subdued the soldier and were walking him to their patrol car when he suddenly collapsed.
Special Patrolman Michel was survived by his wife, two daughters, and father.
Survivors
Special Patrolman Michel was survived by his wife, two daughters, and father.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Patrolman Michel served with the Rahway Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Rahway community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Patrolman Michel.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Rahway Police Department has lost 9 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Raymond is one of 38 officers lost to cardiac events in NJ, 5.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Raymond is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Raymond 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 1952, 1 officer in NJ was lost to cardiac events, the 6th heaviest of 32 years on record. The heaviest was 1965, with 3.
In 1952, 6 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 86th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1952, 6 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 86th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Raymond was 40. Of the 35 lost to cardiac events in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 56; the middle age was 48.
Raymond was 40. 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.
Raymond was 40. 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.
When
April holds 10.5% of these deaths in NJ; July holds the most, 13.2%. Wednesdays: 15.8%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 11.1% of all 9 deaths at Rahway Police Department, the 3rd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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.
His people
Rahway Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Raymond among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 17-E
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