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Corporal Van Perry suffered a heart attack shortly after arresting a shoplifting suspect on August 28th, 2013.
He had transported the suspect to the police station and began to interview him when he suddenly collapsed. The suspect then alerted other personnel. Corporal Perry was transported to a local hospital before being flown to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He remained there until passing away on September 5th, 2013.
Corporal Perry had served with the Carthage Police Department for 15 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Perry gave the Carthage Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Carthage community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Perry.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Van is the only officer of Carthage Police Department remembered here.
Van is one of 9 officers lost to cardiac events in MS, 2.6% of the 350 remembered there.
Van is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Van 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 2013, 1 officer in MS was lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 2013, 14 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2013, 14 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Van was 49. Of the 9 lost to cardiac events in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 45 and 60; the middle age was 53. Van had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 14 years.
Van was 49. 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. Van had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Van was 49. 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. Van had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
September holds 11.1% of these deaths in MS; June holds the most, 22.2%. Thursdays: 11.1%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Carthage Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 2.6% of all 350 deaths in MS, 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
Where the Name Is Cut
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