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Master Police Officer William Snow suffered a fatal heart attack while performing required physical training for SWAT team members inside the department's gym.
Officer Snow had served with the Bristol Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and one child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Master Police Officer Snow gave the Bristol Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bristol community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Master Police Officer Snow.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Bristol Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
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 2012, 1 officer in VA was lost to cardiac events, the 4th heaviest of 21 years on record. The heaviest was 1962, with 3.
In 2012, 11 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 54th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2012, 11 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 54th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
William was 40. 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 14 years; the middle length of service was 12 years.
William 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. William had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
William 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. William had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
December holds 24% of these deaths in VA, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 16%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Bristol Police Department, the most common cause.
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.
His people
Bristol Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 2-W
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