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Marshal Bryant Hemphill collapsed following a foot chase of several suspicious people.
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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.
Marshal Hemphill served with the Valley View Marshal's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Valley View 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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Military Service
Bryant Patrick Hemphill served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Bryant is the only officer of Valley View Marshal's Office remembered here.
Bryant is one of 45 officers lost to cardiac events in IL, 3.4% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Bryant is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Bryant 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 1965, 2 officers in IL were lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 33 years on record. The heaviest was 1974, with 3.
In 1965, 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 1965, 15 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 34th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Bryant was 41. Of the 45 lost to cardiac events in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 54; the middle age was 51.
Bryant was 41. 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.
Bryant was 41. 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
October holds 6.7% of these deaths in IL; March holds the most, 15.6%. Thursdays: 17.8%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Valley View Marshal's Office. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.4% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 31.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
Where
Military Service
Bryant Patrick Hemphill served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 9-W
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