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Jason Scott Lagore
Incident
Natural Resources Officer Jason Lagore died after suffering a medical emergency while conducting a search for a juvenile who had fallen through the ice at Rocky Fork Lake at Rocky Fork State Park.
Two juveniles had fallen through the ice but one was able to get to shore. Officer Lagore and other first responders were searching for the other juvenile when he suffered a medical emergency. He was transported Highland District Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The second juvenile was recovered from the water a short time later and also pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Officer Lagore had served with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of State Parks and Watercraft for 15 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two young sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Natural Resources Officer Lagore gave the Ohio Department of Natural Resources 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Natural Resources Officer Lagore.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Illness
Jason is the only officer of Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of State Parks and Watercraft remembered here.
Jason is one of 49 officers lost to illness in OH, 4.9% of the 993 remembered there.
Jason is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jason is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2021, 12 officers in OH were lost to illness, the 2nd heaviest of 22 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 15.
In 2021, 564 officers in the United States were lost to illness, more than in any other year.
In 2021, 566 officers worldwide were lost to illness, more than in any other year.
Who
Jason was 36. Of the 49 lost to illness in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 56; the middle age was 36. Jason had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 10 years.
Jason was 36. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. Jason had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Jason was 36. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. Jason had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
February holds 12.2% of these deaths in OH; October holds the most, 22.4%. Tuesdays: 10.2%.
February holds 6.1% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
February holds 6.6% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Tuesdays: 13.8%.
How
Illness deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of State Parks and Watercraft.
Illness deaths account for 4.9% of all 993 deaths in OH, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
Where
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