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David William Myers Jr.
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Deputy Sheriff David Myers died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Deputy Myers had served with the Prince William County Sheriff's Office for 14 years and previously served with the Madison County Sheriff's Office, Prince William County Police Department, and the Virginia Department of Corrections.
COVID-19 and Law Enforcement
Deputy Sheriff David William Myers Jr. died on December 27, 2021 of COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty. He was 46.
He is one of 885 officers honored here.
Beginning in early 2020, law enforcement officers across the country contracted COVID-19 in the course of their duties. While much of the nation sheltered at home, they kept answering calls, making arrests, transporting prisoners, and working face to face with the public. There was no distance to be had from the job.
Corrections officers were hit hardest. Confined facilities and large populations meant constant, close, unavoidable exposure.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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Tributes
The country locked its doors. You kept working.
Deputy Sheriff Myers gave the Prince William County Sheriff's Office 23 years.
Thank you for your service to the Manassas community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Myers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Illness
David is the only officer of Prince William County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
David is one of 23 officers lost to illness in VA, 3.5% of the 653 remembered there.
David is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,552 remembered there.
David is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2021, 8 officers in VA were lost to illness, more than in any other year.
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
David was 46. Of the 22 lost to illness in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 50 and 64; the middle age was 56.5. David had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 21.5 years.
David was 46. 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. David had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
David was 46. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. David had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
December holds 4.3% of these deaths in VA; January holds the most, 17.4%. Mondays: 17.4%.
December holds 9.6% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Mondays: 14.2%.
December holds 9.6% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Mondays: 14.6%.
How
Illness deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Prince William County Sheriff's Office.
Illness deaths account for 3.5% of all 653 deaths in VA, the 4th most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
Where
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What is kept
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