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Sergeant Christopher Filli suffered a fatal heart attack at the City of Hudson Police Department at 701a Union Street in Hudson.
After responding to a 911 medical call with CPR being performed, Sergeant Filli reported that he was not feeling well and had chest discomfort. When he was found unresponsive, officers immediately began lifesaving measures. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was unable to be resuscitated.
Sergeant Filli had served with the City of Hudson Police Department for 22 years and previously served with the Copake Police Department and the Philmont Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, six children, parents, and six siblings.
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22 years. You could have gone home.
Sergeant Filli gave the City of Hudson Police Department 22 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Hudson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Filli.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Christopher is the only officer of City of Hudson Police Department remembered here.
Christopher is one of 102 officers lost to cardiac events in NY, 4.8% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Christopher is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Christopher 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 2024, 2 officers in NY were lost to cardiac events, the 9th heaviest of 57 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 6.
In 2024, 18 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 17th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2024, 18 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 18th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Christopher was 50. Of the 92 lost to cardiac events in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 37.8 and 51.5; the middle age was 45. Christopher had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Christopher was 50. 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. Christopher had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Christopher was 50. 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. Christopher had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
January holds 13.7% of these deaths in NY, more than any other month. Fridays: 18.6%.
January holds 9.6% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 15.8%.
January holds 9.5% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 15.8%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at City of Hudson Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.8% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the 4th 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
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