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Deputy Bill Wilson suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to apprehend an inmate during a jailbreak. Deputy Wilson was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Chilton County Sheriff's Office for 5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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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.
Deputy Sheriff Wilson gave the Chilton County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Clanton community, and 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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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
William Obra Wilson served in the U.S. Air Force before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Chilton County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
William is one of 30 officers lost to cardiac events in AL, 4.7% of the 643 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 1984, 3 officers in AL were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 1984, 16 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1984, 16 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
William was 49. Of the 29 lost to cardiac events in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 56; the middle age was 48. William had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 14 years.
William was 49. 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 5 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
William was 49. 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 5 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
February holds 10% of these deaths in AL; October holds the most, 20%. Sundays: 30%.
February holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Sundays: 13.9%.
February holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Chilton County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 643 deaths in AL, 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
Chilton County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, William among them.
Military Service
William Obra Wilson served in the U.S. Air Force before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-E
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