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Officer Goodemote suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after being involved in a foot pursuit. He had captured the man but collapsed while arraigning him. Officer Goodemote had served with the agency for 4 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Goodemote gave the Philmont Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Philmont community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Goodemote.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Dale is the only officer of Philmont Police Department remembered here.
Dale is one of 99 officers lost to cardiac events in NY, 4.7% of the 2,126 remembered there.
Dale is one of 1,304 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Dale is one of 1,306 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.9% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1985, 1 officer in NY was lost to cardiac events, the 31st heaviest of 56 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 6.
In 1985, 11 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 54th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1985, 11 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 54th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Dale was 50. Of the 89 lost to cardiac events in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 38 and 53; the middle age was 45. Dale had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Dale was 50. Of the 1,246 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. Dale had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Dale was 50. Of the 1,248 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. Dale had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
September holds 11.1% of these deaths in NY; January holds the most, 13.1%. Saturdays: 14.1%.
September holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Philmont Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 2,126 deaths in NY, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.9% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 20-W
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