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Deputy Sheriff Herbert Williams suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to a domestic disturbance call. Deputy Williams and his partner were east of Aiken on Route 4 at 1:30 a.m., arresting a man who was disturbing the peace. The subject kicked Deputy Willimas in the chest as they attempted to subdue him. While officers put the man in the patrol vehicle, Deputy Williams had a heart attack. He was transported to the Aiken Community Hospital, where efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. The subject was initially charged with murder, but the charge was reduced to aggravated assault. The man was acquitted of all charges. Deputy Williams was a United States Air Force Korean War veteran and had served with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office for 2 1/2 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 Williams gave the Aiken County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Aiken 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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Military Service
Herbert A. Williams served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Aiken County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Herbert is one of 20 officers lost to cardiac events in SC, 4.5% of the 442 remembered there.
Herbert is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Herbert 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 1977, 1 officer in SC was lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 1977, 10 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 61st heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1977, 10 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 61st heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Herbert was 48. Of the 19 lost to cardiac events in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 40 and 53.5; the middle age was 47. Herbert had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 16.5 years.
Herbert was 48. 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. Herbert had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Herbert was 48. 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. Herbert had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
December holds 15% of these deaths in SC; October holds the most, 20%. Fridays: 15%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 15.8%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.8%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 20% of all 5 deaths at Aiken County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, 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
Aiken County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Herbert among them.
Military Service
Herbert A. Williams served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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