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Patrolman Albert Howell suffered a fatal heart attack after being in a foot pursuit through the city's cemetery. He began to feel ill shortly after the pursuit. He went home where he he suffered a fatal heart attack the following morning.
Patrolman Howell had served with the Raeford Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, mother, and ten siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Howell gave the Raeford Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Raeford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Howell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Raeford Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Albert is one of 33 officers lost to cardiac events in NC, 5% of the 664 remembered there.
Albert is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.9% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1940, 1 officer in NC was lost to cardiac events, the 5th heaviest of 29 years on record. The heaviest was 1967, with 2.
In 1940, 4 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 92nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1940, 4 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 92nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Albert was 37. Of the 33 lost to cardiac events in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 38 and 53; the middle age was 46. Albert had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 17 years.
Albert was 37. 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. Albert had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Albert was 37. 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. Albert had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
September holds 12.1% of these deaths in NC; January holds the most, 15.2%. Saturdays: 15.2%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. 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 50% of all 2 deaths at Raeford Police Department, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 5% of all 664 deaths in NC, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.9% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Raeford Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Albert among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-E
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