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Chief of Police Edward Norton suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after struggling with two juveniles who had been arrested for disorderly conduct.
The two juveniles violently struggled with Chief Norton and another officer as they were being placed in jail. Chief Norton collapsed and died a short time later.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Norton served with the Jersey Shore Borough Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Jersey Shore community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Norton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Edward is the only officer of Jersey Shore Borough Police Department remembered here.
Edward is one of 118 officers lost to cardiac events in PA, 9.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Edward is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Edward 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 1904, 1 officer in PA was lost to cardiac events, the 30th heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1957, with 5.
In 1904, 2 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 107th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1904, 2 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 107th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Edward was 48. Of the 118 lost to cardiac events in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 56; the middle age was 48.
Edward 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.
Edward 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.
When
December holds 9.3% of these deaths in PA; January holds the most, 11%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Jersey Shore Borough Police Department. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 9.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.9% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
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