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Survivors
His wife, and their cats.
Biography
David Ward Van Epps was an accomplished artist and writer. He was an avid video game player and a passionate cook who loved preparing Italian food, though he joked that he lacked the patience for baking. Guided by a deep personal moral compass, his lifelong ambition was to serve both in the U.S. Army and in civilian law enforcement, and to build a long career in both.
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- August 6, 2026
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Officer David Epps served with the department.
Thank you for your service. We will always remember your sacrifice.
You belong on this wall. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
David Ward Van Epps served in the U.S. Army (2005â2006) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Suicide
David is one of 256 officers lost to suicide worldwide, 0.8% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2015, 15 officers worldwide were lost to suicide, the 4th heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 2019, with 26.
Who
David was 30. Of the 209 lost to suicide worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 48; the middle age was 42. David had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
June holds 11.3% of these deaths worldwide; May holds the most, 11.7%. Saturdays: 12.1%.
How
Suicide deaths account for 0.8% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 6th most common cause.
Military Service
David Ward Van Epps served in the U.S. Army (2005–2006) before joining law enforcement.
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