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Sergeant Matkin died when he had a heart attack while assisting other deputies at a family disturbance call involving a firearm.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Matkin served with the Woodville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Woodville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Matkin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Robert Earl Matkin served in the U.S. Navy (1967â1970) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Robert is the only officer of Woodville Police Department remembered here.
Robert is one of 88 officers lost to cardiac events in TX, 3.6% of the 2,423 remembered there.
Robert is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Robert 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 1990, 1 officer in TX was lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 53 years on record. The heaviest was 1978, with 4.
In 1990, 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 1990, 10 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 61st heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
When
October holds 12.5% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.6%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Woodville Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.6% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the 4th 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.
Military Service
Robert Earl Matkin served in the U.S. Navy (1967–1970) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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