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Deputy Beck suffered a fatal heart attack after struggling with a suspect. Deputy Beck and another deputy were serving a warrant on a man wanted for threatening local citizens. The suspect began verbally and physically assault the officers. They were able to handcuff the suspect and transport him to jail, where Deputy Beck suffered the heart attack. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Survivors
Deputy Beck had been with the agency for 6 years and is survived by his wife and child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Beck gave the Rowan County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Salisbury community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Beck.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Rowan County Sheriff's Office has lost 8 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
John is one of 33 officers lost to cardiac events in NC, 5% of the 664 remembered there.
John is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1994, 1 officer in NC was lost to cardiac events, the 5th heaviest of 29 years on record. The heaviest was 1967, with 2.
In 1994, 8 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 72nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1994, 8 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 72nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
John was 46. Of the 33 lost to cardiac events in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 38 and 53; the middle age was 46. John had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 17 years.
John was 46. 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. John had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
John was 46. 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. John had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
January holds 15.2% of these deaths in NC, more than any other month. Thursdays: 18.2%.
January holds 9.6% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.5%.
January holds 9.5% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 12.5% of all 8 deaths at Rowan County Sheriff's Office, the 3rd 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 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Rowan County Sheriff's Office has 8 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-W
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