Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Gerardo Silva suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to a call involving a violent mentally ill subject.
The subject had assaulted another officer two weeks earlier and had to be apprehended by a canine. When Officer Silva arrived on scene the subject acted in an aggressive nature towards him. Officer Silva was able to de-escalate the situation.
During Officer Silva's following shift he suddenly collapsed inside of the police station. Other officers performed CPR until he was transported to a local hospital where he passed away.
Officer Silva had served with the Redwood City Police Department for 18 years.
Never forgotten. Always honored. Always missed.
On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Gerardo died in the line of duty.
To the Silva family, fellow officers, and all who call Gerardo beloved , my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Officer Silva gave to his community and the citizens of California , and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 20, 2017.
Phyllis Lasater Loya mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05 September 20th, 2018
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Silva gave the Redwood City Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Redwood City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Silva.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Gerardo Andrade Silva is one of 1,306 officers lost to cardiac events in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 4% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 52 of 1,837 officers were lost to cardiac events in the line of duty — 2.8% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 4%.
At Redwood City Police Department, 1 of 3 officers on record were lost to cardiac events in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Cardiac compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gerardo Andrade Silva's cause is highlighted.
How Gerardo Andrade Silva Compares
When Cardiac Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Cardiac deaths across the full memorial record. Gerardo Andrade Silva is highlighted in Jan.
Incident Location
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