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James Bernard Fuller
Incident
Special Agent James Fuller suffered a fatal heart attack after completing his fitness run for the U.S. Customs Service at Rouses Point, New York. Agent Fuller had served with the Customs Service for 15 years and was assigned to Swanton, Vermont.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Agent Fuller gave the United States Department of the Treasury 15 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Agent Fuller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service - Office of Investigations has lost 6 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
James is one of 71 officers lost to cardiac events in DC, 5% of the 1,419 remembered there.
James is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 1984, 1 officer in DC was lost to cardiac events, the 19th heaviest of 48 years on record. The heaviest was 1945, with 3.
In 1984, 16 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1984, 16 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
James was 37. Of the 69 lost to cardiac events in DC whose age is recorded, half were between 41 and 51; the middle age was 46. James had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
James was 37. 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. James had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
James was 37. 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. James had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
May holds 12.7% of these deaths in DC, more than any other month. Mondays: 18.3%.
May holds 8.8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Mondays: 12.9%.
May holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 16.7% of all 6 deaths at United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service - Office of Investigations, the 3rd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 5% of all 1,419 deaths in DC, 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
United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service - Office of Investigations has 6 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 61-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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