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Officer Crandall suffered a fatal heart attack after being assaulted. He had responded to an accident scene in which a suspect was trapped underneath a motorcycle. When Officer Crandall removed the motorcycle the man jumped up, assaulted him, and then fled. Officer Crandall pursued the subject and collapsed as he caught him.
Officer Crandall had served with the agency for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Crandall gave the Charlevoix Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charlevoix community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Crandall.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Earl is the only officer of Charlevoix Police Department remembered here.
Earl is one of 39 officers lost to cardiac events in MI, 5.5% of the 703 remembered there.
Earl is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Earl is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.9% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1966, 2 officers in MI were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 1966, 13 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 43rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1966, 13 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 43rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Earl was 57. Of the 37 lost to cardiac events in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 54; the middle age was 49. Earl had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 17 years.
Earl was 57. 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. Earl had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Earl was 57. 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. Earl had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
July holds 10.3% of these deaths in MI; May holds the most, 15.4%. Wednesdays: 17.9%.
July holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
July holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Charlevoix Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.5% of all 703 deaths in MI, the 3rd 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 3.9% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 55-W
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