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Patrolman Robert Young suffered a fatal heart attack shortly following a foot pursuit.
He had responded to assist an ambulance crew that was having trouble restraining a man. The suspect had broken free and ran from the scene, with Patrolman Young in pursuit.
Patrolman Young was able to tackle and handcuff the suspect and return him to the ambulance. Moments later, Patrolman Young collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he died.
Patrolman Young had served with the Roseville Police Department for 21 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
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21 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Young gave the Roseville Police Department 21 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Roseville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Young.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Roseville Police Department has lost 4 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Robert is one of 39 officers lost to cardiac events in MI, 5.5% of the 703 remembered there.
Robert is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robert 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 1978, 1 officer in MI was lost to cardiac events, the 6th heaviest of 34 years on record. The heaviest was 1947, with 2.
In 1978, 19 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 12th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1978, 19 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 12th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Robert was 51. Of the 37 lost to cardiac events in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 54; the middle age was 49. Robert had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 17 years.
Robert was 51. 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. Robert had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Robert was 51. 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. Robert had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
February holds 7.7% of these deaths in MI; May holds the most, 15.4%. Saturdays: 12.8%.
February holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
February holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 25% of all 4 deaths at Roseville Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
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 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Roseville Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Robert among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-E
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