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Policeman Tom Emery suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after engaging in a violent struggle while attempting to arrest three men who were fighting in an alley at about 7:15 pm.
He had placed one of the men in custody, walked out of the alley, and suddenly collapsed. All three men who had been involved in the fight were arrested pending an inquest into Policeman Emery's death.
Policeman Emery had served with the Eaton Rapids Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and four children. He was predeceased by an infant son.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Emery gave the Eaton Rapids Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Eaton Rapids community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Emery.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
George is the only officer of Eaton Rapids Police Department remembered here.
George is one of 39 officers lost to cardiac events in MI, 5.5% of the 703 remembered there.
George is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1947, 2 officers in MI were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 1947, 4 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 92nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1947, 4 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 92nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
George was 65. Of the 37 lost to cardiac events in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 54; the middle age was 49. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 17 years.
George was 65. 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. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
George was 65. 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. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
May holds 15.4% of these deaths in MI, more than any other month. Saturdays: 12.8%.
May holds 8.8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
May holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Eaton Rapids Police Department. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.5% of all 703 deaths in MI, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 23.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-E
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