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Corporal David Jones died from a heart attack after responding to multiple domestic and assault calls.
Corporal Jones had performed first aid on a victim who had been set on fire, suffering from significant burns. The next day he reported for work and stated that he was not feeling well. Throughout the day, he responded to a few traffic accidents and another domestic assault call involving a minor child. At 8 pm, he was found unresponsive in his vehicle and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.
Corporal Jones had served with the Benton County Sheriff's Office for almost five years and previously served with the Warsaw Police Department for 40 years, retiring as the Chief of Police.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, three bonus children, 17 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, mother, and sister.
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45 years. You could have gone home.
Corporal Jones gave the Benton County Sheriff's Office 45 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Warsaw community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Jones.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Benton County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
David is one of 32 officers lost to cardiac events in MO, 3.9% of the 829 remembered there.
David is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David 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 2022, 1 officer in MO was lost to cardiac events, the 8th heaviest of 23 years on record. The heaviest was 2007, with 3.
In 2022, 14 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2022, 14 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
David was 65. Of the 30 lost to cardiac events in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 48.5 and 65; the middle age was 56. David had served 45 years; the middle length of service was 18 years.
David 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. David had served 45 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
David 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. David had served 45 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
April holds 12.5% of these deaths in MO; February holds the most, 18.8%. Thursdays: 15.6%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Benton County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.9% of all 829 deaths in MO, 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.
His people
Benton County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-W
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