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Incident
Patrolman William Jackson suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to a disturbance call at the Greyhound bus depot.
As he responded to the scene a pedestrian stepped into he path of his patrol car in front of the Florida Theatre. Patrolman Jackson slammed on his brakes and missed striking the woman by only inches. He then continued to the original call but collapsed in his patrol as he pulled up to the depot.
Patrolman Jackson had served with the Starke Police Department for only two months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four children, mother, and three siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Jackson served with the Starke Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Starke community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Jackson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Starke Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
William is one of 62 officers lost to cardiac events in FL, 6.2% of the 1,007 remembered there.
William is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1956, 2 officers in FL were lost to cardiac events, the 6th heaviest of 39 years on record. The heaviest was 2017, with 4.
In 1956, 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 1956, 13 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 43rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
William was 37. Of the 61 lost to cardiac events in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 49. William had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 16 years.
William 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. William had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
William 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. William had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
April holds 4.8% of these deaths in FL; May holds the most, 19.4%. Fridays: 21%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 15.8%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.8%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Starke Police Department, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 6.2% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Starke Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 9-W
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