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Police Officer Nicholas Heine suffered a fatal heart attack as he and several other officers were attempting to break up several bar fights in the area of Victoria Avenue and C Street. He was running down the street when he suddenly collapsed.
Other officers rendered medical aid and he was transported to Parkview Medical Center, where he died a short time later.
Officer Heine had served with the Pueblo Police Department for 9 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and his mother, who also serves with the Pueblo Police Department.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Heine gave the Pueblo Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pueblo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Heine.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Pueblo Police Department has lost 12 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Nicholas is one of 11 officers lost to cardiac events in CO, 3% of the 361 remembered there.
Nicholas is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Nicholas 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 2008, 1 officer in CO was lost to cardiac events, the 2nd heaviest of 10 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 2.
In 2008, 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 2008, 14 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Nicholas was 30. Of the 9 lost to cardiac events in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 55; the middle age was 50. Nicholas had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 18.5 years.
Nicholas was 30. 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. Nicholas had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Nicholas was 30. 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. Nicholas had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
June holds 27.3% of these deaths in CO; October holds the most, 27.3%. Saturdays: 45.5%.
June holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
June holds 7.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 8.3% of all 12 deaths at Pueblo Police Department, the 3rd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3% of all 361 deaths in CO, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Pueblo Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, Nicholas among them.
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Alvin Phippenney Jun 30, 1879
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Moses Lovern May 11, 1891
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Silas Marts Oct 7, 1903
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Elwin M. Slater Oct 8, 1903
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William A. Shellman Aug 12, 1906
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Frederick H. Barner
Mar 21, 1909
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John Dunleavy
Jul 21, 1909
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Thomas Jefferson Evans
Sep 13, 1919
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Addison O. Hinsdale, Jr.
Oct 4, 1920
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Elmer A. Trout
Sep 23, 1935
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Thomas Martin Hanson
Dec 29, 1973
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Nicholas Karl Heine
Jun 21, 2008
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 1-W
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