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Patrolman John Lesemann suffered a fatal heart attack while training during his sixth day at the New Jersey State Police Academy.
Patrolman Lesemann had already been sworn in as a peace officer at the time of his death.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Lesemann served with the Brick Township Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Bricktown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Lesemann.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Brick Township Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
John is one of 38 officers lost to cardiac events in NJ, 5.9% of the 647 remembered there.
John is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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 1999, 1 officer in NJ was lost to cardiac events, the 6th heaviest of 32 years on record. The heaviest was 1965, with 3.
In 1999, 22 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1999, 22 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
John was 21. Of the 35 lost to cardiac events in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 56; the middle age was 48. John had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 16.5 years.
John was 21. 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. John had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
John was 21. 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. John had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
August holds 10.5% of these deaths in NJ; July holds the most, 13.2%. Mondays: 23.7%.
August holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Mondays: 12.9%.
August holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Brick Township Police Department, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Brick Township Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-E
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