Edward E. Davis
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Patrolman

Edward E. Davis

Lewiston Police Department — Lewiston, ID
Cardiac
End of Watch November 18, 1971
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Gender Male

Incident

Patrolman Davis suffered a fatal heart attack during a vehicle pursuit of a wanted felon. The suspect was taken into custody later in the day.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Davis served with the Lewiston Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lewiston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Davis.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Police Department
Location Lewiston, Nez Perce County, ID
Platform Identity lpd.nezperce.id.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch November 18, 1971
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Cardiac

The Sacrifice · Cardiac

Edward is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.

34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1971, 16 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.

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When

November holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.

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How

Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.

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His people

Lewiston Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Edward among them.

Patrolman Edward E. Davis

Lewiston Police Department · End of Watch November 18, 1971

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E

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