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Patrolman George Arnold suffered a fatal heart attack while making an arrest at the scene of a domestic disturbance at a residence on Prospect Avenue at approximately 3:00 am.
He was transported to the Charleroi-Monessen Hospital where he passed away approximately 20 minutes later.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Arnold served with the Charleroi Borough Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Charleroi community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Arnold.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
George is the only officer of Charleroi Borough Police Department remembered here.
George is one of 118 officers lost to cardiac events in PA, 9.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
George is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1943, 2 officers in PA were lost to cardiac events, the 11th heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1957, with 5.
In 1943, 7 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 78th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1943, 7 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 78th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
George was 43. Of the 118 lost to cardiac events in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 56; the middle age was 48.
George was 43. 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.
George was 43. 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.
When
March holds 8.5% of these deaths in PA; January holds the most, 11%. Mondays: 13.6%.
March holds 7.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Mondays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.6% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Charleroi Borough Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 9.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, 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.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-E
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