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Chief Deputy George Kemp suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a suicidal prisoner in the county jail.
Chief Deputy Kemp had served with the Walker County Sheriff's Office for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Deputy Kemp gave the Walker County Sheriff's Office 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lafayette community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Deputy Kemp.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Walker County Sheriff's Office has lost 9 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
George is one of 23 officers lost to cardiac events in GA, 2.5% of the 905 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 1955, 1 officer in GA was lost to cardiac events, the 4th heaviest of 20 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 2.
In 1955, 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.
In 1955, 16 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
George was 53. Of the 23 lost to cardiac events in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 46.5 and 56; the middle age was 53. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
George was 53. 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 had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
George was 53. 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. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
August holds 17.4% of these deaths in GA, more than any other month. Mondays: 13%.
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 11.1% of all 9 deaths at Walker County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 2.5% of all 905 deaths in GA, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 26.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
His people
Walker County Sheriff's Office has 9 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-E
What is kept
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