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Corporal Scott Thompson suffered a fatal heart attack while working out in the police department gym as part of its wellness program.
He was transported to Community Medical Center where he passed away.
Corporal Thompson had served with the Manchester Township Police Department for 17 years. He had previously served with the Seaside Park Police Department, South Toms River Police Department, and Lakehurst Police Department for a combined 12 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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29 years. You could have gone home.
Corporal Thompson gave the Manchester Township Police Department 29 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Manchester community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Thompson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Manchester Township Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Scott is one of 14 officers lost to cardiac events in NH, 23.7% of the 59 remembered there.
Scott is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Scott is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.9% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2015, 1 officer in NH was lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 2015, 21 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2015, 21 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Scott was 47. Of the 14 lost to cardiac events in NH whose age is recorded, half were between 37.3 and 52.8; the middle age was 46.5. Scott had served 29 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Scott was 47. 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. Scott had served 29 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Scott was 47. 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. Scott had served 29 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
April holds 7.1% of these deaths in NH; October holds the most, 14.3%. Fridays: 21.4%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 15.8%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.8%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Manchester Township Police Department, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 23.7% of all 59 deaths in NH, 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 3.9% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Manchester Township Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Scott among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-E
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