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Police Officer Anthony Neri suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in his agency's physical ability testing at the Lee County Sheriff's Office range on Felix Romano Avenue.
He collapsed while conducting an exercise as part of the testing. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away.
Officer Neri had served with the Sanibel Police Department for four years and had previously served with the Union Township Police Department in New Jersey for three years. He had retired from the United States Treasury Department after 30 years of service as a revenue officer.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Neri gave the Sanibel Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sanibel community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Neri.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Anthony is the only officer of Sanibel Police Department remembered here.
Anthony is one of 62 officers lost to cardiac events in FL, 6.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Anthony is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Anthony 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 2019, 4 officers in FL were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 2019, 19 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 12th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2019, 19 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 12th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Anthony was 63. Of the 61 lost to cardiac events in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 49. Anthony had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 16 years.
Anthony was 63. 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. Anthony had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Anthony was 63. 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. Anthony had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
May holds 19.4% of these deaths in FL, more than any other month. Mondays: 14.5%.
May holds 8.8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Mondays: 12.9%.
May holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Sanibel Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 6.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, 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
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-W
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