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Sergeant Dominic Guida suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a multi-agency field force training exercise at the Relay Fire Tower in Bunnell.
He was participating in the training while wearing a gas mask when he suddenly collapsed. He was immediately transported to the local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Sergeant Guida had served with the Bunnell Police Department for 19 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his two sisters, brother, nieces, and nephews.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Guida gave the Bunnell Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bunnell community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Guida.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Dominic is the only officer of Bunnell Police Department remembered here.
Dominic is one of 62 officers lost to cardiac events in FL, 6.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Dominic is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Dominic 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 2021, 1 officer in FL was lost to cardiac events, the 17th heaviest of 39 years on record. The heaviest was 2017, with 4.
In 2021, 23 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 2nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2021, 23 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 2nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Dominic was 43. Of the 61 lost to cardiac events in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 49. Dominic had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 16 years.
Dominic 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. Dominic had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Dominic 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. Dominic had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
November holds 9.7% of these deaths in FL; May holds the most, 19.4%. Tuesdays: 12.9%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Bunnell 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 3.9% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-E
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