James David Perry

Time

In 1999, 4 officers in TN were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.

In 1999, 22 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.

In 1999, 22 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.

Who

James was 43. Of the 36 lost to cardiac events in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 41.8 and 54.3; the middle age was 49. James had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 15.5 years.

James 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. James had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.

James 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. James had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.

When

October holds 10.8% of these deaths in TN; March holds the most, 13.5%. Sundays: 16.2%.

October holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Sundays: 13.9%.

October holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 13.9%.

How

Cardiac deaths account for 9.8% of all 41 deaths at Tennessee Highway Patrol, the 3rd most common cause.

Cardiac deaths account for 4.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, 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.

His people

Tennessee Highway Patrol has 41 officers remembered here, James among them.

Where