Douglas Eugene Falconer
Incident
Correctional Officer Douglas Falconer suffered a fatal heart attack while overseeing an inmate firefighting crew near Lake Havasu City.
The crew had been fighting a wildfire in the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge when Officer Falconer suddenly collapsed.
Despite lifesaving efforts performed by members of the crew, Officer Falconer passed away.
Officer Falconer had served with the Arizona Department of Corrections for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtpah6y8k3rtmbh7fqemw- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Douglas. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Correctional Officer Falconer gave the Arizona Department of Corrections 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Arizona. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Correctional Officer Falconer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Arizona Department of Corrections has lost 10 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Douglas is one of 11 officers lost to cardiac events in AZ, 3.3% of the 330 remembered there.
Douglas is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Douglas 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 2008, 1 officer in AZ was lost to cardiac events, the 2nd heaviest of 10 years on record. The heaviest was 2005, with 2.
In 2008, 14 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2008, 14 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Douglas was 46. Of the 10 lost to cardiac events in AZ whose age is recorded, half were between 45.3 and 54; the middle age was 48. Douglas had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 14 years.
Douglas was 46. 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. Douglas had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Douglas was 46. 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. Douglas had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
October holds 18.2% of these deaths in AZ; December holds the most, 45.5%. Wednesdays: 18.2%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 10% of all 10 deaths at Arizona Department of Corrections, the 3rd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.3% of all 330 deaths in AZ, 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.
His people
Arizona Department of Corrections has 10 officers remembered here, Douglas among them.
-
James Stiner
Sep 18, 1967
-
Theodore James Buckley
Jun 22, 1973
-
Dale Eldred Morey
Jun 22, 1973
-
Paul W. Rast
Sep 7, 1975
-
Sandra JoAnn Bachman
Jun 26, 1990
-
Robert Kenneth Barchey
Nov 15, 1993
-
Brent W. Lumley
Mar 7, 1997
-
Gabriel B. Saucedo
Jun 2, 2005
-
Douglas Eugene Falconer
Oct 1, 2008
-
Paul Ray Nolasco, Jr.
May 25, 2020
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from Arizona Department of Corrections are honored on badge.nw.








