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Officer Edward Howard suffered a fatal heart attack as the result of smoke inhalation while assisting at a fire at a public school. After helping to get the children to safety, he was responsible for removing desks and furniture from the burning building. He also helped the firemen with carrying the hose line. He collapsed and was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Officer Howard served with the Troy Police Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, and a brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Howard gave the Troy Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Troy community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Howard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Troy Police Department has lost 7 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Edward is one of 102 officers lost to cardiac events in NY, 4.8% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Edward is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward 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 1949, 2 officers in NY were lost to cardiac events, the 9th heaviest of 57 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 6.
In 1949, 15 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 34th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1949, 15 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 34th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Edward was 46. Of the 92 lost to cardiac events in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 37.8 and 51.5; the middle age was 45. Edward had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Edward 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. Edward had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Edward 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. Edward had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
January holds 13.7% of these deaths in NY, more than any other month. Mondays: 16.7%.
January holds 9.6% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 12.9%.
January holds 9.5% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 14.3% of all 7 deaths at Troy Police Department, the 3rd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.8% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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
Troy Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-W
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