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Officer Frank Howell suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after a foot pursuit of a juvenile suspect. The suspect was wanted for stealing a vehicle. Officer Howell collapsed shortly after returning to the police station. Officer Howell had served with the Quincy Police Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Howell gave the Quincy Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Quincy community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Howell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Quincy Police Department has lost 5 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Frank is one of 45 officers lost to cardiac events in IL, 3.4% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Frank is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1964, 1 officer in IL was lost to cardiac events, the 11th heaviest of 33 years on record. The heaviest was 1974, with 3.
In 1964, 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 1964, 15 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 34th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Frank was 38. Of the 45 lost to cardiac events in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 54; the middle age was 51. Frank had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Frank was 38. 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. Frank had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Frank was 38. 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. Frank had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
February holds 8.9% of these deaths in IL; March holds the most, 15.6%. Wednesdays: 15.6%.
February holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
February holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 20% of all 5 deaths at Quincy Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.4% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Quincy Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E
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