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Patrolman Jack Martin suffered a fatal heart attack following a violent struggle with a drunk driver. He and his partner had responded to backup a state trooper who had stopped the driver. After a long struggle, the three officers were able to subdue the suspect. Patrolman Martin collapsed after the offender was placed in a patrol car. Patrolman Martin had served in law enforcement for 18 years. He is survived by his wife and two children. On June 3rd, 2006, the Lynden Police Department's new facility was dedicated in Patrolman Martin's memory.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Martin gave the Lynden Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lynden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Martin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Lynden Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Jack is one of 18 officers lost to cardiac events in WA, 5.3% of the 340 remembered there.
Jack is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jack 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 1988, 1 officer in WA was lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 16 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 2.
In 1988, 19 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 12th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1988, 19 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 12th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Jack was 43. Of the 15 lost to cardiac events in WA whose age is recorded, half were between 45 and 56.5; the middle age was 48. Jack had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 17.5 years.
Jack 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. Jack had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Jack 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. Jack had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
August holds 11.1% of these deaths in WA; January holds the most, 22.2%. Tuesdays: 27.8%.
August holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
August holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Lynden Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.3% of all 340 deaths in WA, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
His people
Lynden Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Jack among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 6-W
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