Donald Matejka

Time

In 1989, 1 officer in NE was lost to cardiac events, the 2nd heaviest of 9 years on record. The heaviest was 2022, with 2.

In 1989, 16 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.

In 1989, 16 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.

Who

Donald was 56. Of the 10 lost to cardiac events in NE whose age is recorded, half were between 42.8 and 55.3; the middle age was 52. Donald had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 21 years.

Donald was 56. 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. Donald had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.

Donald was 56. 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. Donald had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.

When

December holds 10% of these deaths in NE; November holds the most, 20%. Wednesdays: 40%.

December holds 8.5% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

December holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

How

Cardiac deaths account for 6.7% of all 15 deaths at Nebraska State Patrol, the 4th most common cause.

Cardiac deaths account for 6.6% of all 151 deaths in NE, the 3rd 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

Nebraska State Patrol has 15 officers remembered here, Donald among them.