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Chief Nettleingham suffered a fatal heart attack while directing emergency operations at the scene of a fire at a cafe on Thanksgiving night.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Nettleingham served with the Hoisington Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hoisington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Nettleingham.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
George is the only officer of Hoisington Police Department remembered here.
George is one of 15 officers lost to cardiac events in KS, 4.5% of the 335 remembered there.
George is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1968, 1 officer in KS was lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 1968, 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 1968, 15 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 34th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
George was 49. Of the 13 lost to cardiac events in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 38 and 54; the middle age was 49.
George was 49. 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.
George was 49. 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.
When
November holds 6.7% of these deaths in KS; September holds the most, 20%. Fridays: 13.3%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 15.8%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.8%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Hoisington Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.5% of all 335 deaths in KS, 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-E
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