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Deputy Sheriff Brantley Nolan suffered a fatal heart attack during the vehicle pursuit of an armed juvenile suspect. The juvenile was apprehended after blocking his vehicle in Bernice. Deputy Nolan had served with the Union Parish Sheriff's Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and one grandson.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Nolan gave the Union Parish Sheriff's Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Farmerville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Nolan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Union Parish Sheriff's Department has lost 4 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Brantley is one of 21 officers lost to cardiac events in LA, 3.5% of the 595 remembered there.
Brantley is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Brantley 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 1986, 1 officer in LA was lost to cardiac events, the 4th heaviest of 18 years on record. The heaviest was 1989, with 2.
In 1986, 7 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 78th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1986, 7 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 78th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Brantley was 38. Of the 18 lost to cardiac events in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 44.5 and 49.8; the middle age was 47. Brantley had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 14 years.
Brantley 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. Brantley had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Brantley 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. Brantley had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
November holds 9.5% of these deaths in LA; January holds the most, 19%. Fridays: 19%.
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 25% of all 4 deaths at Union Parish Sheriff's Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.5% of all 595 deaths in LA, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 4.8% 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 not available, in 1.5% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.5% of these deaths.
His people
Union Parish Sheriff's Department has 4 officers remembered here, Brantley among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 5-E
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