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Patrolman Ethan Small died when he suffered a heart attack immediately after scuffling with a suspect being arrested for public intoxication.
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Patrolman Small was survived by his wife and sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Small served with the Oneonta Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Oneonta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Small.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Paul is the only officer of Oneonta Police Department remembered here.
Paul is one of 30 officers lost to cardiac events in AL, 4.7% of the 643 remembered there.
Paul is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Paul 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 1973, 3 officers in AL were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 1973, 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 1973, 16 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Paul was 60. Of the 29 lost to cardiac events in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 56; the middle age was 48.
Paul was 60. 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.
Paul was 60. 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
May holds 3.3% of these deaths in AL; October holds the most, 20%. Tuesdays: 20%.
May holds 8.8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
May holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Oneonta Police Department. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 643 deaths in AL, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 13.3% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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