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Captain Norman Stolzenfeld suffered a fatal heart attack during a stressful situation while on duty. Captain Stolzenfeld had served in law enforcement for 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, three daughters, mother, and six grandchildren.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Captain Stolzenfeld gave the Sterling Heights Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sterling Heights community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Stolzenfeld.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Sterling Heights Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Norman is one of 39 officers lost to cardiac events in MI, 5.5% of the 703 remembered there.
Norman is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Norman 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 1983, 1 officer in MI was lost to cardiac events, the 6th heaviest of 34 years on record. The heaviest was 1947, with 2.
In 1983, 12 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 49th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1983, 12 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 49th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Norman was 49. Of the 37 lost to cardiac events in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 54; the middle age was 49. Norman had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 17 years.
Norman 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. Norman had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Norman 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. Norman had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
October holds 7.7% of these deaths in MI; May holds the most, 15.4%. Fridays: 15.4%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 15.8%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.8%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Sterling Heights Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.5% of all 703 deaths in MI, 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 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Sterling Heights Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Norman among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-W
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