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Patrolman Paul Worster suffered a fatal heart attack while working extended hours during a period of civil unrest. He had been sent to check on suspicious activity near a factory and suffered the heart attack shortly after returning to his patrol car. Patrolman Worster had served with the Gas City Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, stepdaughter and two stepgrandchildren.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Worster gave the Gas City Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gas City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Worster.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Paul is the only officer of Gas City Police Department remembered here.
Paul is one of 24 officers lost to cardiac events in IN, 4.8% of the 503 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, 3.9% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1969, 2 officers in IN were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 1969, 22 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1969, 22 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Paul was 52. Of the 24 lost to cardiac events in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 45 and 52; the middle age was 49. Paul had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Paul was 52. 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 had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Paul was 52. 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. Paul had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
July holds 12.5% of these deaths in IN; September holds the most, 16.7%. Tuesdays: 16.7%.
July holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
July holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Gas City Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.8% of all 503 deaths in IN, 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 49-E
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