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Patrolman Zweck suffered a fatal heart attack while arresting two men.
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He had served with the agency for 10 years and was survived by his wife and child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Zweck gave the Liberty Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Liberty community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Zweck.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Sheldon is the only officer of Liberty Police Department remembered here.
Sheldon is one of 102 officers lost to cardiac events in NY, 4.8% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Sheldon is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Sheldon 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 1965, 1 officer in NY was lost to cardiac events, the 32nd heaviest of 57 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 6.
In 1965, 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 1965, 15 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 34th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Sheldon was 55. Of the 92 lost to cardiac events in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 37.8 and 51.5; the middle age was 45. Sheldon had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Sheldon was 55. 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. Sheldon had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Sheldon was 55. 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. Sheldon had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
February holds 9.8% of these deaths in NY; January holds the most, 13.7%. Saturdays: 13.7%.
February holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
February holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Liberty Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.8% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the 4th 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 61-W
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