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Incident
Deputy Davis suffered a fatal heart attack during a vehicle pursuit of a bank robbery suspect. The suspect had attempted to rob a bank in Mount Vernon as the two tellers returned from their lunch. As he attempted to force them to open the safe a third employee entered and interrupted the robbery. After a short struggle between the employee and suspect the man ran from the bank and fled in his vehicle, with a citizen in pursuit.
Deputy Davis and a highway patrol officer were notified and immediately attempted to locate the vehicle. Minutes later they came across an accident which occurred when the suspect's vehicle struck another vehicle head-on. The suspect and driver of the second vehicle were killed in the accident. Deputy Davis collapsed as he and the patrol officer began to offer aid. Several days later another man suffered a fatal heart attack when he saw the two cars that had been involved in the accident.
Deputy Davis had served with the Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office for 3 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four children, and mother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Davis gave the Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mount Vernon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Davis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Leonard is one of 44 officers lost to cardiac events in KY, 4.5% of the 984 remembered there.
Leonard is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Leonard 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 1952, 2 officers in KY were lost to cardiac events, the 2nd heaviest of 36 years on record. The heaviest was 2024, with 4.
In 1952, 6 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 86th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1952, 6 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 86th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Leonard was 49. Of the 41 lost to cardiac events in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 60; the middle age was 51. Leonard had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 10 years.
Leonard 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. Leonard had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Leonard 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. Leonard had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
December holds 9.1% of these deaths in KY; February holds the most, 18.2%. Thursdays: 9.1%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 25% of all 4 deaths at Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.5% of all 984 deaths in KY, 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.
His people
Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Leonard among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-W
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