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Deputy Sheriff Scott Moyer suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after apprehending a man during a warrant service.
He began to experience symptoms of a heart attack and went home, where his condition worsened. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away a short time later.
Deputy Moyer is survived by his wife and son.
Survivors
Deputy Moyer is survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Moyer gave the Lehigh County Sheriff's Office 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Allentown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Moyer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Lehigh County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Scott is one of 118 officers lost to cardiac events in PA, 9.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Scott is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Scott 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 2009, 1 officer in PA was lost to cardiac events, the 30th heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1957, with 5.
In 2009, 11 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 54th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2009, 11 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 54th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Scott was 43. Of the 118 lost to cardiac events in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 56; the middle age was 48. Scott had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 15.4 years.
Scott was 43. 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. Scott had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Scott was 43. 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. Scott had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
September holds 7.6% of these deaths in PA; January holds the most, 11%. Wednesdays: 15.3%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
September holds 8.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 20% of all 5 deaths at Lehigh County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 9.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, 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 3.9% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Lehigh County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Scott among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-E
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