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Commander Eric Lyons suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to reports of a fire at a local farm.
Upon arriving at the location he observed a large amount of smoke coming from the building. He ran around the structure to determine the origin of the smoke and to determine if anybody was trapped inside.
Commander Lyons left the scene following the call and returned home, where he collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away on November 7th, 2015.
Commander Lyons had served in law enforcement for 19 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and three step-children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Commander Lyons gave the Cuba City Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cuba City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Commander Lyons.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Eric is the only officer of Cuba City Police Department remembered here.
Eric is one of 23 officers lost to cardiac events in WI, 7.2% of the 318 remembered there.
Eric is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Eric 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 2015, 1 officer in WI was lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 21 years on record. The heaviest was 1963, with 2.
In 2015, 21 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2015, 21 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Eric was 38. Of the 22 lost to cardiac events in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 41 and 55.8; the middle age was 48.5. Eric had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 17.5 years.
Eric was 38. 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. Eric had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Eric was 38. 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. Eric had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
November holds 8.7% of these deaths in WI; May holds the most, 30.4%. Saturdays: 26.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Cuba City Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 7.2% of all 318 deaths in WI, 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-E
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