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Police Officer Henry Cotton died from complications of an on-duty injury suffered on March 18th, 1986.
He was attempting to apprehend a suspect when he suffered a groin injury. The extent of the injury required him to undergo two surgeries. He was recovering from the first surgery when he suffered a pulmonary embolism and died on April 29th, 1986.
Officer Cotton had served with the Perkins Police Department for 19 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Cotton gave the Perkins Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Perkins community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Cotton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Illness
Henry is the only officer of Perkins Police Department remembered here.
Henry is one of 21 officers lost to illness in OK, 3.6% of the 582 remembered there.
Henry is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Henry is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1986, 1 officer in OK was lost to illness, the 4th heaviest of 8 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 8.
In 1986, 3 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 33rd heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.
In 1986, 9 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 52nd heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
Who
Henry was 44. Of the 21 lost to illness in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 57; the middle age was 52. Henry had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 18 years.
Henry was 44. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. Henry had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Henry was 44. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. Henry had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
April holds 4.8% of these deaths in OK; August holds the most, 23.8%. Tuesdays: 9.5%.
April holds 6.9% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
April holds 7.6% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Tuesdays: 13.8%.
How
Illness deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Perkins Police Department.
Illness deaths account for 3.6% of all 582 deaths in OK, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 37-E
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