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Captain Bradford suffered a fatal heart attack while investigating a burglary call. He was found slumped over the wheel of his patrol car. Captain Bradford had been with the Muscle Shoals Police Department for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Captain Bradford gave the Muscle Shoals Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Muscle Shoals community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Bradford.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Charles is the only officer of Muscle Shoals Police Department remembered here.
Charles is one of 30 officers lost to cardiac events in AL, 4.7% of the 643 remembered there.
Charles is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles 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 1972, 1 officer in AL was lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 22 years on record. The heaviest was 1973, with 3.
In 1972, 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 1972, 11 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 54th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Charles was 51. Of the 29 lost to cardiac events in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 56; the middle age was 48. Charles had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 14 years.
Charles was 51. 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. Charles had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Charles was 51. 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. Charles had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
August holds 3.3% of these deaths in AL; October holds the most, 20%. Wednesdays: 16.7%.
August holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
August holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Muscle Shoals Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 643 deaths in AL, 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.
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