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Officer Suggs died of a heart attack while struggling with a man he was trying to arrest. Officer Suggs and several officers were answering a domestic disturbance call when the heart attack occurred.
Survivors
He was 38 years old and is survived by his wife, daughter and three brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Suggs served with the Pulaski Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Pulaski community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Suggs.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Pulaski Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
James is one of 37 officers lost to cardiac events in TN, 4.8% of the 769 remembered there.
James is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 1991, 2 officers in TN were lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 26 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 4.
In 1991, 10 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 61st heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1991, 10 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 61st heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
James was 38. Of the 36 lost to cardiac events in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 41.8 and 54.3; the middle age was 49.
James 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.
James 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.
When
March holds 13.5% of these deaths in TN, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 10.8%.
March holds 7.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
March holds 7.6% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Pulaski Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, 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
Pulaski Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 27-E
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