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Robert T. D'Egidio
Incident
Police Officer Robert D'Egidio suffered a fatal heart attack while involved in a foot pursuit with a suspect. Officer D'Egidio had served with the Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer D'Egidio gave the Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cornwall-on-Hudson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer D'Egidio.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Robert is the only officer of Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department remembered here.
Robert is one of 102 officers lost to cardiac events in NY, 4.8% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Robert is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robert 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 NY were lost to cardiac events, the 9th heaviest of 57 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 6.
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
Robert was 34. Of the 92 lost to cardiac events in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 37.8 and 51.5; the middle age was 45. Robert had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Robert was 34. 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. Robert had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Robert was 34. 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. Robert had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
April holds 9.8% of these deaths in NY; January holds the most, 13.7%. Fridays: 18.6%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 15.8%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.8%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.8% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-E
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