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Patrolman Joseph Giampaolo contracted an infection following a surgery required after being injured during a struggle with a suspect.
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Patrolman Giampaolo was survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Giampaolo served with the Perry Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Perry community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Giampaolo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Illness
Joseph is the only officer of Perry Police Department remembered here.
Joseph is one of 63 officers lost to illness in GA, 7% of the 905 remembered there.
Joseph is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Joseph is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1991, 1 officer in GA was lost to illness, the 4th heaviest of 7 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 43.
In 1991, 4 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 29th heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.
In 1991, 6 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 92nd heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
When
November holds 3.2% of these deaths in GA; September holds the most, 30.2%. Thursdays: 23.8%.
November holds 7.8% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Thursdays: 15.7%.
November holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Thursdays: 15.2%.
How
Illness deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Perry Police Department.
Illness deaths account for 7% of all 905 deaths in GA, 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 8.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-E
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