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Patrolman Byers suffered a fatal heart attack while directing traffic.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Byers served with the Columbia Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Columbia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Byers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Columbia Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
William is one of 32 officers lost to cardiac events in MO, 3.9% of the 829 remembered there.
William is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1969, 1 officer in MO was lost to cardiac events, the 8th heaviest of 23 years on record. The heaviest was 2007, with 3.
In 1969, 22 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1969, 22 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 3rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
William was 65. Of the 30 lost to cardiac events in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 48.5 and 65; the middle age was 56.
William was 65. 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.
William was 65. 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
October holds 12.5% of these deaths in MO; February holds the most, 18.8%. Saturdays: 15.6%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Columbia Police Department, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.9% of all 829 deaths in MO, 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 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Columbia Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-W
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