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Deputy Sheriff Tony Martin suffered a fatal heart attack after a multivehicle traffic stop.
Two vehicles were involved in a traffic violation and were pulled over. While Deputy Martin and another deputy talked to one driver, the other vehicle sped off. Since they had recorded the other car's plate, they were able to go to the address to investigate. Deputy Martin began to feel unwell, and they cut the investigation short. On the way back to the substation, he suffered a heart attack. Despite calls for assistance and CPR, Deputy Martin was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
Deputy Martin had served with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office for five years and previously served 18 years with the Oxford Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his two daughters, granddaughter, mother, and two brothers.
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23 years. You could have gone home.
Deputy Sheriff Martin gave the Oakland County Sheriff's Office 23 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Pontiac community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Martin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Oakland County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Anthony is one of 39 officers lost to cardiac events in MI, 5.5% of the 703 remembered there.
Anthony is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Anthony 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 2005, 2 officers in MI were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 2005, 21 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2005, 21 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Anthony was 48. Of the 37 lost to cardiac events in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 54; the middle age was 49. Anthony had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 17 years.
Anthony was 48. 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. Anthony had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Anthony was 48. 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. Anthony had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
February holds 7.7% of these deaths in MI; May holds the most, 15.4%. Thursdays: 15.4%.
February holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
February holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 14.3% of all 7 deaths at Oakland County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.5% of all 703 deaths in MI, 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
Oakland County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Anthony among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 61-E
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