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Police Officer John Burdette suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to arrest a disorderly subject inside a dance hall on the West Side of the city.
He had been called to the dance hall several times due to rowdy behavior. Upon returning to the dance hall he encountered a man he had previously ejected for being drunk. The man began to argue with Officer Burdette as he was placed under arrest. Officer Burdette suddenly collapsed and died.
Officer Burdette had served with the Manistique Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Burdette gave the Manistique Department of Public Safety 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Michigan. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Burdette.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Manistique Department of Public Safety has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
John is one of 39 officers lost to cardiac events in MI, 5.5% of the 703 remembered there.
John is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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 1908, 1 officer in MI was lost to cardiac events, the 6th heaviest of 34 years on record. The heaviest was 1947, with 2.
In 1908, 3 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 100th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1908, 3 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 100th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
John was 49. Of the 37 lost to cardiac events in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 54; the middle age was 49. John had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 17 years.
John was 49. 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. John had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
John was 49. 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. John had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
December holds 12.8% of these deaths in MI; May holds the most, 15.4%. Sundays: 15.4%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Sundays: 13.9%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Manistique Department of Public Safety, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.5% of all 703 deaths in MI, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 23.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
His people
Manistique Department of Public Safety has 2 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-E
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