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Sergeant Marc Wilbur suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after starting his patrol shift. He had previously run a rigorous canine training session for other officers.
After collapsing a trainee officer riding with Sergeant Wilbur called emergency dispatch for assistance. Sergeant Wilbur was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Sergeant Wilbur had served with the agency for 19 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Wilbur gave the Avon Park Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Avon Park community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Wilbur.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Marc is the only officer of Avon Park Police Department remembered here.
Marc is one of 62 officers lost to cardiac events in FL, 6.2% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Marc is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Marc is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2008, 2 officers in FL were lost to cardiac events, the 6th heaviest of 39 years on record. The heaviest was 2017, with 4.
In 2008, 14 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2008, 14 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Marc was 43. Of the 61 lost to cardiac events in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 49. Marc had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 16 years.
Marc was 43. 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. Marc had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Marc was 43. 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. Marc had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
December holds 8.1% of these deaths in FL; May holds the most, 19.4%. Thursdays: 9.7%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Avon Park Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 6.2% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, 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 3.8% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
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