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Deputy Sheriff Michael Moore suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in physical therapy related to a previous work injury.
Two months earlier, he had responded to a vehicle accident on I-75. While climbing over a fence to reach the vehicle and driver, he slipped and twisted his knee. The injury was severe enough that it required surgery. During one of his subsequent physical therapy sessions, he suffered a heart attack and collapsed.
Deputy Moore had served with the Loudon County Sheriff's Office for 16 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his son and his mother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Moore gave the Loudon County Sheriff's Office 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lenoir City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Moore.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Loudon County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Michael is one of 37 officers lost to cardiac events in TN, 4.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Michael is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.9% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2006, 1 officer in TN was lost to cardiac events, the 9th heaviest of 26 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 4.
In 2006, 16 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2006, 16 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Michael was 42. Of the 36 lost to cardiac events in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 41.8 and 54.3; the middle age was 49. Michael had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 15.5 years.
Michael was 42. 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. Michael had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Michael was 42. 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. Michael had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
April holds 10.8% of these deaths in TN; March holds the most, 13.5%. Mondays: 13.5%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Mondays: 12.9%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 16.7% of all 6 deaths at Loudon County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, 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 3.9% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Loudon County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Michael among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-W
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