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Police Officer Daniel Clark passed away as the result of complications from surgery to correct a duty-related injury.
He had injured his ankle on January 18th, 2011, while involved in a foot pursuit. He underwent surgery for the injury in October and was recovering at home when he suffered what is believed to be a pulmonary embolism. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away.
Officer Clark had served with the San Bernardino Police Department for 20 years and had previously served with the Garden Grove Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
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25 years. You could have gone home.
Police Officer Clark gave the San Bernardino Police Department 25 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the San Bernardino community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Clark.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Illness
San Bernardino Police Department has lost 9 officers; 1 of them lost to illness.
Daniel is one of 75 officers lost to illness in CA, 4.1% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2011, 2 officers in CA were lost to illness, the 6th heaviest of 19 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 25.
In 2011, 23 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 15th heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.
In 2011, 28 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 14th heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
Who
Daniel was 49. Of the 75 lost to illness in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 36.5 and 53; the middle age was 48. Daniel had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 19 years.
Daniel was 49. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. Daniel had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Daniel was 49. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. Daniel had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
November holds 13.3% of these deaths in CA; January holds the most, 13.3%. Thursdays: 16%.
November holds 7.8% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Thursdays: 15.7%.
November holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Thursdays: 15.2%.
How
Illness deaths account for 11.1% of all 9 deaths at San Bernardino Police Department, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 100% of these deaths.
Illness deaths account for 4.1% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.3% of these deaths.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.3% of these deaths.
Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.2% of these deaths.
His people
San Bernardino Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Daniel among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-W
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