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Police Officer Jose Meza suffered a fatal heart attack following extensive training with his canine partner, Kuso.
He and Kuso had conducted canine tracking training for several hours with other canine units. At the end of the training Officer Meza told other officers he was not feeling well and returned home. The following morning his wife called 911 and reported a medical emergency. Officer Meza was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officer Meza had served with the Burnet Police Department for one year and had previously served with the Llano County Sheriff's Office for 2-1/2years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, 2-year-old daughter, parents, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Meza gave the Burnet Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Burnet community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Meza.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Burnet Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Jose is one of 88 officers lost to cardiac events in TX, 3.6% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Jose is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jose 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 2019, 4 officers in TX were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 2019, 19 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 12th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2019, 19 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 12th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Jose was 30. Of the 84 lost to cardiac events in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 42.8 and 57; the middle age was 50. Jose had served 3.5 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Jose was 30. 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. Jose had served 3.5 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Jose was 30. 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. Jose had served 3.5 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
December holds 12.5% of these deaths in TX; October holds the most, 12.5%. Fridays: 15.9%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 15.8%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.8%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Burnet Police Department, the most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.6% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Burnet Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Jose among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-E
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