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Corporal Bill Briggs died from complications of a stroke he suffered while on duty on December 10th, 2017.
He was transported to a hospital where he remained until passing away on January 17th, 2018.
Corporal Briggs had served with the Creek County Sheriff's Office for 14 years. He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, three sisters, and two brothers. His father and one brother also served in law enforcement.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, three sisters, and two brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Briggs gave the Creek County Sheriff's Office 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sapulpa community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Briggs.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Illness
Creek County Sheriff's Department has lost 5 officers; 2 of them lost to illness.
William is one of 21 officers lost to illness in OK, 3.6% of the 582 remembered there.
William is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2018, 1 officer in OK was lost to illness, the 4th heaviest of 8 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 8.
In 2018, 56 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 6th heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.
In 2018, 57 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 6th heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
Who
William was 49. Of the 21 lost to illness in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 57; the middle age was 52. William had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 18 years.
William 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. William had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
William 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. William had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
January holds 14.3% of these deaths in OK; August holds the most, 23.8%. Wednesdays: 23.8%.
January holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Wednesdays: 14%.
January holds 9.9% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Wednesdays: 13.6%.
How
Illness deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Creek County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 3.6% of all 582 deaths in OK, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
His people
Creek County Sheriff's Department has 5 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
What is kept
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