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U.S. Army · United States 
Sebastian Diana
2011
Sebastian Edward Diana served the U.S. Army. Sebastian also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Natural disease, unspecified
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Sebastian Diana died from complications of a bacterial infection he contracted while attempting to save an infant.
On February 26, 2006, Deputy Diana responded to a 911 call involving an 3-month-old child who wasn't breathing. He was the first deputy on scene and immediately began CPR, during which time he came in contact with the child's vomit.
As a result of his efforts he contracted a bacterial infection that caused him to suffer continued health issues that ultimately led to heart failure.
Deputy Diana was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office for 12 years.
On February 26, 2006, Deputy Diana responded to a 911 call involving an 3-month-old child who wasn't breathing. He was the first deputy on scene and immediately began CPR, during which time he came in contact with the child's vomit.
As a result of his efforts he contracted a bacterial infection that caused him to suffer continued health issues that ultimately led to heart failure.
Deputy Diana was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office for 12 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1989 – 1989
U.S. Army
1989 – 1995
U.S. Army
Also Served
Orange County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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