The Gun Of Bavaria Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 My department borders Madison Heights for 4 miles. We share the radio frequency, we back each other up all the time. We play basketball, softball & cards together. We tease each other about the other one's place but when it all comes down to it, we're work pretty closely together. Officer Ryan Settlemoir was 28 years of age, with a wife and 3 kids, including a 4 year old son and twin 2 year old daughters. He died Legionnaire's Disease this morning they believe, possibly complicated by Swine Flu. 14 other officers with MHPD got sick too, but unfortunately, Ryan never made it out when things got very bad for him. I would hope they classify his death as a line of duty death, given the nature of the other sick officers, the disease and the benefits for the family he left behind. It's a dark day around here. http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/19660547/detail.html Madison Heights Officer Dies Dozen Other Officers Sick In Department POSTED: Thursday, June 4, 2009 UPDATED: 2:05 pm EDT June 12, 2009 MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. -- A Madison Heights police officer died early Friday morning after becoming ill last week with flu-like symptoms, a spokesman for the Michigan Department of Community Health said.Spokesman James McCurtis said the death is suspected to be related to an influenze infection.The Michigan Department of Community Health hopes to comfirm the type of influenza infection in the next week.Sources told Local 4 the officer is 28-year-old Ryan Settlemoir of Clinton Township.Flags at the station are being flown at half staff.Settlemoir's death comes after more than a dozen officers at the Madison Heights Police Department became ill with flu-like symptoms.A news conference is scheduled for 4 p.m. Madison Heights Officers Sickened The officer was previously noted as being the only one hospitalized, Madison Heights Deputy Police Chief Anthony Roberts said.He was taken to the University of Michigan Hospital.Health officials said at least one officer had tested positive for the flu.Local 4's Dr. Frank McGeorge said the officer who tested positive most likely has the H1N1 flu virus, which is commonly known as swine flu.Because the regular flu season is pretty much over by this time of year, any new cases that are popping up, especially if it's Influenza A, is most likely H1N1, McGeorge said.A cleaning company was called in to sanitize all of the police cars, common areas and locker rooms at the station. And hand sanitizer has been placed at every desk.Also, signs warning people of the possible spread of the flu were posted all over the police station.Roberts said the remaining officers have been working overtime to cover the sick officers' shifts.McGeorge said people experiencing flu-symptoms should not return to work or school for at least 24 hours after their symptoms subside or seven days from the start of their symptoms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Wow man, that's awful. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 sorry for the loss of your friend and colleague Guns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 RIP. I hope they do the right thing for the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norway'sWaddlingMarmaloof Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 RIP. Way, way too young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Thats horrible Pat - may he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneStarLady Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 That's heartbreaking. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I always wanted to be a police officer but my mom never would let me. I now see what she is talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I always wanted to be a police officer but my mom never would let me. I now see what she is talking about. Swine Flu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 So young , So sad. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURGERMIKE Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Sorry to the family, and to you Guns. I hope the fam gets full benifits. Not that thats gonna bring home daddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Swine Flu? No, because Law Enforcement is always in harms way. Forced to enter deplorable conditions like in "Lil Specials" thread below and dealing with dirty people whom you have to touch and have them coughing all over you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 RIP damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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