Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee
End of Watch Sunday, October 3, 1999
James David Perry
Sergeant James Perry suffered a fatal heart attack while in a foot pursuit of a man suspected in an earlier assault on an officer in Ardmore, Tennessee. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital in Alabama after being flown there.
Sergeant Perry had been with the agency for 23 years and was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the tenth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Anonymous
October 3, 2009
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