Virginia State Police, Virginia
End of Watch Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Add to My HeroesMark David Barrett
Trooper Mark Barrett passed away during a training dive in Lake Anna.
He and other members of the Virginia State Police's Search and Recovery Team were performing deep-water dives in the lake. As he and his dive partner were ascending to the surface, the other trooper noticed he was having difficulty and assisted him to the surface.
Other troopers immediately started CPR and he was transported to a local hospital where he died.
Trooper Barrett had served with the Virginia State Police for three years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 1992
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
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View all 135 ReflectionsDrove by the bridge and highway dedicated to you. I always see the flag and read your name. I wonder about you and what happened to you. I've read your story. To often no matter the reason, good people are taken from us. Pray your family is safe and know that you are always on people's minds. Never forgotten, a spirit that keeps a safe watch over his family.
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