Sergeant James David Perry

Sergeant James David Perry | Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee
Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee
Sergeant James David Perry

Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee

End of Watch Sunday, October 3, 1999

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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 served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for 23 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour 23 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack

foot pursuit

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Sgt. Perry,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Tennessee. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 3, 2024

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