Pulaski County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Monday, February 1, 1988
Add to My HeroesJames Marshall Richardson
Deputy Sheriff James Richardson suffered a fatal heart attack while undergoing Department of Criminal Justice Training at Eastern Kentucky University.
He was transported to Pattie A. Clay Hospital in Richmond, where he passed away.
Deputy Richardson was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Richardson,
On today, the 37th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
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