Deputy Ira Darby Prater, Cannon County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

Deputy Ira Darby Prater

Cannon County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Monday, January 8, 1996

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Ira Darby Prater

Deputy Sheriff Ira Prater was killed after being involved in an accident while responding to a call.

His patrol car left the road at Dickens Hill as the result of icy conditions.

Deputy Prater had graduated from the police academy the previous month. He was survived by his mother and brother.

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Age 22
Tour 1 month
Badge 273

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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Deputy Sheriff Prater,
On today, the 26th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cannon County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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January 8, 2022