Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, August 24, 1964
Add to My HeroesJoseph Emanuel Dillard
Trooper Joseph Dillard was killed in an automobile accident on Highway 45 near Medina.
A vehicle was passing a truck and struck Trooper Dillard`s patrol car head-on killing him and injuring six other people.
Trooper Dillard a U.S Army veteran.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsTrooper Dillard,
On today, the 60th 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 U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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