Dennis John Ives

1975

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Dennis John Ives served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and 2 months. Dennis served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Motor vehicle

What Happened

Patrolman Dennis Ives was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver at 6:00 a.m. He was en route to assist with a parade assignment, traveling on Interstate 25. When he failed to appear for his assignment, other officers began to search for him. Patrolman Ives and his police motorcycle were found off of I-25 south of Unitah Street, hidden from view. Patrolman Ives was a United States Air Force Vietnam War veteran and served with the Colorado Springs Police Department for six years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, three sons, parents, and a brother.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Air Force

1963 – 1968

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Colorado Springs Police Department

Patrolman

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 53W · Line 10 cut as DENNIS JOHN IVES

In Our Keeping

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