James Marshall Richardson

Died February 1, 1988

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James Marshall Richardson served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

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.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and son.

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

Also Served

Pulaski County Sheriff's Department

Deputy Sheriff

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 4-W · Line 3 cut as JAMES MARSHALL RICHARDSON

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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Deputy Sheriff Richardson served with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department.

Thank you for your service to the Somerset community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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