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Jerry Lee Wyant

Died October 26, 1976

Jerry Lee Wyant served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and 11 months. Jerry served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Police Officer Jerry Wyant was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a tractor-trailer at the intersection of First Avenue South and South Dawson Street at about 12:05 pm. Officer Wyant had served with the Seattle Police Department for nine years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
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Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1963 – 1967
Also Served
Seattle Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 6-W · Line 4 cut as JERRY LEE WYANT
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Police Officer Wyant gave the Seattle Police Department 9 years.

Thank you for your service to the Seattle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Police Officer Wyant.

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

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