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Dennis Harris Marriott

Died June 13, 1981

Dennis Harris Marriott served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 10 months. Dennis served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Trooper Marriott was killed when a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver struck him. Trooper Marriott was struck by the vehicle after exiting from his patrol car for a traffic stop. The vehicle, which hit Trooper Marriott, stopped momentarily after the incident and then left the scene. The vehicle was stopped a few minutes later by the Jefferson City Police Department and the female driver was found to be intoxicated and was arrested. The driver was later tried and sentenced to ten years in prison on a charge of Manslaughter.

Survivors
Trooper Marriott was survived by his wife and four children.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1972 – 1974
Also Served
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Trooper
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 40-W · Line 16 cut as DENNIS H MARRIOTT
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Trooper Marriott served with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Thank you for your service to the people of Missouri. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Trooper Marriott.

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

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