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Patrick Anthony Tennies

Died October 20, 1981

Patrick Anthony Tennies served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 11 months. Patrick served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Deputy Sheriff Patrick Tennies was killed in a single-car crash while on patrol. The collision occurred on Highway 101, five miles south of the Pistal River, during a period of heavy fog. Deputy Tennies had been with the Curry County Sheriff's Office for three years and had previously served with the Gold Beach Police Department for two years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1966 – 1968
Also Served
Curry County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 53W · Line 1 cut as PATRICK ANTHONY TENNIES
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Deputy Sheriff Tennies gave the Curry County Sheriff's Office 5 years.

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

Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Tennies.

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

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