James Thomas Brammer served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 7 months. James served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Trooper J.T. Brammer was shot and killed while he and another officer attempted to serve a warrant on an elderly man for traffic violations in Terra Alta in Preston County. As the officers reached the front door, the man's wife informed them he was not home. However, the man was waiting in a bedroom armed with a rifle. The suspect opened fire on the officers, killing Trooper Brammer and wounding his partner. Trooper Brammer's partner was able to return fire and wounded the suspect, who then committed suicide. Trooper Brammer had served with the West Virginia State Police for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and two children. His brother was also a Trooper for the West Virginia State Police.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper First Class Brammer gave the West Virginia State Police 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of West Virginia. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper First Class Brammer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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