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Deputy Sheriff Brian Denning was killed in an automobile collision on Long Hollow Pike while returning from an investigation in White House at about 1:00 am.
His patrol car left the roadway, struck a tree, and burst into flames. Several witnesses attempted to free him from the vehicle but were unable to due to the flames.
Deputy Denning had served with the Sumner County Sheriff's Office for 12 years and was assigned to the 18th Judicial District Drug Task Force.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two stepchildren, parents, godson, brother, sister, four nieces, and four nephews.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Denning gave the Sumner County Sheriff's Office 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gallatin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Denning.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Sumner County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Brian is one of 191 officers lost to accidents in TN, 24.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Brian is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Brian is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2008, 1 officer in TN was lost to accidents, the 55th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 2008, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2008, 82 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 52nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Brian was 36. Of the 183 lost to accidents in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 49; the middle age was 38. Brian had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Brian was 36. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Brian had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Brian was 36. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Brian had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 7.3% of these deaths in TN; September holds the most, 11.5%. Mondays: 13.6%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Sumner County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 24.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Sumner County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Brian among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-E
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