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Kenton Elijah Britt

Died November 12, 1986

Kenton Elijah Britt served in the U.S. Air Force for 7 months. Kenton served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Police Officer Kenton Britt died of injuries he sustained when he was struck by a vehicle at the scene of a three-car collision on the Grand Central Parkway at the junction with the Van Wyck Expressway. Five other officers were injured. Officer Britt was taken to Booth Memorial Hospital but died two hours later from his injuries. Officer Britt had served with the New York City Police Department for four years and was assigned to Highway Unit 3.

Survivors
He was survived by his mother and three sisters.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1973 – 1974
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 29W · Line 9 cut as KENTON E BRITT
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Police Officer Britt gave the New York City Police Department 4 years.

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

Rest easy, Police Officer Britt.

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

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