Deputy Sheriff Brian Denning, 36, was killed in a automobile accident on December 8, 2008, just four days after his birthday, on Long Hollow Pike in Gallatin, Tennessee. He was on duty returning from a call at approximately 12:51 a.m. His patrol car, a Chevrolet Tahoe left the roadway and struck a tree and burst into flames. Many passersby attempted to rescue him from the vehicle but were unable due to the intense flames. Deputy Denning had served with the Sumner County Sheriff’s Department agency for 12 years and was assigned to the 18th Judicial District Drug Task Force. He also served in the U.S. Army Air Force. He is survived by his wife Barbara Jane (Eversole) Denning and two step daughters, Jessica and Whitney Downs, and his K9 partner “Eli”. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Children’s Tree House at Long Hollow Baptist Church, 3031 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville, TN 37075.
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