The Virginia State Police are mourning the line-of-duty death of one
of their own this evening. Trooper Mark D. Barrett, 41, died Tuesday
afternoon (Sept. 14, 2010) following a training exercise on Lake Anna.
Trooper Barrett joined the state police in 2007 and graduated from the
114th Basic Session on July 3, 2008. He was assigned to patrol in
Henrico County and the City of Richmond.
Trooper Barrett was also a member of the State Police Search and
Recovery Team (SRT). He joined the specialty team in September 2009.
The SRT was conducting its annual in-service training this week and
had spent the day in the southeastern portion of Lake Anna on the
Louisa County side conducting deep-water dives. Shortly before 2 p.m.,
Trooper Barrett and his “dive buddy,” a fellow trooper, were
conducting a training dive. As they were ascending, the dive buddy
noticed Trooper Barrett was having difficulty. The dive buddy aided
Trooper Barrett to the surface and immediately signaled for help from
the other divers.
The divers lifted Trooper Barrett onto the SRT boat and administered
CPR as the boat returned to shore. The Louisa County Volunteer Rescue
Squad met the boat at the Lake Anna Beach Marina and continued medical
aid. Trooper Barrett was transported to Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in
Henrico County, where he died. His body has been transported to the
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for examination and autopsy.
“The entire Virginia State Police family is suffering from this
tragic loss of such a hardworking and dedicated state trooper,” said
Colonel W. Steven Flaherty, Virginia State Police Superintendent.
“Diving was a great passion of his, and he was respected for his
skill and aptitude for safety. We hold his family, his fellow
troopers, and SRT members in our hearts and prayers during this
difficult time.”
Trooper Barrett is survived by a wife and two children. He is a
Chesterfield County native and graduate of Manchester High School. He
also earned an associate’s degree from John Tyler Community College.
Visitation will take place Thursday, September 16, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany at 11000 Smoketree Drive, Richmond, 23236. The church is physically located off of Courthouse Road in Chesterfield County.
Funeral will take place Friday, September 17, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany at 11000 Smoketree Drive, Richmond, 23236. The church is physically located off of Courthouse Road in Chesterfield County.
There will be a reception at the church immediately following the service.
There will not be a graveside burial, as his remains will be cremated.[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana] [/FONT]
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of their own this evening. Trooper Mark D. Barrett, 41, died Tuesday
afternoon (Sept. 14, 2010) following a training exercise on Lake Anna.
Trooper Barrett joined the state police in 2007 and graduated from the
114th Basic Session on July 3, 2008. He was assigned to patrol in
Henrico County and the City of Richmond.
Trooper Barrett was also a member of the State Police Search and
Recovery Team (SRT). He joined the specialty team in September 2009.
The SRT was conducting its annual in-service training this week and
had spent the day in the southeastern portion of Lake Anna on the
Louisa County side conducting deep-water dives. Shortly before 2 p.m.,
Trooper Barrett and his “dive buddy,” a fellow trooper, were
conducting a training dive. As they were ascending, the dive buddy
noticed Trooper Barrett was having difficulty. The dive buddy aided
Trooper Barrett to the surface and immediately signaled for help from
the other divers.
The divers lifted Trooper Barrett onto the SRT boat and administered
CPR as the boat returned to shore. The Louisa County Volunteer Rescue
Squad met the boat at the Lake Anna Beach Marina and continued medical
aid. Trooper Barrett was transported to Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in
Henrico County, where he died. His body has been transported to the
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for examination and autopsy.
“The entire Virginia State Police family is suffering from this
tragic loss of such a hardworking and dedicated state trooper,” said
Colonel W. Steven Flaherty, Virginia State Police Superintendent.
“Diving was a great passion of his, and he was respected for his
skill and aptitude for safety. We hold his family, his fellow
troopers, and SRT members in our hearts and prayers during this
difficult time.”
Trooper Barrett is survived by a wife and two children. He is a
Chesterfield County native and graduate of Manchester High School. He
also earned an associate’s degree from John Tyler Community College.
Funeral arrangements for Trooper Mark D. Barrett Visitation will take place Thursday, September 16, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany at 11000 Smoketree Drive, Richmond, 23236. The church is physically located off of Courthouse Road in Chesterfield County.
Funeral will take place Friday, September 17, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Epiphany at 11000 Smoketree Drive, Richmond, 23236. The church is physically located off of Courthouse Road in Chesterfield County.
There will be a reception at the church immediately following the service.
There will not be a graveside burial, as his remains will be cremated.[FONT=Verdana,Verdana][FONT=Verdana,Verdana] [/FONT]
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