Chandler Sumner
Agency: Harrisonville Police Department, MO
Officer Sumner served with the Harrisonville Police Department for four years and was a member of its special weapons and tactics team. He was survived by his wife, Dawnita Gayle, who he married July 3, 1987. He previously served as a corporal in the US Marines.
On February 13, 1991 Officer Chandler Sumner died of cardiac arrhythmia due to the adverse effects of toluene inhalation. Officer Sumner was killed in a one-car vehicle accident. His death was blamed on toxic fumes emitted from a large can of tire sealant in the car.
Reflections:
I served with C.J. in the Marine Corps from 1983 to 1986. He and I entered the Marines about the same time, so we were peers and worked closely together in the same occupation. He was one of the most level-headed and respectable guys with whom I worked. He was very easy-going and quick with a smile. He was a man with integrity. Rest easy C.J.
Joe Ambrose
Fellow Marine
Missing him every day and always on this day!!! He was a son to be proud of!!!
Mabel Sumner
Mother
Was a great and wonderful man. Always had a smile and a kind word.
Crissy A Overturf Woolery
It has been too many years you've been gone. Every year at this time I take a few minutes to reflect on the fun we had and the things I learned from you. You were my mentor and my friend. I'll always be thinking about you.
Sergeant Joe Ham
Metropolitan Community College KC Police
I worked with C.J. and knew from the start he was a very, special officer - a very special man. I can't believe he has been gone 21 years........he is still missed and always will be.
A friend.............harrisonville
Chandler, I never got to meet you but I do know your brother and his family. I am also a former member of the Harrisonville PD. We have also lost two officer due to accidents but they have been off-duty. Thanks for your service and thanks for looking over every single one of us while we do our duties. Rest in peace brother and hold down the fort for the rest of us.
Ptl. Squires
Belton Police Department
I attended high school with Officer Sumner, and he was always meant to serve and protect. He was a wonderful person, and well respected by the citizens of harrisonville. God Bless Chandler and his family. Gone but not forgotten.
HHS classmate
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