Long Beach Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Thursday, October 25, 1956
Add to My HeroesEarle M. Platt
Chief Marshal Earle Platt was assisting the Long Beach Fire Department at a fire scene when he inhaled smoke and became ill. He was taken back to his apartment, located at the town hall, and died of a heart attack at 8 p.m. that night.
Chief Marshal Platt had served with the Long Beach Police Department for 23 years and was a Canadian Armed Forces veteran of World War I. He was survived by at least one child.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDear Grandfather, we miss you deeply.
You knew my twin cousins, and I was born 8 months before you died. But now your loving family has expanded across America with 5 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren
, and 1 beautiful little great-great-granddaughter.
Although you only saw me once, I think, I see you every day now. Your proud portrait in your uniform hangs in our home in a place of honor where you can greet us all and remind us of the sacrifice you made for your community and family.
Love,
Dean
Dean Gulick
grandson
May 18, 2015
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