Garland City Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Friday, October 27, 1989
Add to My HeroesSmead Powell Franklin
City Marshal Smead Franklin was killed in an automobile crash while en route to Texarkana for a meeting.
He was attempting to pass a large truck when it came into his lane, forcing him into a bridge.
Marshal Franklin had been with the Garland City Police Department for 29 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 78
- Tour 29 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOn this the 20th anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your valor, bravery and dedication to your job is remembered.
I hope that your family continues to be supported and cared for by their law enforcement family, and other police survivors.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Marshal Franklin gave to his community and his country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 27, 1989.
Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
Anonymous
October 27, 2009
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