Gates Mills Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, December 26, 1951
Earl David Thomas
Lieutenant Thomas suffered a fatal heart attack after striking his chest while attempting to free his patrol car, which had become stuck in snow. He struck his chest on the trunk of the car after slipping on snow while attempting to push the vehicle free. He became ill and collapsed a short time later.
Lieutenant Thomas had served with the agency for 15 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Lieutenant Earl David Thomas of the Gates Mills Police Department, Ohio and the additional 94 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
December 26, 2017
Recent LODD Deaths
Federal Agent Kristopher David Youngberg
United States Department of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration - Office of Secure Transportation, US
EOW: October 5, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Raymond Bradley Jimmerson
Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: October 5, 2018
Sergeant Terrence Carraway
Florence Police Department, SC
EOW: October 3, 2018
Chief of Police Lonnie Verdell Burton
Wayland Baptist University Police Department, TX
EOW: June 25, 2018
Patrolman James Kevin White
Brookhaven Police Department, MS
EOW: September 29, 2018
Corporal Walter Zachery Moak
Brookhaven Police Department, MS
EOW: September 29, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Mark A. Cox
Real County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: September 25, 2018
Corrections Officer Joseph Parise
Minnesota Department of Corrections, MN
EOW: September 24, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Mark V. Stasyuk
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: September 17, 2018