Lieutenant Earl David Thomas, Gates Mills Police Department, Ohio

Lieutenant Earl David Thomas

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

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NEVER 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