Palm Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, October 31, 1926
Add to My HeroesJohn M. Cash
Captain John Cash drowned after attempting several rescues at the beach next to Royal Palm Way.
A strong undertow had resulted in the drowning of three other swimmers that day. Captain Cash had already performed two rescues before he, too, drowned as a result of the undertow.
Captain Cash had served with the Palm Beach Police Department for four years.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 Reflections98 years today and your bravery will live on into eternity.
Your bravery helped form the lifeguard Service in Palm Beach . Florida. since then countless lives have been saved.
Your sacrifice definitely has not gone un noticed.
Rest in peace, Job well done.
Elizabeth Haugen Mosqueda.
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department
October 31, 2024
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