Commander Paul John Gillen

Commander Paul John Gillen | Los Angeles Police Department, California Commander Paul John Gillen | Los Angeles Police Department, CaliforniaCommander Paul John Gillen | Los Angeles Police Department, California
Los Angeles Police Department, California
Commander Paul John Gillen | Los Angeles Police Department, California
Commander Paul John Gillen | Los Angeles Police Department, California
Commander Paul John Gillen | Los Angeles Police Department, California
Commander Paul John Gillen

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, May 29, 1974

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Paul John Gillen

Commander Paul Gillen was killed in a police helicopter crash during a training exercise. He was the highest ranking member of his agency to be killed in the line of duty.

Commander Gillen was a U.S Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 25 years.

Bio

  • Age 49
  • Tour 25 years
  • Badge 6435
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Aircraft accident

training

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Cmdr. Gillen,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 29, 2024

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