Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief Marshal Earle M. Platt

Long Beach Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Thursday, October 25, 1956

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Reflections for Chief Marshal Earle M. Platt

My family and your family were great friends. I used to play in the apartment with your daughter. Who is my age upstairs above the Long Beach police department. You would let me slide down the fire Pole with the other kids. And we had a Play restaurant made out of cardboard where we would serve the adults for fun. You were a great man & when you died. My family reached out and supported your family. It was very tragic and sad, but you left a great legacy, thank you.

Donna Kavanagh
Long beach community Member and friend of family

July 15, 2023

Dear Grandfather, we miss you deeply.

You knew my twin cousins, and I was born 8 months before you died. But now your loving family has expanded across America with 5 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren
, and 1 beautiful little great-great-granddaughter.

Although you only saw me once, I think, I see you every day now. Your proud portrait in your uniform hangs in our home in a place of honor where you can greet us all and remind us of the sacrifice you made for your community and family.

Love,
Dean

Dean Gulick
grandson

May 18, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 58th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 4, 2014

Rest in Peace, Chief Marshal Platt. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 5, 2013

Chief Platt,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for your service in WWI as well.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

October 25, 2006

Rest easy, Brother;you are not forgotten.

Sgt. Barbara Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Indiana

October 25, 2004

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

October 25, 2004

Marshal Platt....no fallen officer on the ODMP should be without a reflection. Thank you for your service & God bless....from a fellow Hoosier.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police

April 3, 2004

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