David John Lake

1971

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

David John Lake served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Chief David Lake suffered a fatal heart attack while in a foot pursuit of an escaped prisoner. The suspect was later apprehended and sentenced to 4 months in jail. Chief Lake had served with the Ocean Grove Police Department for 16 years and had previously served with the United States Marine Corps in World War II.

Survivors

He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

Also Served

Ocean Grove Police Department

Chief of Police

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 7-W · Line 18 cut as DAVID JOHN LAKE

In Our Keeping

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