Fred McLain. Fred also served in the U.S. Army. Fred served in World War II, and during the years of the Korean War and the Cold War.
Lieutenant McLain suffered a fatal heart attack when he was assaulted at a shots fired call. He and another deputy had responded to the call and encountered two intoxicated men. One of the suspects pulled a knife on the two officers, who then called for backup. One of the suspects then struck Lieutenant McLain on the head. As the lieutenant pulled out his service revolver he suffered a heart attack and collapsed.
Lieutenant McLain had served with the Houston County Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant McLain gave the Houston County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Dothan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant McLain.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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