In Celebration of

Peter "Halsey" Platt

April 11, 1949 - October 12, 2016

Peter "Halsey" Platt
Retired Ottawa Police Constable # 432

Passed away peacefully at his residence in Orleans, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Beloved husband of Catherine (Jones) Platt. Cherished father of Jo-Anne and Stephanie Platt. Son of the late John James Platt and the late Vivian Violet (Halsey) Platt. Predeceased by his sister Beverly (Platt) Fleming.

Funeral arrangements are intrusted to Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, Ottawa. Friends are invited to a Memorial Gathering on Friday, October 21, 2016 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. with words of Remembrance beginning at 1 p.m.

For those who wish to make a donation in Halsey’s memory, may do so to The Badge of Life Canada or to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Guestbook

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Bill Cicalo (Co-worker)

Entered October 13, 2016 from Kemptville

Sympathies to the family. Peter was a good and kind man.

André Boucher (Longtime friend.)

Entered October 13, 2016 from Ottawa

R.I.P. Peter. Sincere condolences to the family and dear friends. Peter founded Badge of Life in order to bring awareness to PTSD. He has been an inspiration to many and has had an impact on many lives. I have have known Peter since 1969 and enjoyed meeting him at the Lexus restaurant for several breakfasts. He was always pleasant and upbeat. Time to rest now Peter.

Cindy Wells (Friend and Colleague)

Entered October 13, 2016 from Finch, Ontario

I am so saddened to hear of Peter's passing; my sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Peter lived with many challenges over the last many years. He also used those experiences to make way for a better path for others, and he was tireless in his efforts. Peter, may you rest in peace now knowing that you have left a legacy that will live on in your name. Run free and enjoy the peace you deserve. Thank you for a life-time of commitment to those whose suffering you understood...and for what you did to make positive change. I have always respected you and I will miss you.

Bruce C. Kruger, M.B., SBStJ; OPP - Det/Inspector (ret) (Friend)

Entered October 13, 2016 from Bracebridge, Muskoka

In 2009, during many of my dark hours struggling with PTSD, I was fortunate enough, while seeking help, to contact Peter via his website for the Badge of Life Canada. Peter was unbelievable with his kindness, understanding and guidance. The time he took while listening to others was of no concern to him, but rather that his assistance and empathy was of benefit. I owe a great deal to this gentleman and former police officer who led the way in compassion, caring and educating the policing and first responder communities of the tremendous dangers of PTSD. Peter was a true friend who truly deserves a special place within eternity.