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Chief of Police Harold Lewis Catron, Sr. | Somerset Police Department, Kentucky Somerset Police Department, Kentucky

Chief of Police

Harold Lewis Catron, Sr.

Somerset Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Wednesday, September 16, 1964

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 55

Tour: 14 years

Badge # 1

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/11/1957

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Committed suicide

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Chief Catron succumbed to wounds received from a shotgun blast in 1957. Three suspects shot Chief Catron in front of his house.

One of the suspects later committed suicide.

Chief Catron was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.

One of his sons, Sheriff Sam Catron, was shot and killed in a political assassination on April 13, 2002, while serving as sheriff of Pulaski County, Kentucky.

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Sheriff Samuel Wilson Catron
Pulaski County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Saturday, April 13, 2002
Cause: Gunfire

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My family and I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to another hero. Like too many other heroes, your EOW came entirely too soon. I can't imagine the sorrow your family must have felt and still experience as a result of your loss. You can be proud of your accomplishments; you raised a son who followed in your footsteps. He too paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting us. Thank you for your bravery, your honesty and your integrity. More importantly thank you for the sacrifices you made in selflessly serving all of us. Only those of us who have served fully understand the sacrifices we make to protect our families, friends, and fellow citizens. By and large these sacrifices pale in comparison to your sacrifice. God bless you and your family. You are in our prayers. Rest is peace hero; your watch is over...we will take the watch from here.

Peacekeeper
SMSgt, USAF Retired
August 21, 2008

 

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