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Patrolman Vincent L. Gerek | Barberton Police Department, Ohio Barberton Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman

Vincent L. Gerek

Barberton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Friday, December 24, 1948

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 36

Tour: 7 years

Badge # 8

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/24/1948

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Patrolman Gerek was shot and killed while investigating a holdup at the Kroger Grocery Store on Fourth Street at Creedmore Avenue. The gunman was mortally wounded in the exchange of gunfire with another policeman.

Patrolman Gerek's badge, #8, has been permanently retired by the Barberton Police Department. He was survived by his wife and his 10 year-old daughter.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 63rd anniversary of your death. 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 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.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 25, 2011

 

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