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Sheriff O. Gay Hovatter

Tucker County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia

End of Watch Monday, September 9, 1946

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Reflections for Sheriff O. Gay Hovatter

Rest in peace Sheriff Hovatter.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 14, 2022

Sheriff Hovatter,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tucker County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 9, 2021

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 9, 2020

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 67th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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 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. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

May 2, 2013

Sheriff Hovatter:

Although I never knew you personally, I am honored to have followed in your footsteps serving the citizens of Tucker County.
I am very happy I was able to convince the WV Legislature to name the bridge in Parsons in your honor. It was a ceremony worthy of your sacrifice, with at least 15 WV Sheriffs and many other L.E.O.s in attendance.
RIP!

Sheriff Tom Felton
Tucker County Sheriff's Office

May 24, 2012

I grew up hearing about Gay's untimely death as a Child.

Harry Skidmore
1st Cousin 2 x Removed

January 31, 2007

Sheriff Hovatter you have not been forgoten and we thank you for the sacrafice you made. God bless you and rest in peace.

Cpl. C. D. Siler
WVSP

December 27, 2005

God bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

March 27, 2005

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