Macedonia Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, May 29, 1986
Add to My HeroesGary Alan Paster
Patrolman Gary Paster succumbed to injuries received in an automobile accident 14 days earlier. He was responding to backup a neighboring agency when another car collided with his patrol car at an intersection.
The impact pushed Patrolman Paster's patrol car into a utility pole. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained in a coma until passing away.
Patrolman Paster had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 16
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Thursday, May 15, 1986
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View all 7 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Gary Alan Paster of the Macedonia Police Department, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
May 30, 2018
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