Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Gary A. Yost of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 73 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

August 23, 2023

I didn't know him but heard him interviewed on YouTube. He seemed really responsible and honest. It is really good to know that there are such people in this world. Thank you.

Mark Lipson
Ottawa

November 10, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Gary A. Yost of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 69 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

August 23, 2022

SINCERE C0ND0LENCES T0 Y0UR FAMILY & DEPT Y0UR NAME & BADGE # IS SACRED & REVERED AS Y0U PATR0L THE GDEN STREETS> HEAVEN G0D ❤ 0NLY TAKES THE BEST IT SEEMS REST EASY N0W

Joe Hallen
NYSD0CS F0RMER C0

February 7, 2022

Thank you for your service to our country. My prayers be with your friends and family. I hope my letter to the parole board makes a difference.

Anonymous

January 25, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Gary A. Yost of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 67 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

August 23, 2021

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

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

August 23, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Gary A. Yost of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 61 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

August 23, 2019

to the famiIy: of officer yost I was a juror on gary's murder case. I spent 3 months on jury duty and we did our best to reach the right verdict. I'm dissappointed the guilty are still getting paroled. and involved with drugs ( the reason for the murder).while justice might not happen in this life, be comforted, It will be in the next.
lenny

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juror

October 5, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Gary A. Yost of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 61 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

August 23, 2018

This is my stepfather's brother

Gina
Uncle

June 25, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th 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.

Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections. I am sure you are proud that your family has continued your legacy of protecting and serving. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

I cannot end this reflection without expressing regret that you and your family did not receive the justice warranted.

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

April 11, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 28, 2013

A "No Parole" letter for the thug that killed you has been sent. You will never be forgotten!

Kristi Porter
Surviving Adult Child

March 21, 2012

What goes around should come around when the Officer he Killed comes out of the grave alive then he can go free!

Ptlm John Amiano (ret.)
Irvington NJ PD (retired)

February 6, 2012

I think that ANYONE that hurts the Law Enforcement OFFICERS - that sacrifice THEIR lives to protect ours - SHOULD ROT IN JAIL!

Civilian
Civilian

February 2, 2012

It disgusts me that your killer only served 16 years and again continues to commit crimes. This murderer gave you a life sentence by shooting you in the back and left you to die. Now he begs like a coward for his life.

I am writing a letter to ask that this animal be denied parole.

Rest in peace.

R. L. Dent
OSP (Ret)

February 2, 2012

My heart goes out to the entire family of Officer Gary A. Yost.My prayers and thoughts are with you. Officer Yost will never be forgotten.

Officer Thomas M. Whelan Retired
New York State Corrections

February 2, 2012

Thank you sir, for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in Akron, Ohio.

You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!

May you continue, to rest in peace. my brother...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

February 2, 2012

What a terrible loss for this officer's family to lose their loved one but what a great honor and legacy they have created in the way they are living their lives and I from reading the prior posts believe Officer Yost must be so proud of his family. He must have been a wonderful man. Love never dies.

Laura

February 2, 2012

It's hard to believe that over 35 yrs have gone by; we had only been back in Akron for a few years and this was unheard of back then. I know you watch from above, and whisper of danger to those who will hear... you will be our hearts always, as is your family. God Bless you for who you were and what you did.

Disp'r Katie Wright (ret'd)
Akron Police Dept

August 23, 2011

Although I never knew your father, I heard many good things about him. My father Stan worked with him and says he was a good man and a good cop. God Bless your family and know Gary will NEVER be forgotten by APD and the officers here. Thank you Gary Yost for your service and sacrifice.

Detective Rick Oldaker
Akron PD, OHIO

August 23, 2011

Although I Have never met you I am a close friend of your son Mark, and know the rest of your family. I am a police officer today because of your son Mark, and the visit we made to Gary in Tampa back in then 80's. Although I have never met you I can only imgine what a great guy you were based on the family. I hope you be resting comfortably and look forward to the day I meet you.

Sgt. Bryan McWilliams
Canton Ohio PD

April 11, 2010

I have the honor of serving alongside your sons. Recently I have joined the local COPS organization where your son, Mark, is a member. He is compassionate about his profession, which I am sure started with you.

As the son of a retired Toledo Police Officer, I can assure you that making our fathers proud, means the world to us. Mark is a cops cops, and is thought of with the highest level of respect from those that work with him.

As you watch out for us from above, I'm sure you are glowing with pride. Thank you for your service, bravery, and sacrifice. May God Bless you and your family.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department

November 27, 2009

I met Officer Mark Yost of Tampa Fl. Mark followed in his fathers footsteps and became a law enforcement officer,a father and a fine young man.Even though I did not know Officer Gary Yost, I know he would be proud of Mark.It is important that we never forget the daily sacrifices and dedication of our officers.

My son, Deputy Christopher Brian Matthews ,joined Officer Yost on September 30th 2005. Bless them all as they watch over us.

Deputy R.L. Matthews
Bladen County Sheriff's Office,NC

July 13, 2009