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 Patrolman Clarence Holton Upson of the Galion Police Department, Ohio and the additional 74 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 3, 2023

On this 80th anniversary of you leaving us I'd like to say rest in peace knowing that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 3, 2020

Patrolman Upson,
On today, the 80th Anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Galion.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 3, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Clarence Holton Upson of the Galion Police Department, Ohio and the additional 70 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

August 3, 2018

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 73rd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first 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

January 27, 2013

Sir, It has taken over 67 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Galion.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

February 5, 2008

I AM HONORED TO BE ABLE TO LEAVE A REFLECTION FOR YOU AS YOU ARE ADDED TO THIS SITE OF FALLEN HEROS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION, YOU ARE ALSO A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 3, 2008