Aberdeen Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, December 10, 1954
Reflections for Chief of Police Elmer Roscoe Hafer
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Chief of Police Elmer Roscoe Hafer of the Aberdeen Police Department, Ohio and the additional 76 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
December 10, 2023
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Chief of Police Elmer Roscoe Hafer of the Aberdeen Police Department, Ohio and the additional 76 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
December 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 Chief of Police Elmer Roscoe Hafer of the Aberdeen Police Department, Ohio and the additional 70 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
December 10, 2021
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Chief of Police Elmer Roscoe Hafer of the Aberdeen Police Department, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
December 10, 2020
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Chief of Police Elmer Roscoe Hafer of the Aberdeen Police Department, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
December 10, 2019
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Chief of Police Elmer Roscoe Hafer of the Aberdeen Police Department, Ohio and the additional 67 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
December 10, 2018
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Chief of Police Elmer Roscoe Hafer Aberdeen Police Department, Ohio and the additional 66 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
December 10, 2017
My Hero
Chief G.P. Hafer retired
nephew
December 7, 2013
On behalf of the Russellville Police Department we thank you for your service.
P.O. Ammerman
Russellville Police
June 9, 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
Uncle Elmer and Grandad Hafer were my heroes and the reason I became a Police Officer, I think about them everyday. I feel so sorry for his daughter Debbie, that she didn't get to know her father and grandfather.
Former Chief of Police Gary P. Hafer Sr.
Aberdeen Ohio Police Dept. Grandson and Nephew.
May 13, 2012
Thinking of my daddy today and wishing you were here. You were gone too soon, but never forgotten. Danielle will be visiting the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on an upcoming trip. Watch over her and keep her safe.
Debbie Hafer McCray Card
Daughter
March 7, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 57th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
December 10, 2011
What a tragedy. And for the family to suffer two losses...it breaks my heart even though it happened so long ago.
RIP sir. You are not forgotten.
Constable Pandolfi
York Regional Police Department, Ontario
December 10, 2010
RIP.God took you home too soon but now you are watching over your loved ones below.
Anonymous
September 18, 2008
You are remembered today and thank you and your family Sir for your service
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
December 6, 2007
On behalf of the men and women currently serving The Aberdeen Police Department we salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.
Sergeant Shawn Newman
Aberdeen Police Department
November 26, 2007
You were and will forever be my role model, Uncle Elmer. We Love and miss you.
Chief Gary P Hafer Sr.
Aberdeen Ohio Police Dept.
December 8, 2004
You are not forgotten. Not now. Not ever.
Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)
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