Lieutenant Harvey A. Varat
Ventura County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Saturday, October 20, 1973
Add to My HeroesHarvey A. Varat
Lieutenant Harvey Varat succumbed to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever after contracting the disease when he was bitten by a tick.
He was participating in a search and rescue training exercise in the Santa Susanna Mountains when he was bitten.
Lieutenant Varata had served with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office for 14 years.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsLt. Varat,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ventura County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 20, 2023
