Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief Hafer,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 10, 2024

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)