Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Herman Gaare was killed while pursing a traffic violator who was speeding.
As Patrolman Gaare entered the intersection of Northwest Highway and Euclid Avenue, his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle.
Policeman Gaare had served with the Arlington Heights Police Department for two years.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Gaare gave the Arlington Heights Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Arlington Heights community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Gaare.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Herman Gaare is one of 1 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 officers honored here.
In IL, 354 of 1,318 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 26.9% of this state's fallen. That is 26.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Arlington Heights Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Herman Gaare's cause is highlighted.
How Herman Gaare Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Herman Gaare is highlighted in Jul.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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