Warren Theodore Gay served in the U.S. Navy for 3 years and 2 months. Warren served during the years of World War II.
Reserve Sergeant Warren Gay was killed in a crash while providing an escort for an astronaut who was visiting the city and had several appearances scheduled. He and another officer had stopped traffic at the intersection of East Tennessee Street and Franklin Boulevard. He was just starting to proceed to his next intersection when a fellow officer, also escorting the caravan, struck him as he started moving out of the intersection. Sergeant Gay was knocked into a curb, causing his helmet to shatter. He was transported to a local hospital where his condition worsened. He died as a result of his injuries on June 8th, 1981.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Reserve Sergeant Gay served with the Tallahassee Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Tallahassee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Reserve Sergeant Gay.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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