U.S. Navy · United States 
Warren Theodore Gay
1981
Warren Theodore Gay served the U.S. Navy for 3 years. Warren served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
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.
Survivors
Sergeant Gay is survived by his wife and four grown children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1942 – 1945
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
Tallahassee Police Department
Reserve Sergeant
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