Game Warden Lon W. Boring, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Game Warden Lon W. Boring

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of Wildlife, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, December 25, 1950

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Lon W. Boring

Game Warden Lon Boring was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 164 near Gavers, Ohio, on Christmas Day.

He was investigating a hunting violation after receiving a complaint from a farmer. He had parked on the opposite side of the road from the hunters and was walking across Route 164 when he was struck by another car. He was transported to Salem City Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Game Warden Boring had served with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of Wildlife for 24 years. He was survived by his wife, four sons, three daughters, and father.w

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Age 61
Tour 24 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Game Warden Lon W. Boring of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of Wildlife, Ohio and the additional 107 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 25, 2023