Gem County Sheriff's Office, Idaho
End of Watch Monday, May 17, 1926
Add to My HeroesNathan Herbert Suitter
Sheriff Nathan Suitter died after falling from the running board of a car while escorting a group of juveniles to the county jail.
He had arrested the juveniles for underage drinking. Sheriff Suitter was transported to a nearby hospital suffering a fractured skull. He died two days later.
Sheriff Suitter had served with the Gem County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Saturday, May 15, 1926
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsWe cannot fully honor our heroes of the present without paying tribute to our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 91st anniversary year 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
April 8, 2017
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