Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

John was one of my mentors in the first two years on the street. When ever I had a question John was my "go to" guy. During the summer of '80 I helped John build a block wall for the Mc Donnells. Now, every time I drive by that wall I think of John. Then, that terrible day came when I was dispatched to the Shooting on Sealane Way. John was a great example of an officer and a father. I believe we learned a lot from him and from the experiences of that terrible day. Decades have passed, but John has not been forgotten.

Senior Officer Scott Swenson, Retired
Oxnard Police Department

October 7, 2021

Thank you for your service and know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 7, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Adair.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 8, 2019

Your grandchildren will and are missing you greatly. You are appreciated very much by your son and I.

Laura Adair
Daughter in law

March 14, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother. We honor you on the 37th anniversary of your E.O.W. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
City of Upland, CA

October 7, 2017

On your anniversary we will never forget your sacrifice. RiP

Chris

October 7, 2014

I watched your story when I was a kid on Top Cops. RIP brother sheepdog

Deputy Lee Mewes

May 15, 2014

Rest in Peace, Officer Adair. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 19, 2012

Rest in peace my brother! You are not forgotten!

Officer Alan Adair
Columbus Regional Airport Authority Police Department

January 31, 2011

Thank you for serving your community with pride and courage. I can imagine you would be proud that your son is following in your footsteps in keeping the streets of Oxnard safe.. RIP brother.. No 10-7 will pass that you will not be in my thoughts.

VIP
Ventura Ca police dept

October 15, 2009

I just saw this story on an old recorded episode of Top Cops I have, my thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Adair and other family and friends who knew this great officer. RIP brothers & sisters, and stay safe.

Patrolman Rodney Owen
Eastern Missouri officer

October 14, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th anniversary 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

How awful it must have been for your wife to witness the shooting, but maybe it also provided her some comfort to know that she was with you in your last moments. I am sure you are proud that Kevin is continuing your legacy of protecting and serving.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 7, 2009

Uncle John will allways be my favorite. Love you uncle John

Randy Gorgita
Nephew

November 9, 2008

RIP you will never be forgotten. thank you for your service.

Daughter of an officer

October 7, 2008

OFFICER ADAIR, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

January 9, 2008

Today on the anniversaryof yoru death we remember you and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 7, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 20, 2007

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

God bless, hero. Rest in peace.

A grateful citizen.

October 7, 2004

I had the pleasure of knowing John when I was a young police officer. He was a Husband, Father and an outstanding officer. We honor John's memory every year during memorial week. John's Son, Kevin, was just a child when John was killed in the line of duty. Today Kevin is an Oxnard Police Officer following in his Father's footsteps.

Assistant Chief John Crombach
Oxnard Police Department

October 7, 2003

Rest in Peace Brother....Rest in Peace.

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