Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for service in the community and school system.

Cheryl Schoolcraft
Teacher

December 30, 2023

Sheriff Tarr,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 21, 2023

I will never forget the day when my good friend Seth lost his father...God bless!

Chuck Starr - Friend

April 20, 2019

I've read your incredible story in an original Nov 1963 Life magazine. Thank you for your brave military and courageous police service. Your not forgotten.

Dave H
California Citizen

April 7, 2018

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

Deputy Gregory H. LADD
COOK COUNTY SHERIFF, Retired

March 6, 2018

IN HONORE CASORUM
The promise... Always honored, never forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

October 21, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 60th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. 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.

Today I had the pleasure of meeting your grandson Eric who has continued your legacy of protecting and serving. I was making a presentation, and his understanding of the important issues being discussed was, in some measure I am sure, influenced by his being a member of the fallen officer community. After looking at your picture, I can even see the resemblance between you two. I am sure you are very proud of him as you should be.


Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 5, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 26, 2013

Uncle Bob was my father's youngest brother. When he died, I was 24, a wife and a mother of 3 little boys. I remember being at the funeral and how impressed I was by all the peace officers who were there. And how sad I felt about my Aunt Jeannie and his growing family.

Exactly one year and one month later (11/21/64), our fourth and last child was born. We named him Robert.

Winnie Honeywell
niece

January 23, 2013

I have used this quote from Sheriff Tarr for over 30 years. The nature of your profession demands men of courage. In some degree, courage must be found in all men, but in policemen it must be found in a special degree. This is true not only in an occassional gun battle, it is necessary in a protracted surveillance; it is necessary every time a policeman walks up to a car which he has stopped, especially at night.

Courage begets courage---and one man with intestinal fortitude can set the ideal for a whole group. It has been my happy experience through quite a few years of close association with police officers to find the overwelming majority of them to be men who don't count the cost to themselve of doing their job. MAY THEIR TRIBE INCREASE

Rick Parfitt, Chief
Edison State College Department of Public Safety

March 8, 2012

I was twenty years old on the sad day Sheriff Tarr died. I remember the news coming over the radio and the great shock. At that time, the Tarrs lived a block from where we lived so I saw all of them often.

It was so very, very sad. Sheriff Tarr was one very nice man with a very nice family. We didn't have things like this happen in our little town so equally disturbing.

I know he has been with the Lord lo these many years. And he served us well.

Linda Athens

Linda Athens
Friend and neighbor

June 26, 2011

Sheriff Tarr - You faced danger, you were fatally wounded, and still took the bad guy down. You are an inspiration to us to keep on fighting, no matter what. Thank you for your service to the people of Mojave County and the State of Arizona. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

March 17, 2011

I am now 53 yrs. old and remember the day this Hero was taken from us and the day of his funeral. My husband is in law enforcement and I have worked with law enforcement for a long time, you are a source of inspiration and motivation. Thank you to both you and your family for the great gift of sacrafice you all endure. May are almighty God bless you all.

Thank you, Vickie

Victoria Valdemar (Allen)
Niece

February 8, 2009

Sheriff Tarr,

The sacrifice you made for the people of Mohave County so long ago has not been forgotten. Today, I honor you. I will never forget. Rest easy, brother.

Senior Ptlm J Anthony Sandoval
Kingsville Police Department

December 10, 2008

Nearly half a century has passed, but the tragedy of your death does not fade with time. Rest in peace brother, we will hold the line.

Anonymous

October 2, 2008

Sheriff Tarr,

Thank you for your service to this Country. You are a true hero as you dedicated your life to help others. Rest easy sir, you will not be forgotten.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

May 27, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

vandenberghe
NH

October 17, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 26, 2007

Rest in Peace, Sheriff Tarr. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 14, 2007

I wish could have met you. you were and are a great man and a hero in my eyes.




love, Jeannie
(seth's daughter)

miss. Jeannie Tarr
Grandaughter

August 11, 2006

Sheriff Tarr was my Grandfather, but I never had a chance to meet him because he was killed four years prior to my birth. An article written in the Nov. 22, 1963 issue of Life magazine shed some light on the type of man he was and the circumstances of his death. He was a generous man, who unselfishly dedicated his life to serving the citizens of Mohave County.

Grandpa, you are truly an insperation to me, as I have followed your footsteps into a life of Law Enforcement. Dad and I are very proud of you. You are the true meaning of a Hero. Patrol those Golden Streets peacefully, for your work is finished here.

Agent Eric Tarr
Chula Vista Police Dept.

July 1, 2005

DAY IS DONE,
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL, SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER OR SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHT,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL. SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY,
AS WE GO, THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

A Brother In Blue

Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)

October 21, 2004

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

A hero never dies...

Rest in peace, hero.

October 21, 2004