Manchester Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, August 9, 1936
Reflections for Chief of Police Harvey Calvin DeZarn
Rest in peace Chief of Police DeZarn.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 9, 2021
RIP/ I go down to the cemetery where he & other kin are buried, once a year to pick up trash- his stone is still in very good shape
E. Metcalf
Distant relative
March 22, 2021
God bless you
Nick mottola
None
August 9, 2020
Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
August 9, 2020
Rest in peace Chief DeZarn. A hero no matter who quit or stayed. Honor and integrity forever travel in God's heavenly plains.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 5, 2019
Harvey Dezarn was murdered on a hot August night in 1936 after the entire Police Force quit. Undaunted, Harvey still stayed on patrol and was cut down by 12 gauge shotguns. Still to this day the town of Manchester, Kentucky has not acknowledged his sacrifice. Not even a byline or a plaque, thank God Washington D C and sworn relatives from Virginia & Tennessee did. *Full story is kept at the Clay County Historical Society in Manchester, Kentucky.
L J Smothers, Mounted Patrol
Miami-Dade Police (RET)
November 25, 2013
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 77th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first 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.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
February 3, 2013
Chief DeZarn,
It has taken almost 74 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Manchester.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
April 14, 2010
Chief DeZarn thank you for your service. Rest in peace.
Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)
March 31, 2010
Chief DeZarn - Although your story lie lost and forgotten, for over 63 years, I am glad your sacrifice is finally being acknowledged. Thank you for your service. May yours be that "little voice" in our heads during our shift, the one which reminds us to be aware of our surroundings. Rest in peace, Sir.
Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)
March 28, 2010
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