Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To put into words the indescribable pain inflicted on a family with this kind of loss is so hard. To live in the hole that was created generations later is impossible. This man was a hero and had a wonderful future, it was taken so tragically and suddenly and because of it we never truly recovered. I would have loved to follow in your footsteps, to have any bit of you in all of our lives. We will always remember you, and I will continue to have you live on not just in my name, I love you Grandpa.

Steven Michael Jarvis
Grandson and Namesake

August 15, 2024

You are my hero even though I have no memory of you. I’m proud of you for following your dreams and glad you got to hold me and have some memories of me. I’m sorry that I missed out on that because you were taken too soon.

Tracy Jarvis
Daughter

June 25, 2023

Steve is my cousin. He is really the only cousin that was ever close to our family. He would often visit and bring a smile to the face of the six kids that had lost their Daddy, Steve's uncle. He looked a lot like my Dad, and that brought me comfort.

He was a kind and sweet man and I am proud to call him family.

Dawn Jarvis

dawn marie jarvis
Cousin

April 11, 2020

Patrolman Jarvis, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 27, 2019

I come on this page each and every day just to see your face and wonder what our life would have been like if you would have never left. I just watched the marriage of your son who is like you in every way. He has your humor and warm caring ways that they have endeared him to his in-laws so quickly and they have told me they know why I talk about you all the time. I miss you as much if not more as the day you had to leave me and go to your final resting place. It has been 41 years and I still cry like it was yesterday. I love you so much. Until we meet again. Your loving wife.

Dianne Jarvis
Widow

September 10, 2018

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

December 5, 2012

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 35th 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 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

June 15, 2012

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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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 4, 2007

Steven,
Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten by your brothers and sisters in blue.

May God Bless your family.

March 21, 2005

Thank you for your dedication and making the ultimate sacrifice.

A grateful citizen.

September 22, 2004