Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I’ve only heard stories and seen pictures, but biologically you are my grandfather. My mother is Sue, your daughter. It saddens me that she has so few memories of you before your death. I wish that your life had not been tragically cut short so that all of your children could have had an opportunity to get to know each other and you better.
Rest easy.

Amy Beisheim
Granddaughter

July 21, 2023

This man was my grandfather he was my dads father. I wish I would have been able to meet him.
My father has gone to be with him in heaven. rest in peace grandpa and dad.

Mark Mendenhall
grandson

August 8, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service to this country.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

July 15, 2018

Dad,
You are not forgotten. Your grandson just came across an original 1958 Ventura PD motorcycle that looks much the same as the one in your picture. Coincidence? He shared the picture with the owners. It brought tears to all after so many years.
It has taken my memories back to the 1950's.

Daniel Earl Mendenhall
Son

September 13, 2015

During my current research, you have been on my mind frequently. Wish I could have know you better, I speak of you proudly, Dad

William "Bill" Mendenhall (Son)
MSgt USAF(ret) Retired Teacher

September 11, 2015

53 years today and still not forgotten Uncle Earl.

Love,
Ralph

Ralph Mendenhall
U.S. Treasury, Special Agent (ret)

July 15, 2014

Rest in Peace, Deputy Mendenhall. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 23, 2012

Grandpa, I never got the chance to know you, but then neither did my dad or his twin brother really. I do know that you were loved, and that you are always missed. You are the namesake of your grandson, my little brother. You are a hero in the hearts and eyes of many and always will be. You hang on our wall in the house and everyday I tell your great grandson who you are, were and the heroism you portrayed.

Sadie Mendenhall A1C USAF-separated
granddaughter

July 3, 2011

dad, i miss having you and i do have some memories up to and including that day you were taken. i do hope when my day comes and we meet again i hope to have met up to your expectations. james - ke6whn

james mendenhall
son

June 24, 2011

Earl Mendenhall, I am your son David's wife, I just want to say he is very proud of you, though you left when he was just a small child he still remembers you and thinks of you often. Thank you for your service.

Kimberly A. Mendenhall

July 17, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 49th 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 15, 2010

Uncle Earl,

I remember you almost every day. We moved to Oak View, California because of you and you were like a father to me. I remember hearing you died while listening to the radio that day...It scared me so bad, I was only 8 at the time. I still have your Log book from that day and newspaper articles from that day. You would be happy to know your Family at the time are now all back in contact with us and your children are doing well. It was nice seeing these tributes, your were taken away to young but you are honored each and every day....Thanks everyone.

ralph

Ralph Mendenhall
Special Agent, U S Treasury Ret

October 24, 2009

This is the great man I was named after. I didn't know that until today. I will never again be ashamed... RIP grandpa.

Earl Henderson
Grandson

October 22, 2009

My mother knew Officer Mendenhall when she was a young girl living in Ventura, California. She told me he was very kind and considerate to her and her family. She also wonders what happened to his wife and children. Every time I pass the Police Officer memorial in Downtown Sacramento, California, I stop and pay tribute to his name.

Anthony D. Jordan
Friend

March 16, 2009

DEPUTY MENDENHALL, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR DEPARTMENT AND COUNTRY. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. A HERO FOR SURE. GOD BLESS AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

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

March 31, 2008

His son was recently promoted to Col., and is a fine leader of USAF Security Policemen. RIP

Capt.
USAF

August 18, 2007

Deputy Sheriff Mendenhall,
On today, the 45th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served during WWII.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

July 15, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

May 18, 2006

EARL, I HAD 24 YEARS WITH THE S/O I WOULD OFTEN SEE YOUR PICTURE AT STATION 1, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU ARE A HERO...

VSO RET

July 15, 2004

No officer should be without a reflection . . . I honor you Officer Mendenhall, your name, your memory and your sacrifice. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer)

Special Agent Jim Crotty
ATF (SA, Retired)

March 5, 2004