Officer Down Memorial Page

Larry K. Cox,(Kendall to his family & friends) was, if memory serves, thirty-nine years of age when he was killed during the traffic stop on june 26th 1970. He left behind a wife, Betty Jo (nee Harmon), an adopted daughter Pamela Ann, a brother David Lee, sisters Gwendoline, Carolyn, Leslie Jean,& Nancy Sue (forgive me if any are omitted) and many other kinfolks who love and miss him & think of him often. I was 14 yoa at the time of his death but I remember the times he would visit and the impact that this tragedy had on our family. Kendall was a good man and a fine officer of the law. While many would shoot first and ask questions later, he was the type to ask questions first. He showed kindness to many who were themselves not kind to him. An article was published in the early 1970's in true crime or true detective magazine titled, Did Deputy Cox die needlessly? that told the story of his EOW and also the type of man/officer that he was. He always called me Bobby, never Uncle Bob, (he was, after all, a good bit older than me.) I remember going to his home where he took me to the metal shop where he worked part time. I also saw my first episode of Mannix watching tv with Betty Jo while we waited for him to come home from his shift. I love you, Kendall and look forward to someday being reunited with you and all the family that has gone before..... God needs officers too. With love, Bobby Dye

bob dye
his uncle
April 11, 2010

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