Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Earp,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mayes County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 27, 2022

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 27, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Earp. You must be related somehow to Wyatt Earp. Always a hero Deputy Sheriff Earp!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 22, 2019

Sean & I met thru the Sheriffs office around '95-'96. We graduated from the same CLEET academy. We carpooled to the Academy in Tahlequah together 2 nights a week for 4 months, Sean shared many dreams, wishes, and likes.. Sean spoke often of getting into business, but struggled with his Law Enforcement calling.. His love of Law Enforcement was 2nd only to his love of his Mother & family. He often spoke of her on our weekly trips to Tahlequah. He was so Proud when Sheriff Berry offered him the full-time deputy position. Sean will always be remembered by me as one of the most genuine, caring, selfless , good-hearted friends i'll ever know. I'll never forget our friendship or the positive impact you made on me...
Rest in Peace Brother.

Sgt Tom Cravens
PPD

November 16, 2017

Sean always put others first. He was the kind of man you would dream your son to be. Knowing him since 6th grade, and later being engaged to him until distance drew us apart, the report of his death in the line of duty was shocking to me but he died doing what he loved. He was an incredible role model, first male in the state of Oklahoma to earn the WoHeLo medallion from Camp Fire Boys and Girls (equivalent to Eagle Scout) and he took care of his single mother with absolute respect. He may be gone but he will never be forgotten. My prayers for all officers who face the evil in this world on a daily basis. May you return safely at the end of each shift and may you always find the good in the world to counter the bad you see each day. God bless our law enforcement officers and their families.

Jennifer Barnard
Friend

August 10, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE. REST IN PEACE

Ret. TFC Theresa Medcalf
Ga State Patrol

July 27, 2015

RIP brother..Thank you your service.

Sgt Patrick Evans(retired)
Montgomery County police,Md

July 27, 2015

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

February 22, 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

January 9, 2008

To the family and friends of Deputy Sean David Earp and fellow officers in the Mayes County Sheriff's Dept., and most especially to Deputy Earp:

It has been eight years since the tragic death of Deputy Earp. His valor and bravery and willingess to help others will never be forgotten. His memory is being honored and revered today in California, and I am lighting a blue candle in his memory. How very sad to die at such a young age with less than a month on the job. How wonderful he reached a goal he had obviously set for himself.


This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Deputy Sheriff Earp gave to his community and the citizens of Oklahoma, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 27, 1997.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

September 28, 2005

Leaving the comfort of his home, to help another person in need. Giving his own life, so that another may live. These actions make you a hero. Rest in Peace, and God Bless your soul.

August 15, 2005

Rest in Peace, Brother. In answering the call for assistance, you left your home without hesitation and ultimately gave your life so that someone else might not lose theirs. Know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. You are a hero and your family should always take pride in that. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

A Squad
Woodbridge CT PD

February 2, 2005

My Father was a Sgt. with Fla highway patrol,my brother is a Lt. with FHP. I was a city police officer, a deputy sheriff, and now dispatching. My father died at age 46. Because of our names we may be related...if not blood..through law enforcement...you can be proud of Sean wanting to help someone in need. God bless his family.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER BOBBY EARP
EUSTIS PD EUSTIS FLA

October 3, 2004

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police

September 26, 2004

You are not forgotten, brother.

Sgt. Al Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ

January 17, 2004

DEAR FAMILY OF SEAN EARP
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND HOPE YOUR FAMILY IS TRYING TO MOVE ON WITH THEIR LIFE, I ALMOST KNOW HOW YOU FEEL MY BROTHER WAS A DEPUTY FOR THE OTTAWA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. AND WAS ENROUTE TO A BAR FIGHT WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS POLICE UNIT AND FLIPPED IT SEVERAL TIMES AND SUBSTAINED A VERY BAD BRAIN INJURY, WHEN HE WOKE UP A WEEK LATER HE HAD TO LEARN HOW TO SPEAK, WRITE, WALK, READ ALL OVER AGAIN. NOW THREE YEARS LATER HE IS 100% AGAIN AND HIS NAME IS SEAN CORBIT. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DEPUTY SEAN EARP AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

dispatcher/ pt patrolman
baxter springs,ks

You did not die in vain, nor will you be forgotten. Thank you.

Anonymous