Officer Down Memorial Page

First off, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

I just received a call from my father who was so excited to find this information on the internet after performing a search for John H. Yarbrough, Sr., the above mentioned officer's father who was killed in the Civil War 150 years ago yesterday.

The relevance? John H. Yarbrough, the subject of this article, is my great great grandfather! John Yarbrough was my father's, father's, mother's father.

I've always heard stories about this loss, and it's absolutely fantastic to see that he is still remembered for his service and ultimate sacrifice. I too am a former police officer (now a fraud investigator for a private company), so it's apparent to me that the blue blood runs deep!

I speak for my father, my children and me when I say that we think and speak of you often, and we're so honored to be related to you. Your memory has been, and always will be carried on.

May God bless your soul and give you peace!

Scott Campbell
Great Great Grandson, Rock Hill, SC PD
December 25, 2011

Officer Yarbrough,
On today, the 116th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Henrico County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP
July 6, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and fifthteenth 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 6, 2010

Thank you for your service. May you continue to rest in eternal peace........

Corporal D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly Police Departmemt
July 6, 2008

Police Officer Yarbrough,

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.. You are a HERO, and will never be forgotten.. Rest in Peace..

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994
April 14, 2008

I am glad through care and research, the world now knows you and your sacrifice. Godspeed brother.

"Until they all come home."

HPD Officer
February 5, 2006

In honor of Constable Yarbrough, thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are remembered now and you will not be forgotten.

Officer (Former Richmond Police Officer)
Fairfax Police Dept.
May 26, 2005

In the blink of an eye for the way that he tried, he paid the ultimate price.... Along with all others whom we honor each spring with words that we speak and the songs that we sing. Lies the question we all ask, which no one can say.....This man gave his all....Did I come close today?

You will not be forgotten....

Patrol Officer Larry Moss
Lake Charles Police Department
October 6, 2004

John, you will never be forgotten. I honor you, your name, your memory, and mostly, for the ultimate sacrifice you made protecting all of us. Go rest high on that mountian my brother . . . your post on the thin blue line has been proudly covered by your brothers in blue. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
June 8, 2004

06/07/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Constable Yarbrough.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
June 7, 2004

Constable Yarbrough you are in our thoughts...Never to be forgotten! God Bless..

Police Officer
Richmond Police Dept.
June 7, 2004

In memory of Constable Yarbrough, you are not forgotten.......

Police Officer
Richmond (VA) Police Department
June 2, 2004