Sheriff Robert Mendum Tarr Mohave County Sheriff's Office Arizona Monday, October 21, 1963  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

I am now 53 yrs. old and remember the day this Hero was taken from us and the day of his funeral. My husband is in law enforcement and I have worked with law enforcement for a long time, you are a source of inspiration and motivation. Thank you to both you and your family for the great gift of sacrafice you all endure. May are almighty God bless you all.

Thank you, Vickie

Victoria Valdemar (Allen)
Niece
2009-02-08

Sheriff Tarr,

The sacrifice you made for the people of Mohave County so long ago has not been forgotten. Today, I honor you. I will never forget. Rest easy, brother.

Senior Ptlm J Anthony Sandoval
Kingsville Police Department
2008-12-10

Nearly half a century has passed, but the tragedy of your death does not fade with time. Rest in peace brother, we will hold the line.

Anonymous

2008-10-02

Sheriff Tarr,

Thank you for your service to this Country. You are a true hero as you dedicated your life to help others. Rest easy sir, you will not be forgotten.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police
2008-05-27

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

vandenberghe
NH
2007-10-17

"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
2007-07-26

Rest in Peace, Sheriff Tarr. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2007-03-14

I wish could have met you. you were and are a great man and a hero in my eyes.




love, Jeannie
(seth's daughter)

miss. Jeannie Tarr
Grandaughter
2006-08-11

Sheriff Tarr was my Grandfather, but I never had a chance to meet him because he was killed four years prior to my birth. An article written in the Nov. 22, 1963 issue of Life magazine shed some light on the type of man he was and the circumstances of his death. He was a generous man, who unselfishly dedicated his life to serving the citizens of Mohave County.

Grandpa, you are truly an insperation to me, as I have followed your footsteps into a life of Law Enforcement. Dad and I are very proud of you. You are the true meaning of a Hero. Patrol those Golden Streets peacefully, for your work is finished here.

Agent Eric Tarr
Chula Vista Police Dept.
2005-07-01

DAY IS DONE,
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL, SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER OR SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHT,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL. SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY,
AS WE GO, THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

A Brother In Blue

Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)
2004-10-21

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies...

Rest in peace, hero.

2004-10-21