Pine Donkey Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Last night Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever died in a car accident. Larry was a dedicated family man who devoted his life to his family, friends, church and law enforcement. He also loved hunting and the outdoors. His passing leaves a huge hole in Cochise County, Arizona, and the Nation. As a sheriff he did not let politics guide his decisions. He fought for the resources to protect the people of Cochise County at the County, State, and Federal levels. Please keep him, his wife Nancy, and all his family in your prayers. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Saw that on the early morning news today while getting ready for work. R.I.P. S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoutm Report post Posted September 19, 2012 http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2012/09/19/20120919cochise-county-sheriff-larry-dever-dies-in-car-crash.html Very sad. Be reminded to drive with caution while in the field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Wow, sorry to hear it. As has been said, it's a good reminder to be extra safe on the road. It only takes a second for things to go horribly wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reganranch Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Thats really devastating he did a really good job down there in Cochise Co. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
200"mulie Report post Posted September 19, 2012 That is terrible RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KYLES96 Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Sheriff Dever was a good man well liked by his community and Department, I had the opportunity to meet him a few years ago on a Search and Rescue call in Cochise County. My condolences to his family and colleagues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Here is a statement from the Governors office: Statement by Governor Jan Brewer Grieving the Loss of Sheriff Dever "Like all Arizonans, I was shocked to learn this morning that Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever had been killed hours earlier in a one-car accident while traveling in northern Arizona. True to form for this husband, father of six and grandfather, he was reportedly en route to meet several members of his family for a Fall hunting and camping trip in the Arizona high country. "I had known Sheriff Dever for well over a decade, stretching back to my days with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. I'll remember him in his cowboy hat - soft-spoken and unfailingly polite, but firm in his beliefs and steady in his service to the law. In the truest sense, Sheriff Dever was a Western lawman and country gentleman. "Arizona has lost a leader of more than three decades in our law enforcement community. My thoughts and prayers today - and those of Arizonans, I am sure - are with his wife, Nancy, their children, friends and colleagues as they cope with this terrible loss. "In honor of Sheriff Larry Albert Dever and his 34 years of dedicated service to the State of Arizona, and for the peace of mind he has provided the citizens of Cochise County, I have ordered that flags at all State buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset today, September 19, 2012, and again on his day of interment, for which services are pending." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted September 20, 2012 Thats a bummer. He lost his Mom just a few days before. This country needs all the good folk it can get. Sorry for his passing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted September 20, 2012 Too sad....too bad.... 34 years of service. Thank you Mr. Dever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted September 20, 2012 Prayers for the family and that is a great loss to our state.......he fought hard for his county and this stat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted October 9, 2012 Wow...... A reminder to ALL of us to be prudent and smart when choosing when to drink and what to do when drunk. I suppose this is a reminder that nobody, regardless of your age, profession, etc. is above reproach. So sad for his family and friends! S. http://www.azfamily.com/news/Report-Cochise-County-sheriff-legally-drunk-in-fatal-crash-173149211.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted October 9, 2012 And the winner is. (Stanley). My Money was on Another Member from New Mexico, but you beat him to it. Sure would be a shame for a bad choice to tarnish the service Larry gave our state and us. He took a shot to the Face by a shotgun in service to us. thats what i will always remember about the sheriff. I sure will not remember that he did anything less then try to make our Border lands safe for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted October 9, 2012 Not sure what you mean by your comments, COUESAZ. I meant no disrespect to him, nor did I mean to tarnish his reputation. I was simply trying to point out that this is a lesson for all of us. I enjoy a cocktail and/or a beer on occasion and this type of incident reminds me that I need to be prudent and safe when I do that, else I might leave my loved ones grieving or kill someone else. Anytime this kind of tragedy happens it should be a reminder to us all, IMO. S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muleskinner Report post Posted October 10, 2012 A needless loss of a man who will be hard to replace, regardless of the reasons why. Hopefully his family will be able to remember the countless acts of courage and the strength to stand for his convictions. Getting harder all the time to find people in public life who will resist the pressure to conform and compromise. What about his replacement?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
