Patrolman Steven Arthur Jarvis, Arnold Police Department, Missouri

Patrolman Steven Arthur Jarvis

Arnold Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Tuesday, June 14, 1977

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Steven Arthur Jarvis

Patrolman Steven Jarvis was killed when his patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer on I-55 near the Meramec River.

He was assisting at the scene of a previous crash and had just finished assisting one of the drivers in loading debris back into the driver's truck. He had returned to his patrol car when it was struck from behind.

Patrolman Jarvis had served with the Arnold Police Department for one year and had previously served with the University of Missouri at St. Louis Police Department. He was survived by his wife and two children.

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Age 28
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Cause Automobile crash

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God of Justice, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America’s Peace Officers. They died serving us. Help us never forget. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families of these fallen peace officers. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen heroes. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of Christ Jesus, Your dear Son, I pray. Amen.

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“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” [John 3:16 ESV]

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