U.S. Navy · United States 
Robert Kenneth Barchey
Robert Kenneth Barchey served in the U.S. Navy for 5 years and 8 months. Robert served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Correctional Officer Robert Barchey was killed when the bus he was riding in was struck head-on by a tractor-trailer that had jack-knifed near the junction of Arizona 87 and Arizona 287. He was transporting a prisoner when the accident occurred. The truck driver was also killed, and all 22 inmates aboard the bus were injured in the crash. Another correctional officer driving the bus suffered critical injuries that resulted in one of his legs being amputated. Officer Barchey had served with the Arizona Department of Corrections and was awarded the Meritorious Service Award for heroic actions.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Correctional Officer Barchey gave the Arizona Department of Corrections 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Arizona. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Correctional Officer Barchey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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