John Arthur Adair served in the U.S. Army for 3 years and 10 months. John served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Officer Adair was shot and killed while responding to a domestic dispute. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Adair, and his partner, were able to return fire and killed the suspect. Officer Adair's wife was on a ride along with him at the time and witnessed the shooting. Officer Adair was survived by his wife and two children. One of his children later became an Oxnard police officer.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Adair served with the Oxnard Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Oxnard community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Adair.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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