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City Marshal James Eli Parish | Bennington Police Department, Oklahoma Bennington Police Department, Oklahoma

City Marshal

James Eli Parish

Bennington Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch: Tuesday, July 23, 1912

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 33

Tour: 2 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/23/1912

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Marshal James Parish was shot and killed from ambush while confiscating cattle from a subject.

Marshal Parish had served judgement papers against the man before taking the cattle.

As he returned to town, he was ambushed by the man's two sons and killed.

Marshal Parish had served with the Bennington Police Department for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 98th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 24, 2010

 

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