Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Parker,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jacksonville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 6, 2022

Rest in peace Officer Parker.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 5, 2019

Ed was an excellent flight instructor, but moreover he was an all-around great human being. Although I was sworn as a special deputy with the Duval County Office of the Sheriff under Dale Carson, I never served directly with Ed but knew him best as a fellow pilot and instructor. To Iris and the girls I send my regards and best wishes.

Capt. Duke "Sonny" Diggs, ATP, CFI.
Friend and Colleague

September 22, 2018

On 5/9/1969 I booked Ed for a dual flight in C172 N8376U at the old Imeson Airport in Jacksonville (Home of Southeastern Aviation),as I had lost confidence in crosswind landings. My log book shows that we did 11 xwind takeoffs and landings in one hour. Till this day I remember this flight as it was instrumental in me regaining confidence as a student pilot. I had no further trouble xwind ever in a 18,000 hour flight career as a pilot and flight instructor, thanks to Ed Parker my Hero, Master Flight Instructor.

Bob Bowersox ATP SE&ME, CFI-SE,ME&INST.
Ed Parker's Student at Southeastern Aviation, IME Jacksonville,Fl

May 6, 2018

The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.

Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.

A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:

"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9

Executive Director Steve Casey
Florida Sheriffs Association

August 20, 2016

Ed Parker was really a nice guy. Loved his job, his family and flying. Ed and I flew together many times, out of the Shell FBO at old Jacksonville Imeson Municipal Airport. We shared duties with the flying club based there. Our families shared meals.
Rest in Peace Ed.

Bill Covington
Nashville, Tennessee

April 11, 2015

Rest in Peace, Officer Parker. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 14, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 6, 2011

We will never forget the heroes who gave their all for us. Continue to rest in peace sir. Gone, but not forgotten.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

February 6, 2011

My father-in-law and Officer Parker's mother were brother and sister. I have been priviledged to meet his daughter Linda recently on facebook and look forward to a face to face meeting. My heart aches for her growing up without a father. Such a tragic loss. A hero you will always be Eddie Parker, rest in peace.

Barbara Harden-Compton Adams
Cousin

May 10, 2010

You are a True Hero!!God Bless you and Your family!!

Michelle Blan
Daughter of Robert W Blan eow 5/23/73

February 28, 2010

I wish I could shake your hand. God bless your family.

Chief

October 30, 2009

Gone, but definitely not forgotten.

GJG #842
Chula Vista Police Department, CA

January 11, 2009

Grandpa,

I wish I could have met you...You gave your life so that others may live and no one can take that away from you... If only they did not take you from us.Rest in Peace

Love,
Zack

SGT Zackary Nicklin
U.S. Army

May 9, 2008

Officer Parker,

Your sacrifice is not forgotten, as your legacy lives on to this day.

Thank you for performing your job, and performing it well. As with so many other officers, your life was all too brief.


RIP Sir.

paul g.
Brother, William P. Davis, EOW 11/03/2003

May 7, 2008

My dearest Daddy,

Sometimes I feel like a nine year old child all over again when I hear about other children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. I weep for their loss because I know the pain and grief they will endure.

My hero in life has and will always be you. You gave your life for a stranger and that is the biggest gift one may give to another besides love. I love you and miss you so terribly much and can only wait until the day we are both walking on God's streets of gold laughing once more together.

Thank you to whomever leaves a tribute on this site. God bless you and may He always walk with you.

Linda Parker
daughter

May 6, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 4, 2008

The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 3, 2007

RIP, sir

December 21, 2005

May God Bless you Uncle Edward. My you rest in peace knowing that you stop a horrible crime and you gave your life for those women that night. God Bless you. Love your niece Kim

Kim Grissom
none

August 17, 2005

Rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

February 5, 2004