Officer Down Memorial Page

RIP Officer Parham a good friend,co-worker and most fo a great person.I will always remember you and your great smile.the city lost a good person doing what you love helping.

Jannie Cuttino
Bureau of Prisons.friend co-worker
September 13, 2011

OFFICER PARHAM, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,SC
May 5, 2010

I am forever in debt to the 23-37 and the 343. Your sacrifice has not been forgotten. You are a true hero, Thank you for your service Sir.

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County, Florida
September 11, 2009

Officer Parham,
Sir, on today the 8th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and all the other LEOs that died that day for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
September 11, 2009

You are not forgotten...thank you

Anonymous
September 11, 2009

It is beyond difficult for me, even after eight years, to leave a reflection for this officer. Officer Parham was the officer in the first case I ever tried in Newark Municipal Court, Part Three.

He was nervous, I was scared to death...ha, the perfect combination. But his reports were perfect and he never faltered in his testimony. He was so professional, it calmed me down, too.

I will never forget him. He was so sincere in his quest to become a good police officer he inspired me to do the same as a prosecutor. Oh yes, and we won the conviction which was for drug possession. He was in court with me a few more times over the years, but I never forgot that first trial or my first witness. He is missed.

God bless and keep him close and may his family persevere in the knowledge that he did his job so well and was loved by many for the service he did for the public.

Lisa Adams
Former Newark Municipal Prosecutor
September 10, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends and family. May God bless and keep them.

THANK YOU SO MUCH, FOR HELPIPNG PROTECT OUR COUNTRY!!!!

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
March 12, 2009

Jim, a man of few words, but whose words rang so loud. Always had the answers in one way or another. You stayed with me at the hospital in NJ after I hurt my neck. You were by my side for hours. You kept me focused and distratced from what we thought was a bad injury. You were a quality guy Jim. We all looked at you as a role model. Your composure was impressive. Ralph still talks about the job application he gave to you for your brother while we were in the academy. I'll never forget you being by my side at the hospital when I needed you. RIP Brother.

PO Eric Eisenhardt
NYPD/PAPD/CLPD
July 13, 2008

You are not and will never be forgotten. You and the other brothers we lost that day are HEROES and will be remembered forever! Rest high on the streets of Heaven!

Deputy Brant Pewitt
Williamson Co. Sheriff's Dept TN.
September 11, 2007

Almost 6 years later and WE have NOT forgot! Thank God for heros like yourself!

Police Officer
Gastonia Police Department NC
June 10, 2007

Dear James:
My quest to write each of you who gave all you had to give, continues. You deserve it and much more.
I think of your actions in the same way I think of how a diamond, a rare and precious stone, is formed. It starts out as a mere piece of coal, but through time and pressure, becomes one of the most precious gems known to man. Something of value and worth. Something others would like to have, or copy.
Such, I think, are the actions you demonstrated on 11 September 2001. The day starts off and you are a common police officer. The stress and pressure of a building about to collapse, possibly killing 25,000 innocent lives, begins your transformation. Time is growing short. Knowing full well that the structure of the Towers cannot sustain the impact with collapse, you enter the building and assist in the safe removal of 25,000 of our fellow countrymen from certain death. The transformation continues...lives saved, the building begins to crumble, yet you remain to continue to rescue others.
The transformation is now complete. With your sacrifice, and determination, you are now our diamond...a hero. Forever your name and your actions will shine for others to emulate, copy, or wish they could be as tenacious and brave as you were.
I pray that our Heavenly Father, and all our brother officers who are with you, always know that you are our diamonds at night, in the sky. Until we meet in a better place, may you rest in peace with the knowledge that, as the saying goes, "Diamonds are forever". God bless you, God bless all police officers everywhere, and as always, may God continue to bless America. Amen

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office-Florida
April 25, 2007

a hero lives forever...

September 13, 2006

I believe that all the police officers that lost their lives that day are some of the bravest men in history.

Thank you Officer Parham for making that sacrifice.

Thank you for giving up your life for our Country.

We hope to see you in Heaven.

Victoria & Trey Connor
September 11, 2006

Today I had the distinct honor of carrying Officer James Parham's name in a memorial march to honor the law enforcement officers and firefighters who gave their lives on 9/11 in service to their Nation. As we read each hero's name, we were reminded of the sacrifice that each one gave so that others could live. I am humbled to serve in the same proud profession that these men and women served. These are the true heroes of our nation along with our servicemen & women. We can only hope that if our nation ever needs us again in such a terrible way, that we would serve as valiently as James did. He truly epitomized the words of Paul in II Timothy 4:7-8:

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day.

May you rest in peace brother.

Assistant Chief Robert Connor
Jacksonville Sheriffs Office
September 11, 2006

Thinking of you and your loved ones on this tragic day in history. You will never be forgotten and will be forever a hero.

Nicole Burdette
Wife of Deputy Alex Burdette EOW 3-12-05
September 11, 2006

Thank you for your service. You will always be remembered.

July 25, 2006

HERO! May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
July 17, 2006

Officer Parham thank you for your service and sacrifice. As a Marine and as a Police Officer you lived the values of duty, honor and country that keep this nation free and safe. God grant you the eternal rest you earned and keep watch over us as we go about our duties. Rest easy, Brother, we have the watch

March 11, 2006

Jim,
My classmate...you brought great honor to yourself your country and the 98th class with your act of bravery...I carried you out of the pit ...it was an honor...

PO Jonathan Collins
PAPD
September 15, 2005

I just read a book which mentioned that Ofc Parham was a former Marine. Like he was, I'm a cop and former Marine. I'm writing this to say we honor him for his service to our Corps, our country and to his city. Semper Fi.

Officer Ken Haney
Jackson Police Dept, TN
March 8, 2005

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.

You were called into this profession and our Lord and Savior has blessed you because:
According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.
A Peace Officer's badge is to be honored by us, because God honors it.

You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for your fellow man, while serving, defending, and protecting others in your community.

Thank you for your service to America. Your efforts saved thousand that horrible day.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. You will be in our hearts forever.

September 11, 2001---Gone, but Never Forgotten.

Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
April 6, 2004

I tried to attend as many funerals as I could during these darkest of days as my way of showing respect to families and coworkers of all of my brother and sister Officers and Firefighters. I cannot find the words to say how sorry I am that we have lost these great heroes. I cannot express my thanks enough for your bravery and sacrifice. My prayers are with you and all of your families......................AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
September 15, 2003

Your death will be avenged and your heroism, bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten!

My Prayers are with all the friends and family of all the officers who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
I lost my brother tragically, Det. David Taylor, Greensboro PD, On August 7, 2001. I was in NY for my fiancee's Mother's funeral the first of Sept. I was stranded there for 3 weeks due to this atrocity. As I watched the events on TV, I cried for all those who lost their lives. But was especially emotional about the Police Officers and the Firefighters and their families, as I had just recently suffered a tragic loss myself. As I walked through the streets in the days following the attack, I cried with pride as I saw the officers on duty on all the corners in the city. I knew how hard it was for them, knowing they had lost their friends. On the Sat. following the attack I was at St. Patrick's for mass. The last 2 people to go up and take communion were 2 NYPD officers, again I cried. I hope all of you are getting the support that my family and I got when we needed it, from the Deparment. I know the comforting words and even the funny stories the officers tell us about my brother helps. I know that our loved ones who are gone from here, had a higher calling and are happy and at peace in Heaven. Hopefully we can all feel that same peace one day! God bless All of you! And God bless America!
Tracy Taylor
Thomasville, NC
Sister of Greensboro Det.David L Taylor
EOW 8/7/01

TRACY TAYLOR

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