Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Parola, it has been 29 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 14, 2023

RIP

M. Lyons
RETIRED: DHS, Oceanside PD, & USMC C.I.D.

July 3, 2023

Trooper Parola,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Maine. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 13, 2019

You have a beautiful family. Rest In Power brother, thank you for your service.

Patrolman
APD

May 30, 2019

Rest in peace Trooper Parola.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 28, 2019

To Jeff Parola.

24 years have passed and we still think of you often. You made me laugh so much the Friday before your accident. I stopped in to visit you at your home in Winslow. You proceeded to show me how you taught your dog Max to be a drug dog...I remember thinking how much of a good friend you were to everyone. You were so committed to Law enforcement...and your talk of becoming a detective....you had big dreams. I will never forget the call from our neighbors Bob and Joyce Williams at 4 AM telling me of the accident. Nancy and I were both in shock that this could happen to you...your whole life in front of you....you and Shelly talking about a family together....I still carry the sweatshirt with your badge # on the front. Often when i return to Waterville to visit family i get off the Sidney exit and stop at the site of the accident and still ask why? I will never forget your smile, your laughter, your friendship, and your love for life and everyone in it.
God Bless you Jeff
Rich & Nancy Elias

a friend
A friend

December 13, 2018

Thought about you again today Trooper Parola. I am currently the Director for the Law Enforcement Academy of my Agency. I pray that I am able to impact new officers the way you impacted me many years ago. Thanks and God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

October 30, 2018

I am a LEO Officer Survival instructor in Missouri and as part of my classes we teach self-rescue with tourniquets. For my upcoming class I have received a donation of several tourniquets from Spirit of Blue, the law enforcement support foundation started by Trooper Parola's brother, Todd. Trooper Parola's legacy lives on through this effort in helping keep LEOs alive today. Your sacrifice, and that of your loved ones, is not forgotten or taken lightly. RIP, Sir.

Patrol Instructor Rodney Owen
Winfield, MO PD

September 22, 2016

Jeff at times it seems so long ago we worked Happy Hollows! I can still recall the night I heard the news and remember falling into my wife's arms sobing in disbelief at your passing! Rest in peace brother and know I stop by and visit from time to time.

Chief Perry Antone
Brewer, Maine PD

March 13, 2016

Rest in peace my friend you are thought of often and missed.

Jim Ryan supervisor retired
maine state police

November 14, 2014

Trooper Parola was the ultimate trooper-He was firm when need be but also very kind.He passed way to young as do most police officials. His dedication to the public and to his fellow Troopers never wavered,He is sorely missed. RIP Trooper !! God bless his family 1

Allen Weickers
a friend

November 13, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 17th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

November 13, 2011

As a civilian I travel, everyday, the road on which Trooper Parola lost his life. I pass the spot where his cruiser landed and in early Spring, I can see the white Cross a loved one has placed there. By summer, the bushes have covered the Cross, but it is not forgotten. Just before winter, we again get a glimpse of that memorial to a man lost too soon. When visiting my mother's grave at St. Francis Cemetery, I sometimes stop at his grave and leave a penney... he has a lot of them. Having worked in law enforcement prior to moving to Maine, I cringe anytime I hear about the death of a police officer... this was no different, and in someways harder because Jeff lived in my community. We're approaching the 15th anniversary of his accident. I know that it will not go unnoticed.

Anonymous

September 20, 2009

God Bless You Brother

Trooper
Virginia State Police

November 13, 2008

Dear Jeff,

I attended your funeral. I was a South Portland Police officer at the time and went to pay my respects, as did many. I came away with much more. I could barely contain myself when Shelly spoke. It was at your funeral that I decided that I wanted to be part of the Maine State Police too. I am 12 years on now.
Today, I went to your Grandmother's funeral in Saco, representing OUR agency. I met and shared that story with your brother Todd. He asked me to share it with the rest of your family. I was proud to tell it. They appear to be doing well Jeff...
Fraternally and until the day we meet.

Tr. Steven A. Green
Maine State Police/ Troop B

March 27, 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

February 11, 2008

Rest in Peace!

Police Corporal Matt Lyons (Historian)
Oceanside Police Department, Cal

January 21, 2008

Neighbor, you are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

November 28, 2007

Trooper Parola was one of the training officers for my county and municipal recruit class at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. As a newly hired police officer I remember his example and the pride that he had for his uniform. He worked hard to instill that pride in all of us in that class. That example is one of the reasons I became a Trooper. Thank You Jeff for your service and sacrifice.

TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL

September 28, 2006

Trooper parola,
I never met you but I've heard a lot of great funny stories about you. I was recently at the MCJA for a bletp graduation and 1200.00 was donated to your fund. I thought that was awesome that the class did that. It reminded me of how fast peoples lives can change forever. I want to thank you for your service to our Maine state police, you are truly a legend. Never forgotten. Once in blue Always in blue. RIP

police officer
capitol security Police ME

December 19, 2005

Jeff,

I found a picture of you and Chris the other day from our wedding. You were doing what you always did best...making us all laugh!

You are not forgotten my brother.

Supervisory Patrol Agent Bruce Roberts
United States Border Patrol

March 19, 2005

God Bless Trooper Parola and his family.
The New Jersey State Police offers condolences to the Troopers of the Maine State Police, our brothers to the North.
Never forgotten as long as "We Remember"

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

February 13, 2004

Jeff, I still think back and remember how you loved your job. You were always a good friend and an excellent officer. I remember when my brother was in his accident with his cruiser and dispatch responded with possible code "K". I couldn't get any info until I called you. You were working at Hampden PD. You were on the road patroling but gave me the info I needed, when I needed it. For that I will always owe you. I have a bunch of memories about you and laughs that we will one day sit down and laugh about again. I have your "935" on my cruiser here in AZ and tell all that ask, about it who you were and what you were! You were an outstanding Officer, Trooper and Friend.

Police Officer, Dave Fowler
Avondale PD, Avondale, AZ

January 5, 2004

Trooper Parola, Thank you for your service to the people of the State of Maine and the United States. You are not forgotten!

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Dept., Ca

November 18, 2003

All though you were taken much too soon your legacy lives on. As 'good kids' are the product of solid parenting -- brave and courageous police officers are molded and developed by strong role modeling. Jeff, you left a little piece of yourself in each one of us and now we continue trying to leave this world a little better place through our chosen profession: law enforcement.

'In Valor There is Hope.'

The Members of the 75th M.C.B.P.S.

Christphoer S. Burbank, Lt.
South Berwick Police Dept.