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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 God Bless You Brother Trooper Dear Jeff, Tr. Steven A. Green "The Badge" Investigator David L Bell Rest in Peace! Police Corporal Matt Lyons (Historian) Neighbor, you are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service vandenberghe 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 Trooper parola, police officer Jeff, Supervisory Patrol Agent Bruce Roberts God Bless Trooper Parola and his family. Trooper 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 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 I remember the day that Trooper Jeffrey Parola died. I could not believe it. As a young man still in high school, I too could not wait until I becaeme a "Maine State Trooper". To me, there was no other uniform I wanted to wear. I talked to Jeff on several occassions and he was always so nice and gave a smile. Did he have to? No, he did it cause he loved his job and was fair and had that passion to "Protect and Serve". One year later, I went in the Military and started my carreer as a Canine Officer and after a 4 year stint and I continued my life as a Police officer outside Washington D.C. In Feb. 2003, my wife and I moved back to Maine and still I wear the badge. I had the pleasure of visiting the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and talked with some of the guys that I went to school with and knew growing up. Some are now Troopers. Everyone always asked me what it was life down in Maryland and why did I move back to Maine. Simple, the impression that Trooper Jeff Parola etched in my mind I will NEVER forget. Although I have chossen not to become I Trooper, we all wear the badge and do the same job. To many times I sit in front the this computer and again see another "Brother in blue" taken from us. Many times this grown man starts to get teary eyed as he starts to think of his wife and family. Everyday that I work I turn on the net and come directly to this website. Some of the guys tell me that I am too paranoid and that I am too Cautious. Sometimes, God choses to take one of his "Protectors" home regardless how carful we are. I feel that God Chose to take Jeff home because he has spent him time in hell and now he needs him standing next to the throne. As a grown man and been wearing the uniform for a unappreciated 8 1/2 years, I still get excited to come to work. If God choses to take me from this earth, then I know that I that I am going to another place that where Jeff is still patroling the streets of Gold and keeping them safe. May god still be with his family and give them some type of understanding and comfort after all the years that has passed. Patrolman Even writing this reflection brings tears to my eyes, remembering the painful day when we lost you. We frequently mention you with laughter and fond rememberance. Every NTC Picnic we attend brings out several Jeff stories that we love to pass on to the new troopers. Sgt. Mike Edes A Policeman's Prayer Police Officer Today I went to Tpr. Parola's grave to pay my respect to him and remember the sacrifice that he made. God Bless him and his family. Patrolman Eric H. Small 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. Christphoer S. Burbank, Lt.
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