North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, June 19, 1974
Add to My HeroesJames Alvin Parker
Patrolman James Parker and Sergeant John Hackett were killed in a police helicopter accident along McCoy Road south of Reidsville.
The helicopter they were flying in struck high-tension wires adjacent to a recently constructed bridge.
Patrolman Parker was a military veteran and had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 20 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsIt’s so heartwarming to see others on here talking about how great of a man you were. I wasn’t lucky enough to know you when you were on this earth, but you sure live on through my mama. She looks like you, is wickedly funny, seeks adventure, has a passion for all people, and loves her family as you did. Bruce says she even laughs like you. I get to hear all about your pranks and adventures through them as they reminisce about growing up together. I think you would have been the best granddad a girl could ask for.
Georgia
grandaughter
October 13, 2023
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