California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Monday, May 2, 1977
Add to My HeroesEdward A. Parker, III
Officer Edward Parker suffered a fatal heart attack following a vehicle pursuit of a motorcyclist. He was found slumped behind the wheel of his patrol car and taken to a local hospital. He suffered two more heart attacks and died two days later.
Officer Parker had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 5027
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Saturday, April 30, 1977
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
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