Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Parker,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of South Carolina.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

May 17, 2005

Jon, Our hearts and prayers are with your family as they mourn for you. May they find peace and strength with the Lord, for you are now in His care. We know that you, Mike, Jeff, Eric, and 41 SCHP Troopers are safe now and not subject to any more harm. Take care of each other.

We will always honor you and will NEVER forget your sacrifice!

Lois Rao
Surviving Mother of
SCHP Senior Trooper Michael J. Rao
EOW June 12, 2002

Lois F. Rao

May 17, 2005

Jonathan Parker was a friend, fellow law enforcement officer and a neighbor. I knew him when he worked for Sumter County Sheriff's Office and I was a Paramedic for Sumter County EMS. I can still remember how excited and proud he was when he was accepted into the Highway Patrol. Jonathan and I also lived on the same street for several years, so we were friends on and off the job. Rest in Peace my friend.

TSgt Kenneth Lemanski Sr.
USAF Security Forces

May 17, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. Its a shame to lose another law enforement officer. But know this .. they died doing something they love, and I know we all are proud of what they did.
God Bless!

Donna

Donna
Llano County Sheriff's Office - Texas

May 17, 2005

May God be with your family during this time. It's such a same that yet another inocent officer has to die by the scum of the earth, but God will take care of it all in the end. May God be with all of you that wear the uniform and may I say to all of the people at GCSO that I love you all....

Wife of Sgt
Greenville County Sheriff's Office, SC

May 17, 2005

God Bless Trooper Parker
God Bless Trooper Parker's Family
God Bless the South Carolina Highway Patrol

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

May 17, 2005

To Trooper Parker's wife, his immdiate family, friends, and co-troopers, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

God Speed Jonathan! Thank you for your service/duty, committment, integrity, courage, honor and most of all...your sacrafice. You'll be dearly missed by all.

I served/patrolled with him at Sumter County Sheriff's Department in Jan 98 thru Oct 99. I'm an X-Reserve Deputy Sheriff for Sumter County.

From the X-Zebra's of Sumter County, rest in peace brother; rest in peace.

TSgt Brian L. Minton
USAF ~ X-Reserve Deputy, Sumter County

May 17, 2005

To the family of Trooper Parker:

Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. My cousin, Jonathan Walsh, was a police officer in Joliet, IL killed while responding to a call (EOW 8/20/04). This is a very difficult time for you right now, but when you find that you are able to, I hope you find some comfort in the messages posted to Officer Parker's web page. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Laura Walsh
Manning, SC

May 17, 2005

Our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathies to the spouse, parents, family and friends of Trooper Parker. I cannot begin to think of the right words to say when you read of something like this. I feel totally empty. What a tragedy. Our prayers will be with you always.

Michigan

May 17, 2005

My heartfelt Prayers and condolences to the Family and the South Carolina Highway Patrol for the loss of a love one and fellow Officer.

Thank you Trooper Parker for your service to the community and for a job well done. R.I.P

Cpl Barry W. Cannon
Center Hill Police Dept. Center Hill, Fl

May 17, 2005

Rest in Peace.

Rosie Mendoza
Phoenix Police Dept.

May 17, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 17, 2005

May God bless you and your entire family. Although I did not know you personally, you are my brother. All the members of the SCHP are my friends and family. Few places on earth can a man depend on another to lay down their life for the place of his own. The bible teaches, "there is no greater friend than one who would give his life for another." Without knowing you personally, I do know that if the circumstance arose, you would have given your life for me because of your love and dedication, and because of the proud uniform we share together. God is a God of justice, and you gave your life in the pursuit for justice. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". I sincerely thank you for sacrifice and dedication, you will not be forgotten. I said a sincere prayer for you and your family this day. God who hears will also answer.

L/Cpl. J.C. Graham
S.C. Highway Patrol

May 17, 2005

Trooper Parker pulled to the side of the road to wait for a dangerous situation to approach him. This says a ton about the man's character. Trooper Parker, thank you for your service. Rest in peace, sir.

Officer
Los Banos, California, PD

May 17, 2005

Thank you for your dedicated years to SC and its citizens, your work is not in vain. Lives have been touched and changed because of your service, you may not have known it, but they were. So rest now, we have the watch. May God bless you and your family, for you are in my prayers.

Brandon Letterman Public Safety Officer
Wofford College

May 17, 2005

Upon the markers of their graves
Our heroes etched in names we save
For all the life they gave with pride
To keep the peace within life's stride

To honor serve and do their best
To keep us safe through any quest
They gave up what was theirs to share
Their spirits shall be always near

No fear within the hearts and minds
To keep us safe within our times
The glory that is ours to see
Those special hearts of bravery

They have walked where no man dare
Their lives in danger with no care
For they have given all they could
For their courage we have stood

In awe of every one who gave
His life for others who they saved
So we will know their contribution
Their firm resolve and resolution

For those they left with hearts so broken
In every whispered word that's spoken
We bow our heads in confirmation
In every word life's revelation

Those who stand within their shoes
Will follow courage as they choose
And give to all the best they had
They carry on with spirits glad

We will know that they walked through
With colors bright and hearts so true
No Island stands alone they say
For heroes they are born this way

Protecting those with loyalty
A glimpse of so much royalty
Within the years of courage bound
These officers have earned their crown

Upon the earth we shall remember
The special goals and all their thunder
That proves a hero came our way
Who left their hearts on earth to stay.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
(c)Copyright November 16, 2004
In Memory of all those lost in the line
of fire with courage, strength and love.

ASST.CHIEF BILL(PUTT)LINDER
E.O.W.
10/10/04

CHIEF BILLY CUREINGTON
WISNER POLICE DEPT. WISNER, LOUISIANA

May 17, 2005

REST IN PEACE SIR, GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND YOUR DEPT. YOU WILL NOT BEFORGOTTEN BY THE THIN BLUE LINE. WE NOW HAVE YOUR BEAT.

OFC. CHARLES ROBSON
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

May 17, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER.ANOTHER ANGEL HAS RECEIVED HIS WINGS

J.Cisneros
LOS ANGELES SCHOOLPOLICE

May 17, 2005

I awake on May 16th with an unexplained sadness... when I checked this site, it was no longer unexplained. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you, your department and your family. Rest in peace. Thank you to all law enforcement officers for all you do!

CH
former kcpd

May 17, 2005

May God watch over your family and co-workers/ God Speed

Officer Bardwell
Grand Prairie PD/TX

May 17, 2005

You wont be forgotten borther.

Patrolman
Chesterfield County Police Dept., VA

May 17, 2005

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.


Thank you Trooper Parker for all you have given! God bless you and your family, we have the watch now...

Patrolman Justin W Yohe
Sweetser Police Department, Sweetser Indiana

May 17, 2005

Rest in Peace Troop. Thank you for your service and honor. Rest now, we will continue your watch as you watch over us.

Trooper M. W. Jones
Indiana State Police

May 17, 2005

Protect and Serve. That is what you were doing. You will be missed Jon but not forgotton. Your watch has now been taken over by your brothers. Rest in peace my friend. We will keep your wife and family in our prayers. Fly high Jon, your" brothers" are there waiting to greet you with open arms.

L/CPL J.E Gainey- RET
SCHP

May 17, 2005

To the Wife and family of Trooper Parker;
I was flying home from Police Week when my husband called to tell me of this news. I can't tell you how truly sorry I am for your loss. It's a loss to his family, his fellow officers and South Carolina, as well. I am saddened that another name will be added to that wall and that your family will now have to experience Police Week, too.

I know that no words will lessen this pain, so please just know that you are in my prayers and the prayers of many who have walked this difficult road before you. This is truly a loss felt by all in South Carolina. His service and sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten!

Sincerely,
Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell, EOW 11-19-02
Summerville Police Department, South Carolina

Valarie Bell Wright
Surviving Daughter, Ptl. William B. Bell (SC)

May 17, 2005