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Captain Jonathan David Parnell

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Tuesday, March 24, 2020

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Reflections for Captain Jonathan David Parnell

God Bless you Captain Jonathan Parnell! Thank you for your many years of service with the Detroit Police Department in Detroit, MIchigan. Thank you for making the people in the Detroit area feel safer. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your loved ones!! We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

April 10, 2020

You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

April 10, 2020

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

April 10, 2020

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

April 10, 2020

Captain Parnell, I thank you for so many years of service to your state and community. It is tragic that this virus has touched so many lives and caused such heartbreak. I am sorry to hear of your untimely death at the hand of it. May God bless you and all that love and care about you here on earth. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Flowery Branch, GA

April 10, 2020

Led by courage through honor and bravery shown in heaven he’ll now serve for heaven has called him home

Cpl John Biggins
Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office TN

April 9, 2020

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

April 9, 2020

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

April 8, 2020

We send our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Captain Jonathon Parnell who gave the ultimate sacrifice for his community. May the healing grace of God be your strength and hope in the days and months ahead.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County Michigan Sheriff's Office

April 8, 2020

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Captain Parnell. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Detroit Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

April 8, 2020

Parnell family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Capt.Parnell thank you for your service to your Community and Department.Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept

April 8, 2020

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Captain Parnell and the Detroit Police Department during this time. Thank you, Captain Parnell, for your service

National Police Wives Association

April 8, 2020

Thank you for your service.
Rest in peace.

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

April 8, 2020

Rest in Peace, sir!

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

April 8, 2020

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Captain Jonathan Parnell during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Captain Jonathan Parnell.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer T. Fettig eow 2/16/04

April 8, 2020

Rest in peace Captain Parnell!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

April 8, 2020

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF CAPTAIN PARNELL, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF CAPTAIN PARNELL. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada

April 8, 2020

We would like to offer our condolences for Captain Johnathon Parnell, to his family, friends and coworkers. We are so sorry for your lost. He is and always will be a Hero!
God Bless!

Mark and Denise Winkeler, Parents of Jackson Ryan Winkeler-Officer killed in the Line of Duty on January 5, 2020 Florence Regional Airport

Mark and Denise Winkeler

April 8, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother

james oneill
NYPD

April 8, 2020

May he Rest in God's Peace Condolence to his family.

Corporal Stephen Sullivan Retired
Federal Reserve Bank Law Enforcement Retired

April 8, 2020

Captain Parnell, thank you for your service. Your bravery and heroism will not go unnoticed by our God. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

April 8, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero for your courage, sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and brothers/sisters in blue. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

April 8, 2020

Recon, you were a great man, a GREAT leader, and one hell of a C.O.P. It truly broke my heart when I found out. I’m so very sorry for your family and we all truly lost. You always put your people first and demanded we took care of our people. Words cannot begin to explain how truly grateful I am for you. I will never forget you and I promise to strive towards the greatness you embodied. Until we meet again rest easy we’ve got it from here.

Sergeant Eugene Bomber
Detroit Police Department

April 8, 2020

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P Waggle
Civilian

April 8, 2020

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Captain Johnathon Parnell. Please know we are eternally grateful for Jonathon’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Captain Parnell, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Detroit Police Department for Jonathon’s and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Captain Jonathon Parnell’s three sons.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

April 7, 2020

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