Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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.

Remember, "The thin blue line!!!!"

Ptl. Thomas S. Chambers
Passamaquoddy Tribe
Pleasant Point, Maine

Patrolman
Pleasant Point Police

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.
You truely left a lasting impression on all of us who worked with you and you will be forever missed. God bless you Jeff.

Sgt. Mike Edes
Maine State Police

A Policeman's Prayer

Dear Lord, be with me on my beat
This day and every day.
Grant that each weary block I walk
May ease a brother's way.
Let me be kindly to the old
And to the young be strong.
But let me triumph over those
Whose acts are cruel or wrong.
And when my own last summons comes
And I stand in Your Court,
Lord, may my rest with you be long,
My punishment be short.

Trooper Parola is deeply missed but never forgotten.

Police Officer
Orono Police Department

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
Berwick, Maine Police Department