North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, June 19, 1974
Add to My HeroesJohn Scott Hackett, Jr.
Sergeant John Hackett and Patrolman James Parker were killed in a police helicopter accident along McCoy Road south of Reidsville.
The helicopter they were flying struck high-tension wires adjacent to a recently constructed bridge at 10:30 a.m.
Sergeant Hackett was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 35 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, brother, and two grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 35 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsSgt. Hackett,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
June 19, 2024
