Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Parkinson,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Nashville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 2, 2024

Loved you great Grandad, Also loved your son, L. B. Parkinson my Mother's Dad who was only 8 yrs. old when you were shot and killed in the line of duty. Bonnie Parkinson McCullough, my Mom was honored several yrs. on Police appreciation day at downtown Memphis. L. B. lived to be 94 yrs old. Rufus is buried at Salem Church in Atoka, Tn. L. B. is buried at Rosemark cemetary in Rosemark, Tn. Paul Mc.

Paul Chalmers McCullough
Great Granson

May 5, 2015

I saw a dedication to Patrolman Parkinson in a police exhibition whilst on holiday in Memphis and was touched by the man's bravery.
Sincerely Barry Parkinson.

Mr.B.Parkinson,

May 5, 2015

I understand your pain. May God always be in your heart. R.C. Parkinson is my grandfather. My name is Marc Wilson, son of Mary Ellen Parkinson. All my love to you and yours.

Marc G. Wilson
family

December 23, 2012

To my great grandfather, R. C. Parkinson, whom I never knew because of your death over a century ago, I hope you are in paradise with all of our other loved ones gone before. I know how proud my Mother and Grandfather were of you, and so am I. May God bless all of law enforcement for the dangerous job they have. And may you rest in peace, great grandfather.

Wayne McCullough
Great grandson

May 15, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 115th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

November 6, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 30, 2007

You sir showed exemplary action in the line of duty! May all officers have as much dedication to their profession as you did sir. May your act of courage be an example to all that officers are risking their lives to ensure the safety of others. May your passing be evident to others of the sacrifice officers make. May you forever be remembered and honored and may you for always Rest in Peace,

Thank You Sir

September 13, 2006

What an act of courage you displayed. Your perseverance was astounding. Rest easy, hero.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

August 20, 2006

Rest in peace Patrolman Parkinson

January 23, 2006

Officer Parkinson,

The years do not diminish the significance of your service and sacrifice. I honor you Sir. I challenge all my brother and sister officers on the Memphis Police Department to insure none of their fallen heroes are without a reflection . . let no fallen officer be without a reflection! With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

July 21, 2004