Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Parker,

Sleep well my brother. Thanks for your service and dedication. We have your shift now. God bless you and your wife.

Patrolman Kevin Skipski
Hart Police Department, MI

May 17, 2005

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayors. May god bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Deputy Sheriff Tony Matteson
Webster Parish Sheriffs Office, LA (currently on leave) working under

May 17, 2005

We all are sad when a fellow police officer is killed in the line of duty. It is even sadder to hear that it is a fellow trooper. Thanks for your willingness to serve your state and this country Trp. Parker. The Indiana State Police is grieving with SCHP and your family.

Trooper
Indiana State Police

May 17, 2005

It has been almost one full week since an officer from Phoenix was lost and I was hoping that another name would not be added this soon. I guess God wants to surround His heaven with those too good to remain on this hellish earth. It is terribly sad that a life has to be cut short because of someone who doesn't value the gift that each human being is; and then the very person causing this tragedy, which will then affect all who loved and knew this Trooper, attempts to flee in the hopes of continuing his life and freedom. An absolute senseless use of free will. My deepest condolences to Trooper Parker's wife, extended family and his fellow Troopers. I will keep you all in my prayers as you deal with this heartache. God bless you Tpr. Parker, may you rest in eternal peace.

Anita L Culosi
sister of Tpr. S.J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61

May 17, 2005

To trooper Parker's wife and family my most heartfelt sympathy and prayers for the agony you feel at this time. God Bless you.

Karla Winslow
Sister of Deputy Kurt Ford killed in the line of duty 4/9/05

May 17, 2005

The men and women of the Mahomet Police Department extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Jonathan Parker. Our fallen brother will not be forgotten.

To Trooper Jonathan Parker, Thank you for your service to your State and country. God Bless You! Rest in Peace Sir!

Mahomet, IL Police Dept.

May 17, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Trooper Jonathan W. Parker and the South Carolina Highway Patrol
...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Jonathan... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

May 17, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

May 17, 2005

The Eskimos have over 100 words for snow, the Egyptians have over 500 words for sand and they say a picture paints 1000 words. We have lost another Brother, and there are no words for that. You have given the Ultimate sacrifice. Brother, your shift is over and now you can rest. We will take it from here. My prayers to your family, until we meet... Rest in Peace.

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

May 17, 2005

To the family,friends and Co-workers of Trooper Parker, I just came home from being in DC for Police Week to honor my husband and other fallen officers only to see on the news that we lost another hero.
May the good Lord comfort you through this most difficult time..
Trooper Jonathan Parker rest in peace.

DJ Coursen
Wife of Slain Deputy Copl.AJ Coursen E.O.W. 01/08/02

May 16, 2005

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Trooper Parker. You have given the ultimate sacrifice, and your service to your community will not be forgotten.

Deputy Daniel J. Luffman
Monroe County (NY) Sheriff's Office

May 16, 2005

Honor, Duty , Sacrifice , You gave all, may you rest beside Our Lord and watch over your family and other Troopers. You are now a child of God.

Trooper
Kentucky State Police

May 16, 2005

Thank you Trooper Park for your years serving here as a law enforcement officer, now it is time for you to patrol the streets of heaven and watch over all of us. May the lord bless your family and friends in their time of need.

P.S.O. C. Shick
North Myrtle Beach DPS

May 16, 2005

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH TROOPER PARKERS WIFE, FAMILY AND AGENCY.
MAY GOD BLESS TROOPER PARKER AND WELCOME HIM INTO HEAVEN.
THANKS BROTHER! YOU WILL NOT BE- FORGOTTEN. REST EASY AND WATCH OVER US AS WE CONTINUE TO SERVE WITH YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS. GOD BLESS!

DEPUTY SHERIFF
VIRGINIA

May 16, 2005

May you find peace in Heaven. God Bless your soul brother.

Deputy Steven E. Roberts
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

May 16, 2005

Rest in peace my brother officer. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and the department. Aloha and god bless.

Police Officer
Honolulu Police Department

May 16, 2005

"Make a place in your heart for those who put service above self;
for they understand that freedom requires a sacrifice that the protected will never know."(baker)

SERGEANT TRAVIS HUESTON
SWEETSER POLICE DEPTARTMENT INDIANA

May 16, 2005

WHAT IS A COP?

Cops are human ( believe it or not) just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes but mostly male. They also come in various sizes. This sometimes depends on whether you are looking for one or trying to hide something. However, they are mostly big.

Cops are found everywhere-on land, on the sea, in the air, on horses, in cars, sometimes in your hair. In spite of the fact that " you can't find one when you want one", they are usually there when it counts most. The best way to get one is to pick up the phone.

Cops deliver lectures, babies, and bad news. They are required to have the wisdom of solomon, the disposition of a lamb and muscles of steel and are often accused of having a heart to match. He's the one who rings the door-bell, swallows hard and announces the passing of a loved one; then spends the rest of the day wondering why he ever took such a "crummy" job.

On TV, a cop is an oaf who couldn't find a bull fiddle in a telephone booth. In real life he's expected to find a little blond boy " about so high" in a crowd of a half million people. In fiction, he gets help from private eyes, reporters, and who-dun-it fans." In real life, mostly all he gets from the public is " I didn't see nuttin'."

When he serves a summons, he's a monster. If he lets you go, he's a doll. To little kids, he's either a friend or a bogeyman, depending on how the parents feel about it. He works " around the clock", split shifts, Sundays and holidays, and it always kills him when a joker says. " Hey tomorrow is Election Day, I'm off, let's go fishing" ( that's the day he works 20 hours).

A cop is like the little girl, who, when she was good, was very, very good, but, when she was bad, was horrid. When a cop is good, " he's getting paid for it." When he makes a mistake, " he's a grafter, and that goes for the rest of them too." When he shoots a stick-up man he's a hero, except when the stick-up man is " only a kid, anybody coulda seen that."

Lots of them have homes, some of them covered with ivy, but most of them covered with mortgages. If he drives a big car, he's a chiseler; a little car, "who's he kidding?" His credit is good; this is very helpful, because his salary isn't. Cops raise lots of kids; most of them belong to other people.

A cop sees more misery, bloodshed, trouble, and sunrises than the average person. Like the postman, cops must also be out in all kinds of weather. His uniform changes with the climate, but his outlook on life remains about the same: mostly a blank, but hoping for a better world.

Cops like days off, vacations, and coffee. They don't like auto horns, family fights, and anonymous letter writers. They have unions, but they can't strike. They must be impartial, courteous, and always remember the slogan " At your service." This is sometimes hard, especially when a character reminds him, " I'm a taxpayer, I pay your salary."

Cops get medals for saving lives, stopping runaway horses, and shooting it out with the bandits ( once in a while his widow gets the medal). But sometimes, the most rewarding moment comes when, after some small kindness to an older person, he feels the warm hand clasp, looks into grateful eyes and hears, " Thank you and God bless you, son."

Officer Dave Carroll
Choctaw, Oklahoma

May 16, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Put-in-Bay Police Department I wish to send my condolences to family of Trooper Parker and our fellow brothers and sisters in the Law Enforcement Community.

Officer
Put-in-Bay Police Department

May 16, 2005

sorry...and thank you for your service god speed officer Parker.

May 16, 2005

Jon, you will be sorely missed here in Sumter. We are hurting and crying together. Our thoughts are with your family. I know we will all be safer having you watch over us from above. Rest in peace Jon, we will never forget you.

L/Cpl T.L. Cannaday
SC Highway Patrol

May 16, 2005

God Bless your family Trooper Parker,

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the rest of the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Matt. 5:9

Tpr. 1648

Trooper
Virginia State Police

May 16, 2005

Rest easy Troop..God must have needed a great hero as youself to stand by his side...Rest easy Troop, Rest easy...We will take the watch from here.. God-Speed..

TROOPER
Maryland State Police

May 16, 2005

My prayers go out to the Parker family. Rest in Peace brother...

Julio C. Olguin
Los Fresnos Police

May 16, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Trooper Jonathan Parker. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communities. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

May 16, 2005