Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We thank you for Ricky's service to our community. It is our prayer that in time your hearts can heal. Be well.

Bill & Deb Mason
parents of an Officer

November 25, 2010

Your actions that day place you miles above us all. May you rest in Peace. You will never be forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 20, 2010

I said a little prayer today for Investigator Parisian and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

May 19, 2009

Gone but never forgotten.

Hero Always!

Sincerely,

Officer #5351
USCBP Blaine

September 21, 2008

Investigator Parisian your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 29, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 20, 2007

Ricky, Just thinking of you today. You were the first guy that I rode with when I got to SP Oneonta. You were my partner the night I got my first DWI. When we ran a criminal history on the guy he had a long history of Resisting and Assaults on Police. For some reason I still have the paperwork for this arrest. To this day I believe the only reason he didn't fight was because you were there with me. Thank you. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Trooper
NYSP - Troop C

May 20, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

October 22, 2006

You are a shining example of what law enforcement officers do on a daily basis. You are now in God's Kingdom forever. He will look after your loved ones for you.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

August 21, 2006

Investigator Ricky J. Parisian, I have read the story of your heroic actions while off duty several times. While upstate and at this site. You are truly one of New York States finest. You will always be remembered. Thank You

Detective Thomas Tully
Southampton Town Police, Long Island, New York

June 29, 2006

I hope you are still resting in peace and pray that you are still watching over us.

Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD

May 20, 2006

When I was nine and you weren't yet on the job, you loomed larger than life to me. You never stopped, you only grew larger. Whenever I go home and see a blue and gold, I am reminded of you.

It's a shame, it's a crime and I'm still saddened to this day. I probably always will be.

SA Andrew Shedlock
Florida Department of Law Enforcement

July 9, 2005

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.

Terry Parisian
Brother

March 18, 2005

The Parisian family is just the very best! After losing Rick (truly a Hero), they continue to comfort and support other families of the NYSP, who have suffered the same kind of loss. God Bless you Rick, and Rest in Peace. You will never be forgotten, and are always in our prayers.
Gary

Gary LaTour
I.P. Co

November 18, 2004

You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. We are proud of you and thankful for all of your service. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers in NYSP.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

June 10, 2004

Brother, may God bless you and continue to watch over your family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

January 24, 2004

A NYS Trooper once went diligently looking for my brother when he was homeless. It's kind of neat how exemplary human character permeates into others. For you were that trooper's FTO. God bless you Ricky Parisian.

September 11, 2003

A NYS Trooper once went diligently looking for my brother when he was homeless. It's kind of neat how exemplary human character permeates into others. For you were that trooper's FTO. God bless you Ricki Parisian.

September 11, 2003

All gave some Some gave all

You've walked that thin blue line many times with me partner.

Appreciate your guidance from beyond explanation.