Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff John Parrish was shot and killed while following up on a tip about an illegal moonshine still.
His younger brother had accompanied him as he attempted to locate it. They encountered a subject at the still who opened fire, mortally wounding both of them. Despite his wounds, Deputy Parrish was able to return fire and killed the subject.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Parrish served with the Walker County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Lafayette community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Parrish.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff John C. Parrish is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Walker County Sheriff's Office, 6 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John C. Parrish's cause is highlighted.
How John C. Parrish Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John C. Parrish is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John C. Parrish was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from Walker County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
