Richard G. Parquette served in the U.S. Air Force for 6 years and 5 months. Richard served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Corporal Richard Parquette was shot and killed after being called to an apartment to investigate reports that a swastika had been painted on the door. As the officer walked up the stairwell, he was ambushed by a suspect wearing full body armor and armed with an automatic rifle. The suspect shot Corporal Parquette 22 times before committing suicide. Corporal Parquette had served in law enforcement for 28 years.
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28 years. You could have gone home.
Corporal Parquette gave the Bayfield County Sheriff's Department 28 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Washburn community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Parquette.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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