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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Walker County Sheriff's Office has lost 9 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1922, 2 officers at Walker County Sheriff's Office were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1922, 8 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1922, 228 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1922, 306 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
John was 50. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Walker County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 50; the middle age was 46.5.
John was 50. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38.
John was 50. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
John was 50. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
February holds 33.3% of these deaths at Walker County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Thursdays: 16.7%.
February holds 9.1% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Thursdays: 12%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 9 deaths at Walker County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Walker County Sheriff's Office has 9 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-W
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