U.S. Army · United States 
Donald Parker
1985
Donald William Parker Jr. served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
What Happened
Patrolman Donald Parker was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a speeding truck as he exited the police headquarters parking lot on West 7th Street between Peach Street and State Street. He was leaving headquarters after completing an interview with the local newspaper. The driver of the truck was convicted of several counts, including homicide by motor vehicle and driving while intoxicated. Patrolman Parker was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam War and served with the Erie Police Department for more than 15 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, and two daughters, and parents.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Erie Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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