U.S. Air Force · United States 
Richard G. Parquette
1996
Richard G. Parquette served the U.S. Air Force for 6 years. Richard served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1961 – 1968
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Bayfield County Sheriff's Department
Corporal
In Our Keeping
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