Deputy Sheriff Samuel Parker, Jr., Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff Samuel Parker, Jr.

Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Thursday, January 23, 1975

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Samuel Parker, Jr.

Deputy Sheriff Samuel Parker succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash on December 19, 1974.

Deputy Parker was driving on Vineland Road at 6:30 a.m. when a driver turned left in front of him at Kirkland Boulevard. Unable to stop, his motorcycle hit the left front of the car. He was transported to the hospital, where he suffered a broken leg and broken collar bone, and part of his leg had to be amputated. As he was being prepared for surgery the next month, he suffered a fatal heart attack.

Deputy Parker was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran and served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office for four years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Thursday, December 19, 1974

routine driving, motor officer, motorcycle crash

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Deputy Sheriff Parker,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 23, 2025