Patrolman James Alvin Parker, North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina

Patrolman James Alvin Parker

North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, June 19, 1974

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James Alvin Parker

Patrolman James Parker and Sergeant John Hackett were killed in a police helicopter accident along McCoy Road south of Reidsville.

The helicopter they were flying in struck high-tension wires adjacent to a recently constructed bridge.

Patrolman Parker was a military veteran and had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 20 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

helicopter crash

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It’s so heartwarming to see others on here talking about how great of a man you were. I wasn’t lucky enough to know you when you were on this earth, but you sure live on through my mama. She looks like you, is wickedly funny, seeks adventure, has a passion for all people, and loves her family as you did. Bruce says she even laughs like you. I get to hear all about your pranks and adventures through them as they reminisce about growing up together. I think you would have been the best granddad a girl could ask for.

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October 13, 2023