Virgin Islands Police Department, Virgin Islands
End of Watch Thursday, July 1, 1971
Add to My HeroesRudel Albert Parrott
Patrolman Rudel Parrott succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident the previous day when the unmarked patrol car he was riding in collided head-on with a truck.
Patrolman Parrott had served with the Virgin Islands Police Department for only five months.
Bio
- Age 20
- Tour 5 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, June 30, 1971
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsPatrolman Parrott,
Sir, even though it’s been 50 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the Virgin Islands. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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