Fort Pierce Police Unveil Sgt. Danny Parrish Statue and Park

Ceremony honors fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Fort Pierce Police Department unveiled a statue honoring the late Sgt. Danny Parrish and dedicated a new park in his name during a ceremony on October 27, 2022. The event was held to pay tribute to Sgt. Parrish and three other fallen officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Why it matters

The unveiling of the Sgt. Danny Parrish statue and park serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers who protect their communities. It provides a place for the community to gather, honor their fallen heroes, and reflect on the importance of public safety.

The details

The ceremony featured the unveiling of a "Hero" statue depicting Sgt. Parrish in a saluting pose. The statue stands in front of the Fort Pierce Police Department's main station along US1. Following the statue unveiling, the department dedicated the new Sergeant Danny Parrish Fallen First Responders Park, located adjacent to the police station.

  • The ceremony took place on Thursday, October 27, 2022.
  • The statue of Sgt. Parrish was unveiled during the ceremony.

The players

Fort Pierce Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that organized the ceremony to honor its fallen officers.

Sgt. Danny Parrish

A Fort Pierce police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Sgt. Willie B. Ellis

Another Fort Pierce police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Capt. Grover Cooper III

Another Fort Pierce police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Sgt. James Wouters

Another Fort Pierce police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

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What they’re saying

“It is to honor the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our beautiful city. And it's a way of giving back to them and their families where they can come here and grieve, talk to them and express their feelings and emotions.”

— Diane Hobley-Burney, Fort Pierce Police Chief (tcpalm.com)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Fort Pierce Police Department plans to hold an annual ceremony at the Sergeant Danny Parrish Fallen First Responders Park to continue honoring its fallen officers.

The takeaway

The dedication of the Sgt. Danny Parrish statue and park serves as a powerful tribute to the brave men and women in law enforcement who risk their lives to protect their communities. It provides a permanent space for the Fort Pierce community to gather, remember their fallen heroes, and reflect on the importance of public safety.