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​Flag Steward
Interactive American Flag
at Mtn Vista High School
relaying informative 'Reminders from Our Flag' and inspiring 'Patriot Tributes' specific to this U.S. Flag

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(including daily Flag Status, Fallen Patriot alerts, Historical Reminders, & more)

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Fallen Patriot Commemoration
This Interactive American Flag is dedicated to:
Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy
Zackari Spurlock Parrish III
(Husband of Gracie Moehlenpah Parrish - a 2006 MVHS Graduate)

End of Watch on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch, CO
Sheriff's Deputy Zackari Parrish was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance by a mentally unstable man that Zack wanted to help. The assailant ambushed Deputy Parrish and his fellow officers with more than 100 rounds of gun fire. Four other police officers were wounded.
We honor and thank Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy Zackari Parrish for serving & protecting our community.​
Please, pray for his wife, two young daughters, and the rest of his family in mourning.

- Hero, Role Model, God-fearing, Father, Husband, Family Man, Selfless Public Servant, and Friend -

Zackari Spurlock Parrish III was born February 21, 1988 in Nashville, TN
Played baseball (infielder) for Second Baptist High School in Houston, TX
Graduated from Second Baptist HS in 2006
Graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2009 - where he met his future wife
Married Grace Moehlenpah in 2009
He loved music, the outdoors, sports, but his family most ;)
Left banking / finance career to become a police officer
Graduated from Arapahoe Community College Law Enforcement Academy in 2014
Served as Caste Rock Police Department Officer 2015-2017
Hired by Douglas County Sheriff's Office as Deputy in 2017 (Badge #1721)
Killed in the line of duty on December 31, 2017
Zack Parrish, 29, survived by his wife Grace, a 2006 MVHS graduate, and 2 young daughters​

​Inspirational Quotes about Zack Parrish:
... from his HS & college best friend, Nathan Rees ...
"Growing up, he (Zack) really did love and care about his sisters. He so much wanted to be a protector, and I think that's why he eventually left the thought of doing business. ... He wanted to protect people."

...from his wife...
"... had Zack known someone on his team was going to die that night, Zack would have said, 'I'm still going in there, I will put my life on the line.'”

GO HERE to review his Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP.org) and leave a note of reflection

CLICK HERE to discover Deputy Parrish's connection to MVHS

CLICK HERE to read article about the memorial vigil held a Mission Hills Church on Jan. 1st

GO HERE to examine an article about "What We Know" of Zack Parrish's life

These quotes and actions described by Parrish's teammates reinforce his inspirational leadership and commitment to serve others.
Parrish’s Sergeant remembered Zack’s last words in the conversation where deputies planned how to approach the call. Never fearful and ready to tackle any challenge, Parrish positively and confidently stated, “OK, let’s go” as he led his teammates.

And Michael Doyle, one of the deputies wounded on the call, remembered Parrish’s courage to place himself in a dangerous situation. He watched Parrish take the lead walking first through the door, and Doyle said he followed. “I would do it again without hesitation because that’s the kind of influence he had on everyone around him.”

Zack Parrish was ...
"Eager to Work, Eager to Serve"

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Patriot Honor Roll
The personal Patriot(s) remembered by this Interactive American Flag include(s):
U.S. Marine Corporal ​Max W. Donahue of Highlands Ranch, CO

​Served as a Military Police K9 handler in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)
KIA / Died August 7, 2010, from wounds suffered from an IED explosion on August 4, while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan

GO HERE to learn more about Cpl Max Donahue by virtually visiting the Highlands Ranch street sign named in his honor and now relaying his story to citizens nearby.

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