Pontifical requiem high mass for Chief William H. Parker held at St. Vibiana's Cathedral. The casket is flanked by six candles and a police honor guard as thousands have gathered to pay their last respects on July 20, 1966.
Parker, William H.--(William Henry),--1902-1966--Death and burial Cathedral of Saint Vibiana (Los Angeles, Calif.) Police--California--Los Angeles Coffins--California--Los Angeles Catholic churches--California--Los Angeles Funeral rites and ceremonies--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Candles Flags--United States Women--California--Los Angeles Audiences--California--Los Angeles Stained glass windows--California--Los Angeles Interiors--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Herald-Examiner photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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