John Parison News Today

Family and friends said their final goodbyes to Captain John Parison III last Friday. His two children Cheyenne and John shared what he was like as a father and what carrying on his legacy means.

Kansas City firefighter Captain John (JP) Parison III was laid to rest at the Park Lawn Cemetery Friday afternoon.

Kansas City-area first responders, family and friends gathered in numbers Friday morning to honor the life and sacrifice of Capt. John Parison III. He was with KCFD for over 20 years.

Kansas City firefighters said their final goodbyes to Capt. John Parison after he died from cancer, which was ruled a line-of-duty death.

The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department is mourning the death of one its captains who was known to others as "a true leader and mentor."

KCFD Captain John (JP) Parison III died on Friday, November 17, with his family by his side, after a short battle with cancer.