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Pfc. Larry Parks Jr.
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Larry Parks Jr. Obituary
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Larry Parks
October 30, 2024
Forty two years ago at around 10 pm. your Dad was calling Gram and Pap to let them know you made your way into this world. Always remembered and always loved.
Larry Parks
May 12, 2024
There are alot of what's we will never know. We know who you were and only hoped for the best for you growing up. We miss you, and are always close at heart.
Mom
October 30, 2021
Happy 39th birthday, celebrate with Gram and Pap, and the Caves. We have our memories that keep us going through the tough times. Keep watching over us. We miss you, and will see you when we get there.
Marcia Patrick
October 26, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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Larry Parks
April 12, 2020
This holiday season is very strange. The world and people in it are getting stranger. They fear the unknown.
If we would have known then what we now know we would have stopped you from going into the service, but as parents we had to let you stretch your wings.
There was more missing from the supper table than were here. All were missed, and are loved. Missing you always and forever.......
Cheryl Parks
December 26, 2019
As we approach a new year, not much has changed, you are still missed very much. Thank you for watching over family and friends, some of us have needed it. Haley is growing up way to fast, she is a beautiful young lady. Your niece is a mixture of all of youns, she looks at your picture and tells us who it is and that you died and watch over her.
During the Christmas season is hard for all of us, we all have a a special place in our hearts and memory for you.
Love you and miss you very much.......
derek goss
November 1, 2018
he was always someone I looked up to.just a quality he had to inspire those around him.i always had this drive to get close to him. it far and few u find someone like that
Mom
October 30, 2018
It has been awhile since I wrote on here, a lot going on, but you are never far from thought. Tried starting your truck, throttle body messed up, have one to put on it. We placed Bandit on your shelf along with his collar. Deer were out up at the cemetery tonight, foot prints all over the ground.
We are thinking about trying to do another run next year, hopefully it will go as good as the last run.
Keep watch on all of us, we love you and miss you, always in our heart and minds.
Love Dad and Mom
Mom
October 31, 2017
Yesterday was your birthday, another year visiting your grave. You will forever remain in our hearts. Life has went on without you but it's not the same, still a big void in our lives. Trying to live life to the fullest like you would have. Thank you for watching out for us. Miss you much........
Nikki Williams
April 5, 2017
I have been missing you so much recently that it is starting to physically hurt. I miss you at the start of every Spring and the middle of every Fall the most. I can't believe it will be 10 years since any of us got to hear your laugh or see your smile. Honestly I am still waiting to wake up from this nightmare. You are loved and missed by so many.
This year your parents are planning a memorial ride in honor of it being 10 years. I am doing everything I can to make it happen and keep my promise to you. So far, it seems like it is going to be an amazing event. The family picked a charity that trains service dogs for Vets. I know you love that idea. Give Bandit some loving from everyone, but especially Haley. That girl can't look at a picture of a husky without crying. It will get easier, it's just rough not having that piece of you still here.
PLEASE pull some strings and make sure the sun is shining bright on the 18th. I want this to be the best it can be for you.
I love you, I always have, and I always will.
Andrew Crochere
January 6, 2017
Parks, I think about you all the time. Everyday, I think about that day our Tank was struck with that IED and we rolled over. I really miss you bro. I could honestly say that you were my first real friend when I joined the Army. Thank you for taking care of me and "showing me the ropes" when I first got to the unit. Thank you to the Parks family for supporting his decision to serve and I am so sorry for your loss. Till Valhalla my friend!
Mom
November 5, 2016
As we prepare for the Holiday Season, memories of the past come back to remind us of you and the good times we had together. Trying to live life to the fullest like you would have, we all keep you close to our hearts in one way or another. Going on a journey today, going to visit Pap and Johns camp for his memorial service. Your spirit keeps us going a lot of the time, Love and miss you,
Mom.
jim
September 25, 2016
well its been a long time sice you left but not a day goes bye i dont miss you spent some time with your brother over labor day we had a good time would have been way better if you were there in body but i know your still auround in soul till we meet again
mom
December 27, 2015
Remember you always. Holidays are rough, remember the good ones. hope for many more to come. Keep watching over the family, some of us need guidance for what life has in store for us. You are an uncle now and I think you would be proud of your sister. Watch over them.
NEVER FORGOTTEN....
Rhonda Holyfield-Mangieri
November 1, 2015
Remembering a real friend of my nephew Nicolas Holyfield. I met "Parks" when he and Nicolas deployed. I flew to Georgia to be with my sister, Nicolas and Nikia, Nicolas' sister. I met Larry and had the opportunity to see what a good friend he was to Nicolas. Praying that one day I will see him again in Heaven.
Mom
October 30, 2015
You were born 33 years ago today. Time has flown, and now it stands still. Often wonder what you would be like at this age. Still a dare devil? Miss your voice, and laughter. Was hoping Amanda would have her baby today but she is not ready to come into the world yet. Keep an eye on her shes gonna need it. Always in our thoughts, never forgotten. We went to the cemetery tonight, the glow sticks you left here when you left still worked, broke them open tonight. When we pulled up to your headstone in the field above you there were at least 6 deer just roaming around. Forever in our hearts......
Mom
June 18, 2015
mom
June 18, 2015
Today marks 8 years, all our lives changed that day. You made an impression on everyone you met, changing lives as you went along. I can only hope you watch over us, and help those who still have trouble with you being gone, give them courage to face their worries and problems. Keep an eye on the guys in your company. We were blessed the day you were born, and are still to this day blessed with the memory of your life and how you chose to live it. Always in our hearts and thoughts.
Love Mom and Dad
Nikki
March 8, 2015
Oh how I wish you were here. I wish you were here for the laughs, the tears, the sadness, and the joy. I miss enjoying life with you and each day I am reminded that you are not here to physically do that anymore. I want to be able to hug you. I want to see you hug your family through the good times and the bad. So much has happened recently and it brings me to tears that you are not here. I love you so very much and I wish I had it in my power to change how our lives played out. Watch over us and I hope that you laugh and cry with us. I hope that when the troubles come along, you are here wrapping your arms around us getting us through. I hope that tonight among the joy of each of us, you were just as excited. I hope that you were up there saying "haha, I already knew". I miss you and love you beyond words. Thank you for letting me.
Thank you for being here in spirit through everything.
Mom
October 30, 2014
Thank you for looking out for your family and friends, there are times when we know your presence is near.
Amanda turned 21 and she just wasn't into the going out and getting drunk thing, and in a not so good mood, a couple of days ago she told me she figured it out, you were supposed to take her out for her first legal drink. We all miss you and think of you often.
Keeping you in our hearts and memory. Love you.
Dad and Mom
Mom
June 19, 2014
Another day, another year have passed. Missed just as much then as you are now, if not more. Your spirit and memory lives on in all you touched. Visited you yesterday, got you a can of Miller Lite. Alot of clover on your grave, probably from all the alcohol. Devon left for basic June 16, keep an eye on him. Amanda still has trouble with you not being here. Adam is doing better at times getting his stuff together. Haley is growing like a weed.
Hannah will be in 11th grade come August. Dad trying to get the feeling back in hands and arms. Gram having trouble with her back and legs. We all keep your spirit in mind and keep on going. We are proud of you. Never forgotten. In our hearts and memory you will remain forever.
Love Mom and Dad..
Mom
December 25, 2013
Christmas Day is here, the table seemed so empty, only five of us at the table this year, course brother and sisters are growing and becoming there own persons. You and Pap are missed, family is the most important part of life, we try to live it to the fullest. Bandit is starting to show his age, still loves the snow, sleeps more soundly lately. Nikki and Bryan brought the kids over tonight, made our day complete. Amanda and Nik were here this morning. Good day with family here.
We keep you close to us in our memory and our hearts.
Love Dad and Mom
Cheryl Parks
June 18, 2013
Six years have passed since we last heard your voice. Have had many strange happenings, we blame it on you because they are the sort of things you would pull. Thank you for keeping us all safe. Tell Pap we say Hello, and that we are taking care of Gram. Until we meet again. Love Dad and Mom
Charlie Gili
June 8, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Parks Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Larry Parks Jr. US Army Private 1st Class. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Nikki
March 19, 2013
I miss you and I am lost. I have tried to so hard to keep my promise to you. Some days I think I have done so well and others I feel I haven't done enough. I am scared and I wish you were here. I know that no matter what happens you will be here through everything. I know that you are keeping an eye out and will be there when the time comes. Please please help us get through this. I miss you and love you so much. Thank you for all the little things and please give your mom a sign so she knows you are here beside her. I love you.
October 31, 2012
Yesterday was your 30th birthday, does not seem that long ago that you were born. Very hard day, missing you, Michelle and Michael being home, at one point everyone was here but you and Pap, alot of stuff going on with Dad, last round in the hospital took alot out of him not snapping back as fast this time. Thank you for watching over him. Missing you and so proud of all you accomplished with your life. Keep watching over us we all need it. Love You. Mom
October 4, 2012
My husband served in Iraq with Parks when he was killed. He still wears that KIA bracelet TO THIS DAY. He never takes it off...so sadly, we think of Larry Parks all the time. Larry meant a lot to my husband. He said they'd talk while working all night and had planned on becoming firefighters when they got out of the Army. My husband was a volunteer firefighter as well. He said Parks was an awesome guy who would help anyone at any time. I am deeply sorry for your loss. HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
Rhonda Holyfield-Mangieri
August 19, 2012
Thinking about "Parks" Nicolas' friend and hoping and praying that you all are doing well. I will continue to pray that God comforts you and keeps you in His loving arms. It does seem just a short time ago that I met "Parks" and took the picture of him and Nicolas. Please pray for Nicolas and all those who were deployed and are being deployed. Be strong in the Lord. We have a promise of eternal life and we will see him again. God Bless You.
Nikki
August 11, 2012
You woke me up this morning even though you knew I wanted to sleep in a little. I am okay with that because you gave me a few hours to collect my thoughts. It helps me knowing that you are with me sometimes. I miss you very much. There are days I walk into the house and know you are there, I just feel you and Bandit has this hyperness that I have only seen when you were with him. Thanks for keeping an eye on your dad. I am sorry that I bombarded you with all the begging I did to stay with him. I know you were going to do it anyway :) His Dr was even surprised to see his progress in such a short time. Too bad she didn't know that you were helping him the whole time, lol. Even though there is a smile on my face knowing you were here with me today, I am heartbroken that you aren't actually here for me to hug. I would give anything to hear you laugh or even get on me for something stupid I did. I would tell you to know how much I love you, but you already know that. I hope you are at least proud of me for keeping my promise. I will always be there and I will do as much as I am allowed. You were an amazing man and you are an even greater Angel. I love you more than life itself and thank you for all of the little ways you show you still care. Haley keeps hounding me to change her name, she wants to be a Parks so damn bad, haha. She loves her sweetheart so much and I thank you for that. I hope you see just how much love and happiness you gave her. I will never be able to show how grateful I am for that. Anyone can be a father, but you were an amazing daddy to that little girl. Even if she doesn't remember it, we do. I love you. You are missed every single day. Thanks for the wake-up :)
MOM & DAD
June 18, 2012
Today marks five years of your passing. Seems like yesterday. Five years ago at around 10:00 PM we got the word it was a Monday evening, as I sit here typing this it is also a Monday evening on the anniversary of your passing. Things are still pretty much the same. Haven't heard any stories for awhile. Miss your smile and the sound of your voice waking dad up in the morning telling him sponge-bob is on, or hey Day what if????????? Amanda is having trouble with her TV it turns it's self off and on randomly I tell her it's you picking on her, she even took the batteries out of the remote and it still did it. So you must be watching over us and we thank you for that. We miss you and will be remembered for all you accomplished.
Love DAD & MOM
Nikki
April 8, 2012
Happy Easter! You have been in my head so much more than normal for a few days now and I realized just how different things are without you here. I can't say time has helped, because it hasn't. Nothing is the same and I constantly think about how it would be if you were here to celebrate with us. I know you have a greater mission with God now, but it is still so hard not having you here. I hope you and Pap had a wonderful dinner and looked over everyone in their festivities, whatever they happened to be. I hope you found laughter in my mess this morning, although I think you have something to do with every comical thing to go wrong lately. I love you and miss you so much. Haley has been talking about you and saying how much she misses you. She told us she wants to visit you. I was a tiny bit concerned this morning at church.. what if she asked God to have you resurrected like Jesus. I have no clue how I would have handled that, haha. She is getting to be soooo smart, you would be proud and I know you are with her helping her a long the way. Thank you for the wonderful family you have given me. Blood isn't always thicker than water, you taught me that. I love you and I miss you so much more than I let it show. Happy Easter Babe!
mom
December 25, 2011
Christmas day is at an end. We were all together today for a short while. You and Pappy were missed, just not the same without you two.
Miss you very much.
Love ya Mom
mom
October 31, 2011
Yesterday met at the cemetery with family and good friends, learned where the slow gin went. You knew how to stay out of trouble most of the time, and some other stuff about the camper. Always in our hearts and memory.
Love you.
Happy 29th Birthday.
Peggy Childers
June 18, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Larry Parks, Jr.:
Please accept my remembrance of Larry on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Steven Goodwin
June 18, 2011
Been thinking about you today. And I still struggle with you being gone. I miss you and hope that I did all the right things.
Mom
June 18, 2011
You are not forgotten. Still hear tales of the things you did. Remember the good times. Putting your flag up today. Going to the cemetery with good friends and family. Some day we will see you again. Love you and miss you.
YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORY FOREVER
Steven Goodwin
March 31, 2011
To the Parks family, I am very thankful that I had the honor to serve alongside your son. I just want to let you all know how much of a blessing it was to get to know Larry and that not a day goes by that I don't think of him.
January 6, 2011
Today I was updating Haley's iXL with songs and pictures. I added your favorite songs :) The thought of her singing them in her little voice makes me happy and it is like both of you are there in one moment together. She asked me to make sure I put a picture of you in there. I did, and she loves it. You have my favorite smile. She said she loves and misses you. It brings tears to my eyes every time. My mom talked about you last week with me. Time doesn't make any of this easier. You are the best person I ever knew. I love you so much more than I could ever say and I wish I could have had the chance to say it a little more. Adam is Adam again :) Amber brings out the best in him. I can't help but think how you would have tortured her in the beginning. Haha. I miss you so much, but I know you and pap are having fun up there watching all of us. Some funny stuff sometimes huh? haha. I have kept my promise so far and I hope I have done it to your standards. I wouldn't have it any other way. Keep watch over your family and guide them along the right path each day. I love you and I look forward to each new day that you randomly say hi in your own ways.
Love You. Forever & Always
Nikki and Haley
October 30, 2010
Today is your birthday. Have alot of memories of other birthdays. Wish we could make more memories. Going to celebrate in the way we have done for your last 4 birthdays. Spending time with good friends and family.
Love Dad & Mom
Missy & Dominic
June 18, 2010
We love you and miss you so much! I can't believe that its been 3 years already! Not a day goes by that we don't think of you
Peggy Childers
June 18, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Larry Parks, Jr.:
Remembering Larry on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
June 17, 2010
Thankyou for watching over us. You are never far from our thoughts. Keep you close to us everyday.
The pride that is in your Dads voice when he talks of you is the same as the day you were born.
We miss you and wish you were here with us.
Love Dad & Mom
~Pennslyvania
June 8, 2010
I miss you so much, words can't express how badly I just want to hear the sound of your voice again! You were one of the bestest friends that I ever had! I Love You My Angel!!
Susan Raynor
May 31, 2010
To the family: When we suffered a surprise attack at Pearl Harbor, America answered the call and there was a time of war then a time of peace. When we suffered the surprise attack of 9/11- America once again answered the call and we have been in a time of war- because of your PFT. Larry Parks and so many other hero's - there will be a time for peace once again! I did not know him, but I know of the freedom he defended and I am forever grateful. I pray you allow God to give you comfort and that you will always know that this American will do her part to preserve the freedom here at home.
Larry Sanchez
May 10, 2010
Parks...we miss you so very much. We are always thinking of you and we will everyday for the rest of our lives.
Larry and Denise Sanchez
April 27, 2010
Your friends give us the strength to go on from day to day. We are proud of who your were. We miss you greatly, and not a day goes by that we do not think of you.
Love
Dad & Mom
February 12, 2010
We miss you.
Love Mom and Dad
mom
December 26, 2009
Another Christmas, did not get any easier, hung your stocking, remembered many Christmases in the past, your smile, waiting for you to do something ornery, like the gold painted plastic fork and spoon stuffed in a big box, took forever to fill that box with paper. Many cherished memories.
Never far from thought, always in our hearts and minds.
Love you and miss you.
Bri
December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas Buddy.
M. & H. Roberts
December 1, 2009
We know that Larry was precious to you and your loss saddens us. But we pray that the Bible's promise of everlasting life can comfort you and bring you hope for a wonderful future! (John 3:16.)
Amanda
November 11, 2009
Happy Veteran's Day!! It was a rough day. We went to the parade and the firefighters gave each one of us a flag. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. I miss you very much and would do anything to have you here right now.
Love you and miss you,
Missy
October 31, 2009
Well here it is 12 years later and I still remember you jokeing around all the time saying that you were born today but it was yesterday! I can't believe you're not here anymore still, Dominic and I stoped up for a little between runs yesterday to see you and tell you Happy Birthday but it's just never the same when it's not face to face anymore. You're always in our hearts and that is where you will remain! We miss you love
Bri
October 31, 2009
Happy birthday, I know I am a day late, but it wasnt because I didnt think about you. How could i forget someone born so close to my favorite holiday! You are still missed everyday. xoxo
mom
October 30, 2009
27 years ago we celebrated your birth. I think we were the two happiest people in the world then. We were proud of you then just as we are today. You are an amazing person to still be touching so many lives. Those who knew you still talk of you and the things you did good and bad. We keep your memory alive in our hearts, and never far from our thoughts. Leaves changing color meant getting the hunting stuff out of storage. Talk of were to hunt and sitting around the table listening to stories of all the tales from years past, and the occasional midnight deer.
We all miss you.
Mark Quivers
July 23, 2009
Parks,
As we come up on another Labor Day, I remember the 8 hour drive we made to Tennessee. I dropped you off at your sisters house south of Nashville. When I picked you up on the way back to GA, I made you drive the first leg back.
Not a day goes bye that I don't wear my LARRY PARKS JR bracelet. I will always remember you and the things you did, i.e. (Shaving Cream on SFC Owen, Sleeping but claming your reading, reading what? Your eyelids, Coming in to my cage to tell me how you wanted to be in my PLT and SSG Satele smoking you, Loading for everyone at gunnery).
I know you are watching down on all of your loved ones up there and I know your having fun enjoying what your are doing and everyone is enjoying you. You truley are the life of an event.
I miss you brother, we all do. L.I.P. (Live In Peace) cause I know that people like you always live.
Respectfully
margaree baca
July 11, 2009
Chery, and Larry,
we did not know larry, but he and our son pfc henry byrdIII, died on the same day. They were from the same unit in
ft Stewart. we think of your son all the time. God bless you both.
Jaime
June 18, 2009
Well kid ...two years cant believe it ...still think of you every day..as u seen we got another little one and moved to pittsburgh...just cant get over you arent here anymore we had some fun times:) miss ya kid
Peggy Childers
June 18, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Larry Parks, Jr.:
Larry gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Missy, Dominic, & family
June 18, 2009
Well hun here it is 2 years later =[ Every day it just seems like you are still in Iraq or Georgia and you're going to pop up one day but you don't. Dominic asked about you on his birthday on monday so we ran up to see ya for a little bit that day and are on our way up there in a little now before i go to school. We miss you and your love, smile, happiness, and strength will always remain in our hearts forever. We miss you babe and love you too!
Nikki and Haley
June 18, 2009
I can't believe that it has been two years today. I feel like I just got off the phone with you or talked on the computer with you last night. It seems unreal that you are gone, and after two years you would think it would sink in, but it really hasn't. We miss you more each day! I can't make it up to see you today and I feel really bad about it, but I will bring you a beer next weekend. I hope you are mudding with some other wild and crazy angels up there. Look after your family today, I am sure they could really use it. We love and miss you very much. Each day is another day to carry on your memory. Thank you for everything you have done for all of us and our country. We love you!
MOM
June 16, 2009
Not a day goes by that you are not thought of. Wish all of this would never have happened.
Try to keep in touch with your buddies, like to hear their stories, keeps us going most days.
Thursday is two years, seems like yesterday. We are going to raise your flag, and go to the cemetary and drink a beer with you. Dad will probably have a shot of 151, and wild turkey for Pap.
We miss you and we are proud of what you did for this country.
Don't you and Pap cause too much trouble up there.
3rd plt Dco 1/30th INF
June 15, 2009
Not a day goes by that i think of the good friend that i have lost and i know in all the other guy it does to i seen a buddy that just got out the other week and were were talking on how we couldnt believe its almost 2 yrs and that the 18th isnt gonna be good. I miss u so much man words cant even express it but just remember when this weekend comes around and i open up a beer its gonna be for you.
Amanda
May 9, 2009
I can't believe that it has almost been two years. I thought that after two years I would remember you a little more and would not be as hurt. But, I still am. I still miss you and think of you everyday. You'll be happy to know that it is almost the end of the school year, finally. You'll also be happy to know that I have officially been to Murph on a fourwheeler and have been completely covered from head to toe in mud. I always thought that you would be the first person to take me, but Adam did. I still had tons of fun though. I think about you everyday and talk about you all the time. I found the sheet music for "Friends in Low Places" for the violin and am learning how to play it. I also found the music for "Army Strong" and I think of you every time I play it. At every concert I have I try to play as though you are in the audience. I love and miss you very much.
Love,
Your Little Sister
April 18, 2009
I just wanted to let you know that I think about you all the time, and there is nothing that I wouldn't do see you or to hear your voice again! I miss your smile, your laugh, and your hugs!! You are the best person that I have ever known, and I miss you so much!!! I love you forever and always!!
Melissa Benedict
April 12, 2009
Happy Easter sweet heart! You are thought of every holiday and missed very much! Keep watching over us =] we miss you
D Co 1-30 Soldier
April 11, 2009
Just wanted to say none of us can ever forget you man. When we're sitting around talking about Delta company and telling stories of iraq...it doesn't take long for somebody to mention your name. Thanks for watching over us, good friend, brother, guardian.
JIM
January 16, 2009
HEY BUDDY ITS GETTIN COLD OUT I MISS YA WISH YOU WAS DOWN HERE PLAYIN IN THE SNOW NOBODY AUROUND TO GET ME UNSTUCK OR CAUSE ANY TROUBLE WELL I JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO
Kenna Larra
January 13, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
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Sincerely,
Kenna
Nikki & Haley
December 28, 2008
It's a little late, but Merry Christmas. It's been hectic, but made it up to see your parents. Some things will never change and there will always be table conversations until four in the morning. I miss you being there :) We took the gifts up, but Amanda's still hasn't come yet. I feel bad, but I can't control the mail. We miss you a lot and I'm glad we get a chance to stop by and leave you flowers. Haley makes me spell out your name as she points to the letters. Your parents are really expanding her brain when she is there. I love you, and I always will. Merry Christmas! We miss you!
mom
December 25, 2008
It's Christmas Day. Miss you alot. We will always miss you, and we will never forget you. Hannah is looking more like you, but still acts like Adam. We see your ornreness in her eyes. We are proud of you, and the things you did. You are forever in our thoughts.
Cheryl Parks
December 25, 2008
It's Christmas Day. Miss you alot. We will always miss you, and we will never forget you. Hannah is looking more like you, but still acts like Adam. We see your ornreness in her eyes. We are proud of you, and the things you did. Love you.
Missy & Family
November 24, 2008
Well Larry, your snow is here. First time its actually laid and its staying! haha! I'm sure you are out playing in it some where =0)
We miss ya hun!
mom
November 21, 2008
The days are flying by, but not one of them pass without thoughts of you. The way you smiled, the ornery look in your eyes. You once asked us to send you some snow, it is still in the freezer.
Hannah wrote an essay about you for school. She wrote about how you were always happy, always cheered everyone up, coming home late at night, and how you would squeel your tires.
You are always in our hearts and in our thoughts, we are never going to forget you and how many people your short life touched.
Bri G
November 10, 2008
Happy belated birthday buddy. I am sorry that I couldn't write to you on your birthday, but I dont think that it really matters... You have a new birthday, a heaven birthday! I did run into your mom the other day at the store, she looked good. It is always nice to get to see your family. I still miss you like crazy and think about you very often.
Missy & Dominic
September 23, 2008
Everytime I come to write in this I get lost for words. I don't know why but I do. There has been alot going on this month as you know..and thank you for watching over me with that car accident, I know if it wasn't for you..I wouldn't be here anymore. You are always in our hearts and in our memories. Dominic still talks about you to everyone he sees, haha! You are an amazing man, a hero, a friend, everything! Words can't describe how any of us feel without you being gone but you know how we all feel. Thank you for everything you have ever done and all you continue to do. The day with all those butterflies I knew you were trying to tell me something and that night I knew exactly what it was. THANK YOU!!! I miss you every day and you still remain in my heart and in our lives!
We miss you babe!
Amanda
September 22, 2008
Haley is staying with us for a while. School is going great and I'm not failing! You would be proud of me. I am 3rd chair of 1st violins!!! I know you don't know what that means, but it is a high honor. We all are missing you a lot. Especially me. We are getting ready to redo your room for me. I feel really bad about it because I keep thinking you will be back to sleep in it. I keep thinking about how you would want it. Adam is doing awesome racing! You would be proud of him too. Hannah is keeping Bandit busy for you. I think of you everytime I hear 'Friends in Low Places' and everyday at school when we say the pledge. I can't seem to remember a lot about you, but when I do remember you I think of your smile and your laugh. And the memories I remember are always ones where you are like the leader of the pack. You are always thinking of something sneaky and funny to do. The scrapbook I made of pictures of you helps a little, but I think having memories instead of pictures is better. This is from Haley
kkjhvhghvghgvhhhvtgtssx. She loves you too. Well goodbye for now.
Love and miss you always,
Your sister
Amanda
September 16, 2008
It's been a while since I have written on here. We took that planned trip to Georgia and Tennessee. It was awesome! We saw your cool tree and saw your buddies come home. It was hard but it was something we all needed to do. Your friends are so cool. They're so much like you. We stopped at a Summit Racing store and saw Michelle and Michael. The best part was getting a new violin. It was made by Geoffrey Allison, Staff Sgt. in the army, and it looks so beautiful. The sound of it is hard to describe. You would've loved it. I know I do. Haley has grown a lot! You wouldn't even recognize her! I'm trying to teach her everything you would've, minus the swear words of course! Well, got to get back to my stack of homework.
Love and miss you always,
Your sister
Suzie Fetterman
September 6, 2008
I didn't know Larry or his family, but I too, lost my soldier, SPC Michael A Hook, kia 8/22/07. Our son was born 9/19/07 and will soon be a year. I find so much comfort coming on here and writing to Mike. It seems like in a way that you're talking to them and they're able to know what you're saying.
I'd like to ask Larry to give Mike a big hug for me. I'm having a bad day and missing Mike lots today. I know that God needed some heros and that's why he chose our soldiers, but it still doesn't make it any easier to comprehend. Thanks Larry. God Bless your entire family!
mom
September 4, 2008
The leaves are changing color again, soon there will be snow. Hearing come on lets do some donuts in the parking lot, Dad says it will help learn how to handle the truck on slippery roads, even Dad would do it, I think you just liked to scare me. You treated snow just the same as mud, run through it, over it, and even park your truck on a snow pile.
We have been keeping in touch with some of your buddies from Georgia, one will moving to Washington State, another is expecting their first child, one is getting married this month, one was sent home to recover and is not to far from here doing recruiting work, and there was a race dedicated to you. You touched so many lives and continue to do so. We heard many stories about you and the things you thought up to do.
We ALL miss you and will always remember you.
Be careful (always)
August 5, 2008
August 5, 2008
August 4, 2008
To the family and friends of Pfc. Parks Jr.,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.
I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.
The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave men and women like Pfc. Parks Jr..
If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Pfc. Parks Jr. to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or [email protected].
Mary Ann
August 2, 2008
We still think of you all the time and realize what a sacrifice you made for us for our freedom. You are a true hero!
Deanna
August 1, 2008
I sit here late at night . and I'm thinking of the last time we had spoken. I miss you so much . I love you now always and forever. I know you are gone but i want you to Know that If you were still here. Yes I would Marry you.
July 23, 2008
We miss you. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. We remember the good times, and your smile. We love you and are proud of you. R.I.P.
June 30, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Parks!
Jessica Minnoia
June 19, 2008
I can't believe yesterday was one year. It is good to know you are in a better place. Looking at that picture of you to the right just seems unreal. You were such a good person. You made a good friend, son, and were special to everyone who knew you. I know someday you would've made a good husband and father. Thank you always being a good friend and not treating me like one of your buddy's girlfriends, but like your own friend. That meant alot. A lot has happened over the last year but know that everyone misses you just as much as the day we all found out and are very thankful for your sacrifice. I still feel so sorry for your family because they are the nicest people and have really helped me through some things over the last year. I really need to stop and see them. Thanks again for being a great person
In Memory of Larry ~ (Debra Estep)
June 18, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Larry, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Bri Gioiosa
June 18, 2008
Today is a year. I woke up and immediately thought of you today. I got to see your mom and dad, sisters and brother a few weeks ago and it was a great visit. I took them some pictures that I had found and I think that they made your parents really happy. They miss you; you can still see the pain in their eyes. I walked into your house and honestly, it was like you never left, there is one of your hats hanging on the hook, your dog tags are on a hook and that damn Bandit was just as bouncy as the last time he was at the house! I half expected for you to come downstairs.
I miss you and so does everyone else that was privileged enough to know and love you for the short time you were here with us. Keep watching out for everyone, they still need you and I hope where you are now is peaceful and beautiful. I know it is.
Happy anniversary in heaven Larry.
Erika Quinn
June 16, 2008
Wow. i can not believe its been almost a year. you are a wonderful man for the sacrifice you have made. your a hero and no one will ever forget you! you are and always have been a well respected man. i miss you larry!
Nikki
June 13, 2008
I started writing this and deleted it all, it seems that I don't really know what to say. It's getting harder each day that goes by closer to the year. I don't know how time has flown by so fast. I miss you, each day I miss you so much. I have bad days and all I do is look at your pictures and read all the articles over again. It just seems so unreal. I hung your pictures up in the house, I bought out a stores complete patriotic section and it looks like the fourth of July exploded in the house. I am trying so hard not to cry, but all the moments and memories just make me miss you so much more. I am doing all in my power to make you proud and yet I look at the time that has gone by and ask what have I really done? I love you and I hope that you know that. Haley was with you parents this week and will be spending another week. I hope she makes your dad happy on Father's Day and I am going to have someone take her to see you too. I am glad she can spend it with you. She is getting so big, I swear each time your parents have her she grows. That's because they feed her everything she wants :) She is learning new words, and is actually trying to put more together. Still baby babble sometimes but she is getting there. Her looks are changing again, less of me, I guess that is a good thing though, lol. She is a little ball of sunshine who gives us all a scare sometimes. I know you were with her though when she was in the hospital. She needed you, and I am glad you were there. She is the best thing to ever happen. Thank you. You gave me the greatest gift that could have ever been given. I love you and I want to write so much more, but I really can't. Just know that I love you and I miss you. I am so proud to have lived and loved with you. You are my hero, always have been, always will be. Thank you for showing me how to love, thank you for showing me what family is, I owe everything that I have to you. Watch over us all as we look up to you. I love you!! Always and Forever.
Bri
June 1, 2008
I thought about you the other day and sat and cried for you and your family. I can still hear your last call and it still breaks my heart. I found a ton of pictures of you too in the attic the other night and couldnt help but laugh at some of them. Still miss you like crazy Larry. Always will because you were a great friend and a great person. With so much love and friendship always!
Missy
March 31, 2008
Hi babe! I just wanted to stop by and say hi to ya even though I already do that every day. God I miss you so much! It's never going to be the same ever again in life as it was with you here. You were the rock for everyone and the smile when someone needed one the most! I'll carry our memories and you in my heart until it's my time to be up there. Dominic & I love and miss you more and more every day!
Mom
March 23, 2008
Today was Easter, I was thinking of you. I think we all were. We ate over at Grams. To much space around the table this year. Two empty chairs. We still think of you often. Was going to take flowers out to your grave but it snowed and you know I don't drive in snow. We didn't get flowers over to Pap either. We love you and you cannot be forgotten.
Amanda
March 4, 2008
We are sending Girl Scout cookies to your troop and along with them I am sending a long letter. Dad got his knee surgery and is in very little pain. He is happy to be home. We have not been out to see you for a while, but I am trying to convince mom to take me out. But she is busy taking care of dad and the house. I still miss you and I am still and always will be proud of you.
Amanda
February 20, 2008
I still miss you. Nothing seems to help.Your tombstone looks awesome!I still do not realize it is your grave yet. I have been remembering you. And trying to go on like you would have wanted me to. I cannot tell you enough that I love you and you are my hero.
Love,
Your sister
January 14, 2008
I miss you so much. You are my hero. And I love you.
Missy & Dominic
January 7, 2008
Well hun, I come up and see you like every day and everytime I come up to see you something is wrong up there. First your feet, then your headstone takin forever, then your plaque falling off and everytime I go to the office for something about it I think "these are signs that your not to be gone"! On New Years you of course know that I was bawling, that night was just horrible but after I sat and talked to you for a little while it really felt like you were here beside me like you were last year! Your safe and I know that you are looking out for all of us, I just wish some of the situations now were different but I guess time will tell, like you always used to say! "It's not over yet"....I miss you love and so does Dominic. He had to put a picture of you on his wall right above his bed so you "can look over him all the time" your still his every day thing and he misses you alot! We Love You!!
Amanda
December 31, 2007
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I miss you and love you. I wish I could have spent New Year's Eve with you like we used to. Adam, Wes, Blain and dad split a beer with you.
Always proud of you,
Your Little Sister
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