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Charlie Gili
June 30, 2022
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Saburant Parker US Army Staff Sergeant.
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, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Sable Parker
July 15, 2018
Hi brother... tomorrow is my birthday #54. It's been so long that you've been gone and I miss you. I remember back when we were kids and all the good times we had. You Mark and I. Just want you to know you are in my heart always. I think about all the memories we could had made but, you did what you loved doing and gave the utilmate sacrifiace for it. I know Moma misses you, we sit and reminisce about the good old days and I can see the pain and also the pride in her face. Take care brother we will one day once again see each other. Until then just know you are not forgotten. Love Sis
sable parker
May 17, 2016
miss you brother - you are in my thoughts. moma and i talked about you today and we realized that yesterday 5.16 she and Shelia went and decorated your grave and I was remembering the call I got from her so many yrs ago. You are always in our hearts and thoughts. Love and miss you Sis....
Gina Barton
March 16, 2015
To the family of Sgt Parker
I'm not sure if anyone still sees this memorial or not. My name is Gina. In 1995 I purchased a band in memory of your loved one. I know the 10 year anniversary of his death is close upon the family. I was wondering if there was anyone who would like to have this metal band. I wore it proudly and I am willing to
Pass this on to his family.
You can contact me at [email protected] if you are interested. I thank him for his service to my country. God Bless
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Laurie
May 22, 2012
I think of you often but this week is the hardest. I pray for your family and I will never forget you Sabo..
Peggy Childers
May 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Saburant Parker:
Please accept my remembrance of Saburant on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
SSG Hudson
May 20, 2011
Everytime I am in the field and drinking coffee I think of you. I will never forget you brother......
Freret
September 9, 2010
To the family of Sabot , I was in the same platoon as Sabo and I think back on the happy days we had together , I cant do nothing but laugh about the funny sense of humor he had ... Sgt . Parker was a wonderful leader ... He was firm with all of us but had good intentions.. I miss him and think about him and Danny alot.. I wish you and your family the best . We will all reunite one day when we get to heaven... May our soilders never be forgetten...
Michael Freret
Peggy Childers
May 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Saburant Parker:
Remembering Saburant 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
John Wisniewski
April 7, 2010
Sabo was a great leader and Soldier. I served with him in B & C companies with the 155 before OIF III, we went to Bosnia and the BNCOC course together. I was in Iraq the same time as him, had just gone with active duty instead of the Mississippi Rifles. God bless you and your family Parker, hard to believe you have been gone for 5 years.
Kenna Larra
June 23, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,600 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!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Peggy Childers
May 24, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Saburant Parker:
Saburant 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
Scott Caldwell
May 21, 2009
SSG Parker was a true American hero and will never be forgotten. I was fortunate to serve with SSG Parker during both the SFOR X deployment to Bosnia when he was assigned to B Company 155th Infantry Task Force Rifles and during the OIF deployment to Iraq. He enjoyed serving his country and the men he served with respected him and enjoyed his friendship. I will always remember and honor him every Memorial Day. I pray that God will bless and comfort the family he left behind.
SFC Scott Benson
January 22, 2009
SSG Saburant Parker & CPT Moore, You will never be forgotten! God Bless
The Neal family
June 16, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Parker,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
Van Winkle Family
June 8, 2008
Thank you so much for your family's sacrifice. Our country is a better place because of your Hero.
In Memory of Saburant ~ (Debra Estep)
May 23, 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 Saburant, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
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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
Visit this link to hear the song.
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
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
May 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Parker!
August 19, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 17, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Parker and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Amanda Barron
May 23, 2007
Two years ago today the lives of your family, mine, and two others were drastically changed. You are missed and greatly loved. I know through all the hurt, they are proud of you and your sacrifice. Thank you and God bless
Amanda Barron, wife of SPC Bryan E. Barron
Garnet Jenkins
May 23, 2007
In tribute to Staff Sgt. Saburant Parker, with a Multitude of Thanks, for your Brave Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Saburant Rest Safely, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Parker family.
Those who Made this Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action Vietnam in 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills- from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth."
~ Psalm 121:1-2 ~
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Grateful Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Harvey Galloway
May 17, 2007
Remembering you Sabot.
James Banta
March 6, 2007
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, Sabot. Everytime in country I would have a cup of coffee, we would drink a cup to you. I wish you peace and you will never be forgotten.
Amanda Barron
November 11, 2006
Thinking of you on this Veteran's Day. Thank you for your service.
Wife of SPC Bryan E. Barron
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 6, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR THE CHILDREN. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Stephen & Sharon Taylor
May 24, 2006
As the one year anniversary of Sabs death passes my wife Sharon (his niece; Mona Gail Cox's daughter) and I would like to let you know he is still thought of. When I was in Mississippi going through Infantry school I had the previledge to meet other soldiers who knew SSG Parker and hear how good of a soldier he was. Everyone who spoke of him; spoke in the highest respect. He was a great man and a great soldier and that is hard to find. I would personally like to thank you for his service to this country; he will never be forgotten. My wife and I will fly a flag in his name this memorial day here in Arizona as a rememberance to him and all the sacrificies of all my brothers-in-arms. Again thank you for his service and god speed.
Amanda Barron
May 23, 2006
To the family of SGT Parker,
Just wanted to let you know that you are being thought of today. My husband was killed also one year ago today. It has been a very difficult year for me. With Memorial Day coming up, I know it will always mean more to you now that it did before last year. It has definately changed the way I look at things. I hope you are doing well. Maybe we will see you on June 3 at the homecoming thing at the Jackson Coliseum.
Wife of SGT Bryan E. Barron
Stephen and Sharon Taylor
March 25, 2006
To the family of the late SSG Parker My wife Sharon (the niece of Saab) and I would like to send our sympathy to the Parker family. As the first year of his loss comes near we would like to still remind you that his PATRIOTISM and HEROISM is still not forgotten. As a soldier in the National Guard it is never easy to loose a brother or an excellent comrade who is willing to perform the most selfless act in the world. He is thought about on a regular basis and Sharon is honored to have had an Uncle for being so noble. Losses are never easy and even hard to accept but just remember he is watching so make him proud as you are of him. To his children I send my personal sympothy for I have never lost a parent and could never fathem such tragedy. However, your father was and always will be a highly respected man. Take what he taught you and the memories he shared with you and charish every bit of it. He faught for what he believed in and did it not only for himself but for those he loved; the gift of freedom is the best gift of all.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 11, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Parker family in the loss of Saburant. I did not kno Saburant, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Soon it will be 10 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Danielle Corkern
March 3, 2006
Hi everyone I am the girlfriend of Ramsey Cumpton who was the stpson and son of Sabe and Kitza Parker, Kitza has asked me to leave a message for everyone and to thank you all for your prayers and thoughts during this saddened time of her and her familes life.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
February 14, 2006
Sabe~
Happy 1st Valentine's Day in Heaven!
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Mrs. Parker & Daughter's~
I know if rose petals could fall from Heaven, Sabe would shower you with them today! Happy Valentine's Day! Love you lots!
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford, wife & daughter of the Late Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford ~KIA May 23, 2005~
February 10, 2006
To the Entire Family of Staff Sgt. Parker
Just a quick note to let you know that you are still in our thoughts and prayers!
If there is anything we can do, please let us know!
May God Bless You and give you strength in the days to come!
Thanks Staff Sgt. Parker!!! You are a true HERO!!!
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ALL GAVE SOME, YOU GAVE ALL!
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With Love and Prayers~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 23, 2006
It has been 8 long months since our wonderful husbands went to be with Jesus! And most of the days I look back and wonder how I made it thru most of those days! And I know if I did not have Jesus that I would not be here today! It's because of his Grace I can stand here proud of what our husbands did and know that one day soon we will get to see them again! Even though we know we are going to see them again, it doesn't make it any easier! There are days when I get down, and I will go to McKaLyne and hug her. It feels as if I am hugging Daron! He left me a wonderful part of him! I will always cherish her!
I always thought of it as Daron is missing out on McKaLyne's life. NO, I am wrong. He only missed out on her life from the March 25,the day he left for Iraq, till May 23,the day God called him home! Because from May 23rd on, he has not and will not miss one second of her life! He is seeing everything she does, even when she sleeps at night! Not only is Daron seeing her, but our husbands are watching over us too!
We see people that have an Angel that says "I'm your guardian Angel" in there cars. We can proudly say we personally know our Guardian Angels! What an Honor! They are in Heaven, a place we spend our whole life trying to do what's right so that one day we can go! On May 23, 2005, they heard the final words, "Welcome thou good and faithful servant, Enter In". They don't have to suffer anymore. They have no problems! You could actually say they have to best of both worlds... They are in Heaven but they can watch over us!
I know it's not easy at night to go to bed alone. I know it's hard when our children do something new or wonderful, we just want to pick up the phone and let them know. Because I have caught myself attempting to do that even after it's been several months. Everything we go thru is for a reason. We may never know, but God does. And he has it all worked out! Even before we were born he knew! Always know they are watching down on us! And we will see them again soon!!!!
Always know you ladies are in my prayers! And if there is anything you need, please contact me!
I Love you and I am praying for you!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 7, 2006
It seems just like yesterday that i got the dreadful knock on the door... But it has almost been 8 months.. The hardest 8 months of our lives... But with God we are going to make it!!! I think of it as God needed a few more angels... and he picked the best he could find... I know that it doesn't make it any easier... But to think that one day soon we will get to see them again... makes it all the better!
Our husbands, will never be forgotten!!! I have a 17 month old dughter, McKaLyne, and she knows her Da Da is a HERO!!! And when she gets older she will about all of her Da Da's buddies... And know that they are True HERO's!!!
If you happen to have any pics of my husband or the platoon they were with, if you don't mind I would like to have them. Also, the 155 made a banner that is hung at Camp Shelby were the guys are unloading that are coming home from Iraq. And it has our husbands name on it. I have a picture of it. If you would like a copy, just let me know.
You are in our thoughts and prayers!!
God Bless You
We Love You!
Wife & Daughter of the
Late Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
daniel pollan
September 21, 2005
my friend jay told me about your loss. he was a friend of parkers and told me about him. i just wanted to say i was sorry for your loss. god bless
Gene Dufrene
September 1, 2005
May 23, 2005 will be a day that I will live with for the rest of my life. This day I lost four brothers here in Iraq. All of us in Co C 1-155th Infantry will always rember you and your famlies forever. You will always be my driving force for what you have taught me. Stand Fast
Connie Robin Gibson
June 3, 2005
Sabe and I were born on the same day, in the same hospital and in fact our mothers shared the same hospital room. We attended all years of school together in Andrews. He was a fun person to be around.
Andrews may be a small town and people lose touch over time, but Sabe will always be remembered. I will keep your family in my prays.
S Burns
June 2, 2005
To Staff Sgt. Parker and his family, My prayers reach out to you. I did not know this brave soldier but was a friend to a fellow soldier, Sgt. Daron Lunsford, who was killed alongside him that day in Haswa. Bless you!
Lori & Paul Granberg
May 30, 2005
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for the tremendous sacrifice you have made for our country and the cause of freedom. This Memorial Day, we join with you in celebrating the life of Staff Sgt. Parker, and join in the prayers of many who ask God to grant you His grace and peace as you grieve your great loss. Our brave men and women in uniform may not consider themselves heroes, but they are. They are the best of the best, and their courage gives us hope that America can once again be as noble and great as her past. May we be inspired by their bravery and willingness to serve in such a way as to make a real difference in the world around us. May we always remember… and never forget. God bless you!
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived." -- George Patton
Josh Skaggs
May 30, 2005
SSG. Parker "Sabot" as we called him, was a great man and soldier. I had the honor of serving with him and being his partner during our activation for Homeland Security. SSG Parker was a great man and will be deeply missed, "Stand Fast Mississippi Rifles" SGT. Josh R. Skaggs
Susan Johnson
May 30, 2005
Thank you brave soldier for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am deeply grateful and profoundly humbled by your courageous service to our great country. May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort.
Trifon & Marilyn Andrico
May 30, 2005
We, like hundreds of thousands of Americans, cannot or will not join the Armed Forces in order to defend our nation from tyranny. Your loved one could and did. We will always thank God for people like him. And we thank you and grieve your loss and our country's.
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