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for Brandon Parr
Peggy Childers
March 6, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Brandon A. Parr:
It has truly been my honor to sign Brandon's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Brandon will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Heather Scott
April 4, 2012
Brandon, It has been over 5 years now and we unfortunatly never got the opportunity to meet. I am now your wifes not only bestfriend but now a sister and aunt to your beautiful fun loving Nicky for the past 4 years. I love your wife and son sooo much.Nicky looks soo much like you. I am one of many down here helping them with your loss. Your wife is such an amazing friend/ sister to me also and words can not express how much I love her and Nicky...she has been there for me and my son also.I know you are soo proud of them. I always tell Shannah how much I would of been one of your favorite friends and she laughs saying you are right. I feel like I know you after everything I have been through with your wife and son and can honestly say I miss you too. Don't worry I will continue to always be there for your most important people including your awesome and amazing mom who continues to amaze me with all the marathons she is running.
Peggy Childers
March 11, 2012
March 3, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Brandon A. Parr:
Always remembering Brandon. "Some gave all."
L Neal
March 13, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Brandon A. Parr:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains 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 bless and keep you always.
Peggy Childers
March 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Brandon A. Parr:
Please accept my remembrance of Brandon on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
March 3, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Brandon A. Parr:
Remembering Brandon 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
The Freedom Memorial Garden
Derek Weber
October 25, 2009
My name is Derek Weber, I created an Eagle Project in my area for Fallen Heros of Operation : Iraqi Freedom and Operation : Enduring Freedom of The Lehigh Valley, PA. Included in this "Freedom Memorial Garden" is Ashly Moyer, Michael Peek, and your Son along with 13 others. I thought you might like to see how the project turned out so I attached a Picture of the garden. If you would like to see a few more pictures feel free to contact me.
SFC(P) John Miller
March 3, 2009
I will keep Brandon and his family in my thoughts and prayers forever. Rest in peace, Brother.
Peggy Childers
March 3, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Brandon A. Parr:
Brandon 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
Kenna Larra
February 4, 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 1,400 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,
Kenna
June 20, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Parr!
Shannah Parr
March 30, 2008
I am Brandons wife Shannah, I Know it has taken me awhile to say thank you to all that have written in. The kind words offered for my husband will always be held close to my heart. I know that when our son grows up to be a man he can look back on all of this and cherish it and let him truly understand what a hero his father is. I remind him everyday, we miss him every day. Thank you again it truly means alot to our family.
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
March 2, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the PARR family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation....THANK..YOU...Respectfully ..HO..YAAH.....Sgt.M.C. Peek**Sgt.A.L.Moyer**All Hard Chargers..If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are k.i.a. I will FOREVER reamber you**As we COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST..We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers,as we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are...FOREVER..BROTHERS.................SEMPER..FI.......B.V.C.
Kristopher King
February 6, 2008
Ill miss u 4ever joining the army after u passed has been worth it and everythung i do is 4 u ill miss love u 4ever love ur cousin in law Kris
sheri sweeney
January 24, 2008
Thank you Brandon,We are praying for your family.
Brandon and Me OIF II
Kyle Pelletier
January 1, 2008
Brandon you were my battle buddy, my best friend,and my brother I miss you man. The time in spent Iraq was never the same after you were gone. I wish we could have gone to all those places in Europe we planned to do when we got back. I want you to know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
I wish the best for your wife Shannah, your son Nick, and your entire family.
August 16, 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)
August 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Parr and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 8, 2007
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss, and our prayers that God grant you comfort and peace. Your loved one will live on in the prayers of thanks that we give for those who serve with such bravery and sacrifice. We also pray that you feel the love and support that will be sent your way in prayer by many military families and loved ones. God Bless.
Ronn Massie
June 29, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Brandon.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Brandon for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
ROBYN Garside
May 14, 2007
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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Mary Ghaney
May 11, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Glen
May 5, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Sandy Bonesteel
April 14, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 10, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Parr family in the loss of Brandon. I did not know Brandon, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Brandon you are my 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~
Craig & Conna Larsen
March 29, 2007
As I make my small entry into the guest book I realize how insignificant it is compared to Brandon’s brave and courageous service and finally giving the greatest sacrifice possible for this country. Teota our deepest sorrow, sympathy, and prayers are with you and your family. Your Patriot Guard Family is here to serve and assist you at any time, any place, and forever.
Mick Glackin
March 29, 2007
It was my honor to stand gaurd at Sgt B.A.Parr's ceremony.I have three of my own children serving.And I feel an obligation to all that serve (they are all my children)to do what ever I can for them.Brandon though you are sadly one of many heros on a long and getting longer list,may you all stand and be proud of yourselfs in the heavens.May GOD bless you all.
Pastor Mick Glackin
Patriot Gaurd Riders
Trudy Lowe
March 28, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.
Kaylene Mahalko
March 22, 2007
Shannah, you and Nick are in my thoughts and payers during this sad time. May Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with you. I love you.
BRENDA POWELL
March 22, 2007
TEOTA YOU'R SON WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN HE IS A HERO.
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY.
GOD BLESS YOU,
BRENDA MAXINE POWELL'S DAUGHTER
valarie cervantes
March 20, 2007
I met Shannah Parr in Germany while Brandon was Deployed to Iraq. When I met Brandon I instanly felt comfort, he reminded me so much of my brother Allan. I used to watch Brandon play with Nicky and hearing Nicky laugh the way he did was like saying "I have the best dad ever". I would see Shannah and Brandon together and the connection they had with eachother and it was truly amazing. I have never met such a wonderful family and I only pray that beyond the pain and disbelief, you will find peace in knowing Brandon touched people's hearts, not only because he was a good soldier, but because he was a good man.
Lance, Desiree, & Gage Lambert
March 19, 2007
It's with deep sorrow and sympathy that we sign this guest book for a truely brave and courageous man, Brandon Parr. He did for this country what many of us could never do, serve loyally and faithfully to the end. For that he'll always be a Hero. May God be with you during this time of grief and pain. Know Shannah, Nicholas, Cody, & Teota that we love you and that we're here for you.
Brandon Allen Parr, gone but never to be forgotten.
Love,
Carol Cline
March 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
MM
March 19, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful young man, my deepest wishes for your familly and especially for that special son. I am so THANKFUL for men and women who are brave and dependable, who leave their families and lay down their lives for this country. I want you to know I support our troops and am very greatful for all they do and for all their families. God speed.
A.K. Hall
March 18, 2007
He was my brother, Like all the rest of the mavericks. I remember Parr as being a proud friendly soldier who always said Hi. During his first rotation I had the distinguished honor of serving with him, having a conversation with him made my day better. He will be Missed but not Forgotten.
Scott and Debbie Walker
March 17, 2007
Teota, Cody,Shanna, and sweet little Nicholas,
Accept our most heartfelt sympathy.
Our thoughts have been with you since we heard. Brandon and his family made the ultimate sacrifice. Make sure Nicholas grows up knowing his daddy is a hero.
The Gordon Family
March 17, 2007
Greater love hath no man than this...that he lay down his life for his friends.
May our Creator send His Comforting Spirit to be with the family and friends of Brandon Allen Parr, to brace them up in their time of mourning.
And may we never forget the sacrifices made by this hero, and his brothers and sisters of our armed forces.
Josh Johnsen
March 17, 2007
Thank you so much for fighting to protect our freedom. You are a true Hero!!!
LaDean & Don Nichols
March 17, 2007
Thank you Brandon,for all you have done and gave you are our HERO
Deborah Spoone
March 17, 2007
To the family of Brandon Parr: I would like to say a great big Thank You for giving him to the country. It is with much gratefullness and a sad heart for what he has done for me. I pray that God will surround you with his love and comforting arms. Just know that a grateful country is praying for you and saying a great big Thank you.
Melissa Gregory
March 16, 2007
You will never be forgotten! I did not know this HERO personally but two of my family members served with Sgt. Parr and we would like for your family to know you all are held close in our thoughts and prayers.
Sgt Parr is a HERO to this country and he is what makes me proud to be an AMERICAN.
Thank you so much Sgt Parr and now you are at peace. Until we all meet in Heaven God Bless.
I know you will be missed by who you have left behind. My nephew Jeremy serviced with Sgt Parr and my cousin Jake was on this mission. They will truely miss all the lives that were lost that day.
May God be with your family at this time and Thank you for giving so unselfishly for us.
Lloyd - Party of Six
March 16, 2007
Thank you, Brandon, for proudly serving our country and fighting for our freedoms. You are a true man among men !!!
George & Riley
March 16, 2007
Teota, Cody, Shannah & Nicholas,
We are so saddened by your loss of your son, husband & father. We hope we all can find the bravery & courage that Brandon had. Peace, content, closure & love. Our hearts go out to you.
Love George & Riley
Gary & Kris King
March 16, 2007
Shannah our hearts and prayers are with with and Nicholas.
Maxine Powelll
March 16, 2007
TEOTA MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU AND THE FAMILY.
MAXINE POWELL
March 15, 2007
My family also lost a brave sole on this same mission. No words can make us understand what happened but our faith in God can. Your family and friends are close in my prayers. Sgt. Brandon Parr is now an angel watching over the others to keep them strong. He will always be a HERO to his country and my family. Thank you and God Bless - He will never be forgotten
Rich Woodring
March 14, 2007
To the family and friends of SGT Parr. I wish to send my condolences on the loss of such an outstanding Soldier.
I had the privilege to serve with Brandon as his First Sergeant during OIF II. Brandon was such an outstanding Soldier and you could always count on him. I will remember most his good natured attitude and the love for his family, friends and fellow Soldiers.
Brandon, I thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest easy and continue to watch over the rest of the Mavericks.
Ella Yothers
March 14, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Sgt Parr's family and friends. I met the soldiers of the 630th when they returned from their first mission in Iraq and they are the best group of people I have met. May your wonderful memories of him help your wounds heal.
Darrell McGowan
March 13, 2007
I send my condolences to family and friends of SGT Brandon Parr. I had the Honor of serving with him in Iraq during OIF II. SGT Parr will be rememered by all in the 630th and the Mad Dog family as a dedicated soldier, husband, and father who made the ultimate sacrifice. SGT Parr was a truly great man and I am deeply sadened by his loss.
Fred
March 13, 2007
It is with deep sadness that I am forced to honor the memory of another fallen Warrior. I ask the family and friends of Sgt. Brandon Parr to accept the offer of my most sincere and heart felt condolences. I hope that you know that your loss is shared by a grateful American. Most of whom you have not met and in all probability will never meet. Our nation sincerely appreciates the sacrifices of your patriot.
Freedom is not free; it is paid for by our heroes!
I know the pain parents feel when they loose a child. I lost a son 19 years ago. It is a pain that defies description. It is a pain that never goes away. It is a pain that will never end. It is a pain that is all consuming. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless and keep you today, tomorrow and forever!
Rest in Peace Brave Warrior; you did your duty with great honor and distinction.
Semper Fidelis
Brandon Parr and Mike Peek together, June 2004, Camp Cuervo, Iraq
Will McKannay
March 12, 2007
I cannot express in words my deep sorrow at the untimely death of your son, Specialist Brandon Parr. All of the members of the 630th Military Police Company, past and present, share your grief and we offer both our sympathy and support.
It was truly my pleasure to serve as Brandon’s commander during his first tour in Iraq. His terrific attitude, sense of duty, and care for his fellow soldiers were always a relief for me in this unstable and arduous time of war.
Brandon devoted himself to his fellow platoon and company members, and he dedicated himself daily to performing his difficult duties with great honor. During this most recent tour he performed his duties under extraordinarily difficult circumstances with the same level of determination he exhibited from the day he first arrived in Iraq, nearly three years ago. While doing so, he paid the last full measure of devotion for his fellow soldiers and nation. For that, I am humbled and honored to have served with him.
At this difficult time we honor his life and service, grieve the loss of our friend and compatriot, and pray for all of you. May God grant your family peace as the Lord receives Brandon into His loving arms.
SFC John M. Miller
March 12, 2007
To the family and freinds of SGT Brandon Parr, I extend my deepest condolences. I was SGT Parr's Squad Leader for the first few months of OIF II in 04'. It was a pleasure getting to know him. His constant smile lit up any area he went into, often bringing up the spirits of his fellow Soldiers. SGT Parr, may God Bless You and your family.
John Berry
March 12, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. I had the pleasure of serving with him during our first rotation in Iraq. I was his Platoon Sergeant during that time. He was always there when I needed him. We had very difficult missions that we had to do, and he was always there. He was a Soldier of Soldiers. Its very hard to deal with, because I was not there for him. I feel as if I lost my kid or brother.
Bruce "oldgoldstar" Clements
March 10, 2007
Sgt. Brandon Parr, Fallen Hero, you will not be forgotten for your service, courage, and sacrifice in the fight for freedom. May God bless and comfort your family and give them peace until you can be together again. Many are standing at the ready to honor you as we say our farewell, and you are laid to rest.
B C
March 9, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt. Parr. May God surround you with love and strength. Sgt. Parr will always be remembered wtih pride and gratitude.
Garnet Jenkins
March 8, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Sgt. Brandon A. Parr,
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Brandon rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Parr family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18
May you find Peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Not Forget Brandon's Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary Allain
March 6, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
SHIRLEY DONEY
March 6, 2007
GOD BLESS YOU TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOLD CLOSE TO YOUR HEART ALL THE MEMORIES MAY THEY BRING YOU COMFORT
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