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Wade Parker

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WADE PARKER: ANOTHER SECOND GENERATION FIREFIGHTER

At 22, Wade Parker had just joined the Hotshots team. His father works for the nearby Chino Valley Fire Department, said retired Prescott Fire Department Capt. Jeff Knotek, who had known Wade since he was "just a little guy."

The younger Parker had been very excited about being part of the Hotshot crew, Knotek said.

"He was another guy who wanted to be a second generation firefighter," Knotek said. "Big, athletic kid who loved it, aggressive, assertive and in great shape."

"It's just a shame to see this happen," Knotek said.

Associated Press reporters Raquel Maria Dillon in Seal Beach, Calif., Sue Manning in Los Angeles; and Felicia Fonseca and Hannah Dreier in Prescott contributed to this story.

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Thank you so much Wade for be the brave soul you are.

We just read the entries from this website. My sister somehow found it and gave me the link. Thank you all so very much. We appreciate everyone of you. To the men whom we met who carried our son, thank you for your sacrifice and for caring about all of us. It means so much to us. We look forward to the day we see our son and his crew in heaven. Thank you to our Lord Jesus Christ for bringing us strength and peace throughout this time.

We love and miss you Wade every second...

Dear Love ones of Wade,

The life of Wade encouraged me so much to love and to live even stronger for the Lord. I even have a photo of his poem printed out and hanged on my wall!

To the Parker Family,

A team of firefighters from 5 different states were assigned to Casket Team 2 to assist with the funerals for the Granite Mountain HotShots. It was the highest Honor to be there at the Chino Valley church to assist your family in remembering your son, Wade. Of all the funerals we assisted with, Wade hit us the hardest. From the time we escorted Wade to the funeral home, he affected our lives forever. We not only had the Honor of escorting Wade to the...

Dear loved ones of Wade,
It has been nearly six months since this horrific tragedy. My prayer is for you to continue to endure in spite of the emotional pain that greets you each day. May you be comforted in knowing that our heavenly father knows how you feel and listens intently if you call on him and come and pray to him, he listens and will calm your heart. – Jeremiah 29:12

Dear Parker family and friends,
I have two firefighter sons and was deeply saddened by tragedies from the Yarnell Fire. I live in Long Beach, but traveled to Prescott for the Memorial Service there, and then also locally for Kevin Woyjeck. I have read and re-read the biographies of the fallen Granite Mountain Hotshots and stayed in touch through the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and other sites that have been created in honor of your son and the others.
I must admit that your...

Love you wade Parker
You are my hero
Love
Cindy Davis San Diego calif

I know ure in a better place Wade. U will be missed. Let ure family know you're alright, its been really hard for them.. U know ure with good company. R.I.P