Pfc. James D. Parker
Pfc. James D. Parker
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Michael Ghabour
May 30, 2016
Pfc Parker. You are never forgotten brother, I was assigned today to honor you and your sacrifice to our country at Memorial day event in Arlington national cemetery... It's honor to hold your name.
Sgt Ghabour
Robert Frye
April 19, 2014
Last night I spent another night laying awake thinking about Parker and the time we spent together in Iraq. He will never be forgotten.
Keeli Antee
August 17, 2013
To the Friends and Family of PFC. James D. Parker:
I don't know you nor did I know James. I had signed up to run/walk a 5 K for fallen soldiers. During registration they asked if we knew a fallen solider, if not one would be assigned to us. I was assigned to PFC Parker today. I would like to say it was my honor to be able run for him today! I would like to thank him for allowing me to have the freedom I have! May God be with each of you that was a part of this young mans life.
Peggy Childers
January 22, 2013
To the family and friends of Pfc. James D. Parker:
It has truly been my honor to sign James' 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 James will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
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Peggy Childers
January 24, 2012
January 21, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. James D. Parker:
Always remembering James. "Some gave all."
anonymous anonymous
May 30, 2011
Memorial Day, May 30, 2011
To David, his family and all those unnamed,
On this day we honor and remember our fallen and honor and pray for our living that they may be protected in their service. While we may or may not support the policies that lead us into conflicts, it is our solemn duty to support and honor you who answer the call to service of this great nation and its people. We are called to continue to press for this government to give you ITS all. It is further our duty to work for Peace that we my spare others of the loss of their children, fathers and mothers.
Feeling strange to pen this to one I never knew, perhaps it is most fitting to honor all those who remain unnamed to me and to express my gratitude to you and your families for the ultimate sacrifices of this country’s finest Treasure.
David, you were born 3 days before my own son, and died on my birthday. You had a whole life ahead of you, yet you laid it down for your beliefs and for all of us. We rest in certainty that you have a place in the Honor Court prepared for you.
It is fitting that you be honored this day for you were some mother’s son and some father’s friend. I weep for you all, Dear Soldiers and Families. God bless you all.
In Eternal Gratitude,
Anonymous
Peggy Childers
January 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. James D. Parker:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
October 12, 2010
I miss you David, your birthdays are never easy, hard to believe you would have been 27. Always in my thoughts.
Lynn
February 27, 2010
My husband served with you in Iraq. He always has such fond memories of the times that you guys shared together, including always talking about how funny you were and how you made being so far away from his family so much easier. God bless you and thank you for giving your life for our country. You are the reason my daughters and I can sleep safely at night.
Donna Gillette
January 24, 2010
To the Family of Pfc James Parker:
I wanted to send you a note to let you know that tho it has been 6 years, James is still in the prayers of others and is very grateful for his sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
January 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. James D. Parker:
Remembering James 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
Kenna
November 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 the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 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!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
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
In Memory of James ~ (Debra Estep)
February 6, 2009
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 James, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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 –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
January 21, 2009
To the family of Pfc. James D. Parker:
James 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
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
January 21, 2009
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the Parker family.Knowing now few of the many things they have always know are but one of the many reasons that our HEROES shall NEVER be forgotten.
MaShon Toney-Adeola
August 29, 2008
Mr. Parker, how i miss you! I think about you everyday. Memories of your jokes and pranks keeps me smiling. I have confort knowing you are in Heaven watching over me. I miss you and can't wait to see you in the gates. You were always there to get me through rough days. Thank you for your friendship.
Love your medic,
Toney
R Collis
July 24, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Pfc Parker. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Pfc Parker knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Pfc Parker!
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Parker!
August 14, 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 26, 2007
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
July 8, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Parker and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
SGT. Bobby Valentine
June 24, 2007
Though i never knew you James that day in January will forever be with me. Rest in Peace
Gary Allain
June 14, 2007
Pfc. James D. Parker
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Garnet Jenkins
January 21, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, on the 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Pfc. James D. Parker, rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Parker family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of James, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country remembers his sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Olivia Close
November 2, 2006
James~ Rest in eternal peace with our Lord. Heartfelt sympathy to your family.
Joey clark
October 23, 2006
What can be said about a guy like Parker. He was always laughing and trying to make other people laugh. He was a good friend and will always be missed. Tell next time bro...
JOSEPH LOMBARDI
April 28, 2006
Dave is one of the greatest men I have ever met. I had the honor of fighting with him in iraq. Dave also became not only a great friend but more of a brother I never had! I miss you bro. Till we meet again, you are always in my thoughts.
To his family keep your heads up. I miss you also. Always remember Dave is a hero!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 14, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Parker family in the loss of James. I did not know James, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man 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. James it is a little over two years since you were taken, but 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~
Nick Gonzalez
November 3, 2005
Dave was and is my brother. I partied with him and fought in war with him. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of him. He is missed very much but I know he is up in heaven making everyone laugh. Miss you and love you!
SFC(R) Daniel Brown
November 2, 2005
I was PFC Parker's Drill Sergeant, it was a shock to me when I heard of his death. He was a good soldier, proud to be serving his country. He will be missed by his family, friends, and comrades. "Essayons"
Brian Webster
October 22, 2005
I served in Iraq, with Parker. We were both in first platoon Bco 588th eng bn. Parker was a soldier who left an inpact on any one who he came in contact with. He will be remberd and missed.
Richard Munns
October 22, 2005
To a good friend. I'll miss you buddy.
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