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Tommy L. Parker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.

Tommy L. Parker was so eager to join the military that he signed up for the Reserves at 17, and went on active duty after high school graduation. "T.J. was just the sort of person who would help anybody, anyone," his father, Tommy Parker, said. "I think that T.J. just really wanted to do something for his country." Parker, 21, of Heber Springs, Ark., died June 21 an ambush in Ramadi, Iraq. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton. T.J. Parker probably decided to become a sniper because he loved hunting, his father said. He had accompanied his father on deer and rabbit hunting trips since he was 3 years old, Tommy Parker said. He spoke with his family often while overseas, and his wife, Carla, talked with him a few days before he died. "He talked like everything was going OK, it was just another day in Iraq," Tommy Parker said. Other survivors include his mother Renatta, and 2-year-old daughter, Lara.

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June 21, 2011

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

June 21, 2010

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April 14, 2010

Joshua Chambers posted to the memorial.

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Peggy Childers

June 21, 2011

To the family and friends of Cpl. Tommy L. Parker:
Please accept my remembrance of Tommy on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

June 21, 2010

To the family and friends of Cpl. Tommy L. Parker:
Remembering Tommy 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

Joshua Chambers

April 14, 2010

I had the great honor of serving beside Tommy in Iraq with 2/4. I met him in Kuwait and liked him right away. He taught me a lot in the short time I knew him and still have great respect for him. It has been a difficult thing for me to discuss the day he passed because he was the closest Marine to me in 2/4 who had. It is something I still deal with to this day and I just wanted to somehow express my condolences to his family. I know you don't know me and our paths may never cross but please know that Tommy will forever be in my heart and I will NEVER forget him. I know it has almost been 6 years but I am so sorry for your loss and I wish I could've said this in person.

Semper Fi,
Sgt Joshua Chambers
2/4 Golf Co. and H&S Co.

November 6, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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Peggy Childers

June 22, 2009

To the family of Cpl. Tommy L. Parker:
Tommy 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

In Memory of Tommy ~ (Debra Estep)

June 21, 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 Tommy, 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 –
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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August 9, 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

July 27, 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.

PROUD TO BE AN ARMY MOM

Garnet Jenkins

May 4, 2007

Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Cpl. Tommy L. Parker, the price this Brave Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May Tommy rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American Hero that will Never Be Forgotten. May the Grace and Comfort of the Lord continue to be with the Parker family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam many years ago.

May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Tommy, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dewayne Standridge

February 24, 2007

TJ, Thank you for your sacrifice, You will never be forgotten. God Bless You & May you rest in peace!

Betty Adams

February 18, 2006

I am very sorry for the loss of Cpl. Parker. My heart goes out to you. I really appreciate him giving his life for our freedom. May God Bless You.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

January 24, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Parker family in the loss of Tommy. I did not know Tommy, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a young man. 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. It has been a little over a year and a half, but Tommy you won't be forgotten you are a hero.

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~

Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford

January 10, 2006

Psalm 23

1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!

My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!

If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!

Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005

VERONICA CONTRERAS

March 17, 2005

TO THE PARKER FAMILY,

THERE ARE REALLY NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE OUR FEELINGS.FOR OUR FAMILY ALSO GRIEVES.WE TO HAVE A GREAT LOSS IN OUR FAMILY.MY BROTHER IN LAW,PEDRO CONTRERAS ALSO DIED SIDE BY SIDE WITH TOMMY.YOU SEE WE ALSO MOURNE FOR OUR HERO.TOMMY WAS A MAN WHO DIED WITH HONOR AND PRIDE DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY,AND ITS PEOPLE.FOR THAT HE HAS DIED A HERO. MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND GIVE THEM THE STRENGTH TO GO ON.ONLY TIME WILL HELP CLOSE THE WOUNDS WE CARRY,BUT NOT THE MEMORIES AND THE LOVE WE HAVE INSIDE. THOSE WILL BE WITH US FOREVER,AND AS LONG AS WE REMEMBER THEY WILL LIVE FOREVER AND FOR EVER LIVE ON.

WITH GREAT SADDNESS,

DAVID AND VERONICA

CONTRERAS

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