James Parker Obituary
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Lawren Miller
August 26, 2005
Dear Bear:
Whud up homie?.. Today is Aug.26, and u are on my mind..(nothing new). I decided to browse the internet and think of the past, but the future yet to come. Its been 2 years , 5 mos... and 2 days less.. I miss you BEAR... Years have passed and i still think about the days. Dont ever have a doubt in your mind that ima forget about u.. cause im NOT.. i got u tatted on me and all these memories stored in my heart..u will never b forgotten!
How is it up there, hopefully u aint crackin on people. LOL. Things down here done gone pretty swell i think, i moved out MD its a better place.... like a new life..u feel me?
I was reading the guest book, and tears came to my eyes.. i dont know why it seems brand new to me because i have all the newspapers, and this guest book thingy printed out and stashed away.. Momma said that i have to let the past go or i will just break... But today.. i decided to write u a letter and send it to Heaven.
Well i aint gonna talk your head off or nuffin.. but holla at cha gurl.. Im still doin "ME".. thats what I do best...
Well... till the next time we speak.. I'll b constantly thinkin bout cha, and i'll b w8n for ur response to this note!... Luv u dawg...
Stay watchin ova the family and your nieces.. and do what u do best..Be you GRIZZ!
Dag, i dont want to stop writing.. but i guess i have to..
Keep doin u.. and ima stay strong.. A tear just fell.. but i feel u here.. so ima stop cryin.. Love u homie!......ttyl
KANDICE BARBOUR
May 1, 2003
I WILL LIFT UP MINE EYES UNTO THE HILLS FROM WHICH COMETH MY HELP MY HELP COMETH FROM THE LORD WHICH MADE
HEAVEN AND EARTH HE WILL NOT SUFFER THY FOOT TO BE MOVED:HE THAT KEEPETH THEE WILL NOT SLUMBER NOR SLEEP. THE LORD IS THY KEEPER:THE LORD IS THY SHADE UPON THY RIGHT HAND. THE SUN SHALL NOT SMITE THEE BY DAY;NOR THE MOON BY NIGHT THE LORD SHALL PRESERVE THY FROM ALL EVIL:HE SHALL PRESERVE THY SOUL. THE PRESERVE THY GOING OUT AND THY COMING IN FROM THIS TIME FORTH AND EVEN FOR EVERMORE. PSALMS 121 1-8.
BEAR, DANG I MISS YOU LUV. WHO KNEW YOU WOULD GO SO SOON. YOU ARE MISSED MUCH AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THERE WERE NONE LIKE YOU. YOUR SMILE, FACE, PERSONALITY AND GRACE TOUCHED MANY. YOU HAD A HEART BIG ENOUGH FOR ALL OF DALE CITY. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. 3HUGS 2KISSES 1LUV.
Ashlie Greene
May 1, 2003
Hey Bear whats up gangsta. I just gotta holla at ya real quick. Ya know i thought about you last night. I miss you so much. but ya know what im not gonna worry cause im gonna be there to see that big football game in heaven. Well i know that Derrik Robinson is up there with you and yall both now is lookin down on us makin sure we makin it. I LOVE YOU BOTH. Take care of me BEAR.
much love #20
chardae barbour
May 1, 2003
HEY BEAR.
FIRST I WANT TO SAY HAPPY BELATED B-DAY. AND I MISS U SOOOO MUCH. ITS STILL HARD FOR ME TO BELIEVE THAT UR GONE BUT ILL ALWAYS KNOW THAT EVEN THOUGH UR NOT HERE IN THE FLESH UR STILL HERE IN THE SPRIT. I REMEMBER SOO MANY MEMEORIES WE SHARED. LIKE THE FIRST DAY I ASKED U UR REAL NAME AND U TOLD ME GRIZZLY. :) AND THAT TIME ME AND MY SISTA AND COUSINS DIDNT HAVE A RIDE HOME. U PUT EVERYBODY OUT THE CAR TO TAKE US. JUS THE LIL THINGS THAT U DID TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL SPECIAL. IM NOT GONNA SAY GOOD BYE CAUSE THATS FOREVER, IM GONNA SAY THAT ILL SEE U SOON. WE MADE A REMIX TO GANGSTA LEAN AND ONEDAY U WILL BE ABLE TO HEAR IT. BEAR IM END THIS AND SAVE THE REST FOR NEXT TIME, CAUSE IM NOT TRYIN TO WRITE U A BOOK. BUT HEY SEE U UP THERE I LOVE AND MISS U ALWAYZ #20
LUV ALWAYS CHARDAE
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LAWREN MILLER
May 1, 2003
BEAR
If words weren't the last things to leave...i would tell you how i feel
I've now realized that minutes, hours, even split sec. aint nothin but real.
Bear you were someone that everyone around here wished that they could be
The nite everything passed so quick...i still ask GOD "why wasn't it me?
I miss your big muscles...ecspecially your smile
Knowing you are gone is going to take me a while
A while to cope with the grief and sadness
Since that nite er' thing in QD and Mapledale aint been nothing but madness.
Everynite i pray..but BEAR do you hear me?
Before you were here for me physically..now can you be here mentally?
Ima miss you regardless of whut people say...
Before i go to sleep...you family is who i include when i pray.
No hate, no killings will bring you back
We can only feel you through the bible that lays in our lap
I promise you BEAR..i promise i won't cry...
I'm concluding this with my love..NO GOODBYES...
For you aren't gone...you stand tall by EVERYONES side...
love always...byrd
p.s.
i miss you alot and its hard to wake and know that i am not going to see you again...well nah i am going to see you...just save me a spot... much love to your family and larissa
Teanda Anderson
April 18, 2003
Bear~
Man, i don't even know what to say. It's just so hard, it's like everytime i think about you i want to cry. But i know thats not what you or God wants me to do. I know my entry is kind of late but ~HAPPY- 18TH BIRTHDAY. I hope you enjoyed your party that you and GOD and the rest of the ANGELS had up above.Bear there was so many people wearing your shirts on your birthday man it was crazy.(I know you had that ear to ear smile when you seen it.)(LOL) :) I just want to remind you that you will NEVER be Missed. I LOVE AND MISS YOU BEAR.
~much love~
Teanda
Iesha Hunter
April 17, 2003
*Bear*
I know your birthday was yesterday and im so sorry that i didnt tell you yesterday but you know and God knows that I was thinking about you, and of course you know as well as i know that if you were here today you would've showed all these BOYS what a real MAN is supposed to act like! HAPPY 18TH B-DAY! Hope you had fun on your birthday with our master above becuz everyone knows that you and God are the life of the party!!
I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH!
Iesha Hunter
Sam Roberts
April 16, 2003
Happy Birthday Babieboi. I kno it was yesterday dawg but my uncle died yesterday and I wasn't home to send u a b-day wish..so I'm doin it now. I'm gonna celebrate 4 u today dawg..u kno I ain't da one to go to parties and stuff but I will make sure ur birthday will not b forgotten. This is da day God blessed the world with you, an angel on Earth. Oh and James Tell my uncle (his name is Bishop Roberts) I love him.I love u too boi. I'll holl@ yall lata. 1
ANNA ORTIZ
April 15, 2003
HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY BEAR! I KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN HEAVEN HAVING FUN ON YOUR BIRTHDAY. I WISH THAT YOU WERE STILL HERE SO THAT WE COULD ALL CELEBRATE TOGETHER BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ARE CELEBRATING WITH GOD. I HOPE THAT YOU NEVER FORGET HOW MUCH I AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TRULY LOVE YOU. BYE GRIZZ ENJOY YOUR DAY. IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU TODAY.
LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER
ANNA
(anna-mae between me and you)
SO LONG BABY BOY
LaToya Webster
April 15, 2003
YO BEAR! JUST WANTED TO WISH U A HAPPY BIRTHDAY UP IN HEAVEN. I'M SURE GOD IS GIVING YOU THE BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER. HOPE U ENJOY YOUR BIRTHDAY UP IN HEAVEN AND I'LL HOLLA WHEN I SEE YA!
ONE LOVE.
CAESARE BAKER
April 15, 2003
YO JUS WANTED TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAR. I KNOW GOD HAS PLANNED A PERFECT BIRTHDAY FOR YOU UP THERE. SO SAVE ALL OF US A PIECE OF THAT CAKE. IGHT MAN WE'LL HOLLA.
Kharya Brown
April 14, 2003
Yo, when i heard of what happened to james aka "bear" it shocked me tremendously. I didnt even kno the guy, yet still the pain of his loss was felt in my heart. And i dont usually cry over people i don't kno, but it was somethin' about this trajety that shook me. It made me realize that life is way too precious then to be for you just to be sittin around lettin drama get the best of u. And as he did, you should live life up to the fullest. My prayers and condolences do go out to tha family of james and to the many friends he had.
-much love
Sharmila Pierce
April 10, 2003
To My Family love and miss Bear and will never forget the child hood that we had and the special month that we shared and the todays that was special to him and me our birthdays and we loved when is birthday came
Raymond DeLaCruz
April 9, 2003
R.I.P BEAR #20 (HURRICANES)
IN HEAVEN, LIVIN IN DA STARS
I KNOW (IAM GOING TO MISS U ALOT),BUT I'LL SEE U WHEN I GET THERE!!!
Toni Pearson
April 8, 2003
Bear I can't believe you left so soon. I guess the only thing to say is that God had a plan that we can't be mad at. You will be greatly missed. I'll see you when I get there. ~Love Always...Toni~
April 8, 2003
Dang Bear, Itz still so hard to believe you're gone, and at first I didn't believe it. But seeing, and hearing how much you have touched our lives, and have made most of us feel great, just by giving us that thousand~watt smile, has made me understand just why GOD put you on this Earth, and wanted you kept close to him as his angel in the end. I hope you know none of us will ever forget you. I will keep in mind how you showed us we should always smile even on rainy days b/c without rain, you can't look forward to the sunny days. I will always love you and remember you. I send many blessings to your whole family, keep them safe and happy. May you live forever in all our hearts.
~*R.I.P*~
Bear
#20
LOVE YA 4~EVA & A DAY!
Jasmine Hope
April 7, 2003
Bear, I have bee n knowing you since 7th grade and I love you and will miss you deeply. Everyone will. When I heard from a friend about your passing I was hoping it was an early April fools joke. It hurt me because I never told you that you were such a good friend to me. I miss you not helping me in us & va history. But I know I will see you when I get there. It is not hard to see that you are to good to be on earth so God reached his hand out to you to tell you it was time. I will always remember your smile and laughter and how you always hit me in class. But you made me strong. I know right now you are playing linebacker on God's football team. You will always have a place in my heart. Just Keep watching over us.
To the family, you guys have been so srtong and I love you guys and I'm here if ya'll need me.I will keep you guys in my prayers.
Caleb Nelson
April 7, 2003
Bear,
It's been so long man since I've seen you man. I remember those younger days, when your mom used to watch us all, and we would go outside and just experiment the whole world around us. Man, we played football, basketball, we invented, we did it all man. Or just chill inside listening to music and watching videos or wrestling. I remember the baths we took together and the trips we took to 7-Eleven. "Rev" put the knowledge on us man. I will miss you forever Bear, and I know that you will be safe on the other side. You gave me too many happy memories to be gone forever, so I'll keep you here in my heart man. Much love to you and your whole family. Seems like yesterday. Rest in Peace Bear.
"K"
Tenequa Boyce
April 7, 2003
*JAMES.. AKA ..MAH BEARBEAR.. BKA to me as ..SKIMPS* LoL
i'm still in shock that you're gone. i just saw u at HoopFest talkin bout wut parties you were goin to Friday and if i wuz gonna be up around that way. i told u i would try my best to roll up there wit mah gyrlz and all u said wuz "man, don't fake Tenequa" God, i would take back that Friday nite for the world..juss to see u again and hear u speak those words. So many Friday nites were spent wit u and ya crew. Either posted up at the mall, ridin' around tryin to find a party, or chillen at tha MapleDale Mickey D's..i loved bein wit ya'll. I still look at ya lil corner by the movie theatre and reminisce on those nites you'd grab one of my braids and ask me for a piece of gum. I always lied and said I didn't have any..then, before we all bounced to a party or the McDonald's I'd come up to you, give you a piece, and you'd just push me, then hug me, talkin bout "I knew you had a piece" Gosh BearBear, i miss you soo much. We had many *special* moments and trust i will NEVER forget them. (September 27, 2002--smile*) Friday nites are gonna be hard without you here..but you'll alwayz be in mah thoughts and prayers until the day we meet again. So, i'll see u when i get there. Meet me at the gates wit a fresh piece of gum, aight?! I LOVE YOU!! <3
*Tenequa..bka to you as..TinTin*
Stacy Agyare
April 7, 2003
BEAR!!!, I love u soo much. And I KNOW that u are watching over us. Its still a shock to me knowing that u are gone, but just know that u will NEVER be forgotten. I miss the days when u would make fun of my teddy bear slippers or when u had crucial jokes on my hair when it wasnt done!! But most importantly u are my friend and im going to miss u so much. I LOVE U BEAR!!!!!!
STACY
Ryan Lee
April 6, 2003
Peace be with you!
Andrea Johnson
April 6, 2003
I knew "Bear" since he was in the forth grade and I was good friends with his brother "Pee-Wee." I was a year older than "Bear",so I never really got a chance to know him personally,but when I did talk to him those few times he was always smiling and full of laughter. My prayers go out to his family during their time of grief.
Amy Urbatch
April 6, 2003
I was Sorry to hear about your son I am a member of Dale City Vol. Fire And Rescue and work at Potomac ER. and was at the er the night of his passing I am a grad of Hylton and knew your son and was deeply saddend when i found out who the gentleman was that night my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone at Hylton and in his Family.
Melita (Pumkin) Wright
April 6, 2003
Ok, I don't know where to start. Bear I really don't rememba you, but I can tell that you were well known. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family and you. And to Nick and Marcus, ya brotha is in a betta place, and he is watchin ova yall and smilin. I will always say a prayer for your family. God Bless and R.I.P Bear
Vincent & Teresa Wright
April 5, 2003
May you rest in peace. Our prayers are with your family.
Love always
The Wrights
Iesha Hunter
April 5, 2003
Those to Dearest to *Bear's* Heart:
Well... for the short time that I've know James he has shown me what a true friend should be! Although Bear was here for a short time he was such a special person that it seems like he was never ours to begin with. He was an Angel on earth, that was always meant to return to God! God allowed us to borrow him so he could have the chance to fingerprint all of our hearts and minds! He taught so many things to so many different kinds of people.
He taught Jamie what a true friend and brother should be like!
He taught Larissa how to truly love someone and how a first love should really be like!
Most importantly he taught his family what it was like to love someone so strongly and deeply no matter what their flaws may be!!
And for this Bear has accomplished his mission and is now resting in God's arms!
*Bear*
I love you so much and I know that you are watching and smiling at us with that beautiful smile and waiting for all of us to come see you again I promise that I will make sure that get right with the Lord so I will beable to see that smile just one more time!!
R.I.P and you will be missed by all!
Love Iesha Hunter
NaTasha Miller
April 5, 2003
Bear,
Its hard to believe that you are gone. It seemed like only yesterday we were play fighting and telling Lawren to slow down. I remember when you told Lawren and I that you never wanted to be last when we were following people to the party. You won't have to worry about being last in my heart...
Bear, I know that you knew how much you mean't to me. No words could express how much Lawren and I loved you. I hope that you wait for me on the other side... Make sure he holds a place for me...I love you Bear...
.....forever and always
Love always,
Tasha
(B.K.A 2 U)
BTT
Tanya Miller
April 5, 2003
BEAR,
EVEN THOUGH I ONLY MET YOU ONE TIME, I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT SMILE. I FELT LIKE I KNEW YOU FOR A LONG TIME, BECAUSE I HEARD SO MUCH ABOUT YOU FROM MY DAUGHTER AND YOUR DEAR FRIEND LAWREN. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN WITH THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY!!!!!
Cedric Pulliam
April 5, 2003
Bear we was all tore down when we heard that you wuzz gone and after the funeral i am just tore up badly seeing how many people really did love you man i can't believe that you gone. Much love to Bear's family and friends. Bear i know you are in a better place and i will see you there. I like to say that we all need to get saved like the message was put out there at the funeral and all of us teengagers needs to do that so we can see you agagin.
Much love Bear
R.I.P #20
# 20 4 LIFE
Much love to the family
This ain't goodbye because I will see you when god thinks it's my time. See you then.
Anastasia Hagens
April 5, 2003
Its hard to believe that you are gone. I know you are in a better place. May god bless you.
tina,kemicia,kevin jr,kevin sr tillage
April 5, 2003
Bear..may you rest in peace..you will truly be missed by old and young alike..your presence here on earth meant alot to many people...you will never be forgotten.. May Gods' peace that surpasses all understanding be with your family...our prayers are with your family...God bless
Ashley Farber
April 5, 2003
*~BEAR~*
This is from Ashley and Ryan Lilly(#80). We love you very much and you were a true friend. You always were there to brighten everyones day, your smile was enough to make everyone smile. You're a beautiful person that will never be forgotten. We realized at you funeral today how many lives you have touched and hope someday we can follow in your footsteps. Pee Wee, Jamie, Ricky, Eric and the rest of the Parker family: Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, and we want you to know that you all are also loved just as much.
Good luck #20, we love you!
Ashley Farber and Ryan Lilly
Vashion Butts
April 5, 2003
The Parker Family-
May God bless and keep you during this painful loss.
Bear-
We all love you very much and you will be heavily missed.
With MAD LUV -
The Hall Family:
Mr. & Mrs. Hall, BJ Hall, Silas Hall, Amdur Hall, Marlo Hall and tons of friends.
April 4, 2003
Bear and the Parker Family:
I don't even know where to start or what to say. Jamie introduced me to Bear in the ninth grade. His smile was the biggest and I always saw him in the hall because his bright pearly whites would catch my eye every time, he would be laughing, making someone laugh, or just straight chillin. He had this glow and energy to him that words cannot explain ... I think it was the quality that famous people have. Teenagers say, "He could've been a famous football player." I say he already was famous. And it seems that the good ones are taken by God so early; which leaves the ones close to him feeling lost. Bear was always an angel, and he was so good at it that will be an angel for everyone instead of just the people in Prince William. Jamie, I wish for God to give you strength and support through these trying times, don't lose faith. To the Parker Family, continue blessing your children with the amazing characteristics that Bear portrayed. Much Love and Sympathy
April 4, 2003
Bear,
well, i didnt really know u that well but i do know that u were a very nice person and whenever i did see u, u always had a smile on your face and to think of that it makes me happy. i juss wanted to tell u that u will be missed and never forgotten. see you sometime soon!
RIP #20
YOU WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER!!
to the parker family,
i just wanted to let you know that my prayers go out to you and i just wanted to tell you to keep your head and wait til the day you are chosen to see him agian!
Jneae Bradford
April 4, 2003
peace out Bear
we'll all miss you
Melissa
April 4, 2003
Bear,
Man! I can't believe your gone! I walked into math just the other day and saw your smileing face. I'm angry that someone took that beautiful smile away from this earth. Monday i walked into math class and no one was there to brighten my day! I've known u and your brother since elementry school and i never saw u without a smile. Your funeral was sad, but i know that you were watching us and would'nt want us to be sad... So from now on when i think of you, i will smile and think of the times when you gave everyone so much joy! You were an angel and still are!!!
Love You!!!
Jessica Cobb
April 4, 2003
Bear,
Even though I knew you for a short time you were a great wonderful person. You always knew how to make someone smile. I know your in Heaven smiling down on all of us.
To the Parker family you are in my prayers daily. just remeber that God will see you through all of this. God Bless all of you.
Tiffany Emmons
April 4, 2003
Bear,
You are truly missed. I attended your funeral today, and I realized how much you touched each and every one you came in contact with. No one will ever forget you and I'm sure that the football team will win BIG just for you next year.Once again, you are truly missed, and no one can or ever will take the place of our BEAR!!!
My prayers are with the
Parker family, as well
as close friends.
April 4, 2003
The Parker Family,
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. It is written Hebrews 13;2 Do not forget to entertain stangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Truly as I look and listen to the children and how they want to change their lives because of the dealth of your son, Just know that James is an angel and now we all know. Be strong and of good courage your sons spirit is with us doing a good work.
The Moultrie's
Lenora and Ebony
April 4, 2003
TO BEAR:
I KNOW YOUR SOUL IS STILL ON EARTH EVEN THOUGH YOUR BODY IS WITH THE LORD.ALL THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD WILL STILL BE REMEMBERED AND EVERYONE DOWN HERE WILL TRULY MISS YOU.
TO THE FAMILY:
EVEN THOUGH HE'S GONE, YALL STILL HAVE TO KEEP YALL HEAD UP AND KNOW THAT HE'S WATCHING OVER YALL.HE LOVED AND STILL LOVES YALL VERY MUCH SO DON'T FORGET IT.
Lindsay Kreamer
April 4, 2003
I know that I could never feel like or even understand how the Parker family is feeling about the loss of their son. However, I would like to say that I express great sympathy to all of those that love James. I know that he will always be loved and will always be in everyones' hearts. Bear was such a wonderful person with a wonderful smile and he will truely be missed.
MAURIEL GRANT
April 4, 2003
MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME IN NEED. GOD LOVE YOU MORE! R.I.P.
MAURIEL
April 4, 2003
dear parker family,
i known bear since the first day of sixth grade at beville.we aint talk much after middle school, but i alwayz considered him a freind. he was a real good guy and will forever be missed.he is in a much better place now, but that wont take away the pain and loss that we all feel.
peace and love
S.A.M.
whytemike
April 4, 2003
bear...i aint really kno u dat good but i remember da timez me an u used 2 chyll wen u went ova ur cuzn'z house...
trust me...u waz a good person an ull b missed
April 4, 2003
I only met Bear a couple of times, but those few times he made everything a lot better where we were at. he was a truly good person and has such a promising football career. I am truly sorry fot his loss. Everyone will miss him, xspecially Chrissy...she sends her regards.
Christy / Jim Fontenot
April 4, 2003
Parker Family,
We've known "Bear" for several years and he was always such a sweet young man with a shining smile and a loving heart. The Lord has called home one of His wonderful creations, but Bear waits in Heaven for all who believe and call upon the Lord,Jesus Christ. I pray God's perfect peace will ease your sorrow. Bear leaves behind family, friends, and acquaintances that will NEVER forget him. I will cherish my memories of him always.
"Aunt" Christy & "Uncle" Jim
Cheryl Graham
April 4, 2003
NO FAREWELL WORDS WERE SPOKEN, NO TIME TO SAY GOODBYE, YOU WERE GONE BEFORE WE KNEW IT, AND ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY.
IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY, AND MEMORIES A LANE, I'D WALK RIGHT UP TO HEAVEN AND BRING YOU BACK AGAIN.
"BEAR" IS NOT GONE FOR HIS SPIRIT WILL LIVE ON... WE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOME DAY.
YOU WILL REMAIN IN THE HEARTS OF MANY FOR YEARS TO COME!
johnathan coleman
April 4, 2003
TO: BEAR
I KNOW YOU CAN NOT HEAR ME BUT YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON US JUST SMILING ON US. AND TO PEE WEE AND THE FAMILY IT IS GOING TO BE ALL RIGHT HE IS WITH THE LORD AND IS IN HIS HAND NOW
MUCH LOVE WE BE PRAYING FOR YOU
Tyree King
April 4, 2003
Bear,
while your up there, we are down here, praying and missing you while you sit with no tears, for you will fill no more pain and your death to your family and friends was no game, the good ones die and suffer but you will live in our life forever, we all miss you
Mario Ortiz
April 4, 2003
Words can't explain how good of a person you were on earth. I cannot believe you're gone, but at least you're with someone that loves us all and that is in a better place. You are a role model to many and people looked up to you. I LOVE YOU DOG. I true soldier in God's Army.
Anna Ortiz
April 4, 2003
James "Bear" Parker was such a special friend to me for the time that I have known him. He is forever in my prayers and heart. I know that he is in Heaven watching over all of us and smiling to hiself. I will not say good-bye but so long until we meet again in God's Arms.
Love Anna
Rachel Tellis
April 4, 2003
Dear Parker Family,
May you find comfort in our Lord Jesus Christ, as your loved one takes his place in God's kingdom.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
With Sympathy,
Rachel Tellis
PWC Resident
HELEN COOPER
April 4, 2003
OH, BEAR..WHAT CAN I SAY. I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE. BUT THAT DOES NOT SEEM TO MAKE THINGS BETTER. I AM SO SORRY THAT THIS HAS HAPPEND. YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY MANY FREINDS & FAMILY. TO THE PARKER FAMILY. I CANT EVEN IMAGINE THE PAIN YOU MUST BE GOING THROUGH. I CAN ONLY SAY , REMEMBER THE GOOD MEMORIES AND LOVE EVERYONE SHARED WITH YOUR SON/BROTHER. HE WAS SO FULL OF ENERGY & JOY. MY SON NICK RAMOS#23 AND BEAR GO BACK SEVERAL YEARS EVEN AS FAR BACK AS MIDDLE SCHOOL. I HAVE TALKED TO BEAR THROUGHOUT THE YEARS AND HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN SUCH A RESPECTFUL YOUNG MAN. HE WILL BE MISSED FOREVER!!!! MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO TO ALL OF YOU.
Tony Keiling Jr
April 3, 2003
I knew you since 2nd grade, when we both went to school at King.It was fun watching you play football in the Dale City were you soared on the feild.You were an angel on earth that is why you still keepin it gansta fo the Lord. I saw you
that Friday before the Lord called for you. I'll remember your funny smile. Peace and love to big #20 from lil #2.
eddie mae martinez
April 3, 2003
May God strengthen and comfort your heart and provide peace to you and your love ones our prayers are with you and your family.
Angela,Robert Thomas+Family
April 3, 2003
To Marie and family,We were very sorry to hear of your loss.Our hearts and love goes out to you and your family.All your co-workers sends their love and support.
Rebecca T
April 3, 2003
~Bear~
Sorry we had ta lose you so soon, but i know you in good hands w/ god, and your our newest angel up there. Please watch over us. We miss your smile and your laughs. You were so talented and smart, but God takes the best ones to be angels. R.I.P baby boy!
THE PARKERS
Im sorry for your lose, which is our lose too. I know Bear is watchin over Ms. Parker, Pee-wee, Nikki and tha rest of tha fam. ! God Bless you all.
With all my thoughts and prayers
God gained an angel 3-28-03
Latoya Asia
April 3, 2003
May you rest in peace Bear. You were loved by so many people and you are truly in a tranquil and better place. Your memory will always live on in my heart and the hearts of all who know you.
Shenia Johnson
April 3, 2003
James"BEAR"Parker will be missed and my prayers go to his family.But we all know that he is in a better place right next to the lord watching over us."BEAR" Hyton misses you. You will always be in our hearts.
Krystal Moore
April 3, 2003
"Bear" it is so hard to imagin you are gone. im going to miss your smile and your kindness. you truley knew how great it was to talk to you. ill miss you soooo much.
To the Parkers: my heart goes out to you. i pray that love and time heal this wound that has been bestowed upon your hearts. i only knew "bear" for a bout a year before i moved but he truly was a great guy, and im sure you recognized and still do his true gifts as a person. i love yall. may God be kind and pour out his blessings for you. this to shall pass.
Jerica Kay
April 3, 2003
i didnt kno Bear butt i kno of him i kno he did alot of great thingz he wuz great in sports nd a wonderful person he's my friendz cousin butt wheneva there is a loss its certainly is a tradegy nd u kno u jus' gotta show ur luv 2 tha family God Bless and you will be in my prayers .... if he had to b gone @ least he's in heaven with God u kno much luv nd take care
Kathryn Thompson
April 3, 2003
My prayers are with the Parker family. Bear was loved by many - he will always be remembered and will be truly missed.
LaToya Webster
April 3, 2003
My family and myself send our thoughts and prayers to the family and keep shining down on us Bear, you will missed by many. Much love.
Lisa Harrison-Middlebrooks
April 3, 2003
To the Parker Family:
My thoughts and prayers, for you and your entire family.
Love Ya, Wee-Wee!
Monique Mosley
April 3, 2003
I only knew Bear for a short time. We were just "school friends" who would speak in the hall. But I'll never forget how he comforted me at the funeral of my friend Andrew last year. Thats when our relationship as friends changed. I will never forget him or his bright smile. Even during a bad day he could make me smile. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. God Bless You.
Michelle Harrison
April 3, 2003
Although I haven't seen the family in years, I am saddened to hear of your loss. James seemed to be very popular and that's a blessing to know that he touched so many lives and was a positive influence. May God be your strength at such a difficult time for all of you. Lean on the Lord for all your needs.
Angela Williams & Family
April 3, 2003
To the PARKER FAMILY:
I know BEAR only through the kind and loving words about him from my daughter,(Ashley) but please know that we care and WILL ALWAYS KEEP THE PARKER FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS. God Bless all of you.
Nicky Barnes
April 3, 2003
I send all my love to the Paker family. Everything is going to be okay. BEAR, you will always be remembered in everyones' heart.
i love you
Renee green
April 3, 2003
TO the Family, I didn't know Bear,
but i knew of kids that knew him, even my 13 yr old grandson who attends saunders knew of him, i was in the area the night the incident happened, i saw all the cars and everything , and i wondered what had happend, then i saw kids everywhere, then you hear a little of this and that, once i heard, all i could do was shake my head with sadness and think of the parents of who lost a child, such a sadness to my heart for any one that loses a child in any situation, i must say Bear was a very well known young man, he shall never be forgotten from all ages, young and old, to his family , be strong at this time of your lost, Bear will always be with you in spirit, you have my deepest sympathy, and my prayers are with the families ..
"Bear " you have gone to heaven, but here on earth you will remain in many hearts and minds of many..
" rest in Peace "
Nicole Coppock
April 3, 2003
I want everyone to know that Bear was a GREAT man. He was so much fun to be around. He always made me laugh. Bear you will be missed so very much.
Love,
Nicole Coppock
Melanie Thompson
April 3, 2003
Hi this is melanie Thompson I am keeping bear and the family in my prayers I hope that you all stay strong within the lord and I hope and pray that the lord will be your strength and your support. I would like to give my regards to the siblings of James "Bear" Parker to know that there is a time to cry and a time to realize that he has went up to a better place now and being strong because we all know that he is a linerback for the lord. I love you all and know that bear loves you too.
Caesare Baker
April 3, 2003
WHATEVER HAPPENS, DEAR friends, be glad in the lord. I never get tired of tellin you this and it is good for u to hear it again and again. PHILIPPIANS 3:1
Me and bear weren't close but that doesn't mean i cant show luv to his family and friends. i will pray for each and ever one of you.
KEEP YOUR HEADS UP!!!
Pam Brewster
April 3, 2003
To the family of James Parker(Bear)
I didn't know your son, but my thought and prayers go out to you and your family. My son goes to Hylton, he didn't personally know your son, but he knew of him. Bear is in a better place, and will be waiting for his family and friends to join him. When times get tough just look to Heaven, and know that Bear is there looking down on you. I will continue to pray for your family. God bless you through this tough time.
The Brewster Family
911 communications center
April 3, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you both friends and loved ones. He is in a happier place tho he will be missed. May God bless you
all.
Danielle Cornish
April 2, 2003
* BEAR*
Its still hard 2 belive that your gone ... you were and still are a very speical person and noone will EVER 4get you or the times and memories they shared with you...from good times to bad...noone exspected this 2 happen not 2 sumone with such high exspectations and so much going for them in life..all we can do now , think bout times we shared and keep or heads up. We just want you to know "family and close friends" love you and we miss you soo much and yeah we know .."Check out the hang time".. i bet its still growin as we speak
Deborah Smith
April 2, 2003
God Bless and keep your family, just depend on him, God will never leave you, God will be right there with you all the time.....
Jonathan Becker
April 2, 2003
I was not as close to bear as others but he will always be though of. I wash i could of got to know him batter but that doesn't matter.
He will be my friend for the rest of my life.
Cassandra House
April 2, 2003
~Bear~
hey papi wus goin on, boy i cant believe your gone its like one minute your there and hours later your gone....man we had so many good times together...especially the summer time! lol..iono i'm still in denial..i guess i have to believe it one day..but i go to your house everyday expectin u to walk through that door but u never do...well they say your in a better place..i hope so.. i hope your happy and i want you to know that i love you and i miss you and your forever in my heart...
R.I.P
James Lewis"Bear"Parker
Love you
CRYSTAL RUSSELL/BRYANT
April 2, 2003
PARKER FAMILY,
WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE PAIN THAT YOU ARE FEELING RIGHT NOW. I REMEBER WHEN YOUR'E SON JAMES RECEIVE THE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD AT THE BANQUET BACK IN 2000.. HE SEEMS LIKE A REALLY NICE YOUNG MAN. I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY EACH DAY. MY SON IS ALSO A STUDENT AT HYLTON AND HE ALONG WITH THE OTHR STUDENTS ARE REALLY, REALLY UPSET ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Chapa'l walker
April 2, 2003
James you were a very good friend! Your name will live on and you will truly be missed but I know that you are in a safe place and you will be watching over us!!!! # 20 will live on forever!
love always
Chapa'l
Ms. Brenda Lane
April 2, 2003
You were a blessing to your mother and all that knew you well. Your sleep, like your life will be peaceful.
Joseph Strother
April 2, 2003
To The Parker Family "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6
My Prayers are with your Family.
April 2, 2003
I did not know bear, but i know of many how did know him. Seeing them hurt like this lets be know how great of a son, brother, and friend he was. My prayers will continue to be with your family through this hard time. Although it may hurt now, you will see him again. Always remember that. Please stay strong and continue to keep the legacy of bear alive.
Rosalyn Albeso
April 2, 2003
Our Prayers goes out to the Parker family. May God be with you as he is with Bear. We are keeping him him in our Heart and Prayers.
Bear we love you and will MISS YOU dearly, we'll never forget the joy and laugh you've given to us. Most of all Tia will miss joking around with you.
Love Always...Tia,Rozzie,Jerry and Joshua
Teanda Anderson
April 2, 2003
To the friends and family members of James"Bear" Parker:
I send out to all of you my sincere condolences. I still can not believe that he is actually gone. I hope you all understand that he is now in a better place. He will be missed alot. All i can say to everyone that knew him is that we all have to stay stong.
Much Luv
Teanda
Morgan Shifflett
April 2, 2003
Hey everyone man Bear was truly an angel on earth... But God finally found him and took him home 4 good, Bear had a smile that could truly light up a room, he wasnt my best friend but he was my friend and thats all that matters, it is really hard to cope with this loss and i wish we didnt have to. Bear was the best; he was nice, funny, and an all around great person. we all love him and miss him for real! TiLl We MeEt AgAiN yOuLl Be In OuR hEaRtZ fOrEvEr!~!
Jennifer Middleton
April 2, 2003
There is no way and no words that I could show or say how sorry I am to you, the Parker family. Although this may be my heart goes out to you. Bear was truely the most beautiful person I have ever come across. He was a kind, respectful, and lovable person. I cannot remember a day that I sall him without a smile on his face and it saddens me deeply to know I will never get to see that beautiful smiling face again in the halls. Bear you have been a good friend and I'll never forget what you told me, "You just gotta fight!" Honey Bear I'm gonna keep fighting for you I will be strong. Again every part of me goes out to the Parker family I know how much you all loved Bear and cannot imagine how much you all are hurting now but he will never die he will always live on in our hearts. He will be up there watching over all of those he loved and cherished he's the #1 angel in may people's hearts.
Trinity Perkins
April 2, 2003
Bear - there are no words for how much we'll miss you and what you've meant to us at Hylton. Me and Larissa won't ever forget you. Be blessed of God and know that you'll always be in our hearts.
Trinity Perkins
M.E. TELLIS
April 2, 2003
To the family of James Parker, I am touched and saddened of the loss of your dear love one. May God continue to bless all of the family members, classmates, and friends, that are experiencing this "devastating" loss.
The San Luis/Howell Family
April 2, 2003
Our sincere condolences to your family at this tragic time. My daughters Amanda, Stephanie, and Jennifer all knew your son Bear. He was well loved by them and all the Hylton Family. May God comfort you in this time of sorry. Take comfort in knowing that your pride and joy is safely in the palm of God's hand. God will watch after him until you meet again.
Valerie (Kitty/Nadine) Berryman
April 2, 2003
May God Bless and Keep each and everyone of you in his heart during your time of sorrow.
Sending my Love and Prayers Forever
Nadine/Kitty Berryman
quinnee zimmerman
April 2, 2003
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of james parker he will be missed dearly
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