Jefferson City, Missouri
Lawrence L. Parrish was one of several men in his family to serve in the armed forces. It was natural for him to follow them. "Mom, apple pie and the red, white and blue; that describes him better than anything," said his brother, Tony. "He always struggled do the right thing and to make sure his mom, dad and family were proud of him. And they certainly are." Parrish, 36, of Lebanon, Mo., was killed Oct. 7 in Baghdad by a roadside bomb. He was a 1988 high school graduate and was assigned to Kansas City. Parrish, who fought in the first Persian Gulf war, served in Bosnia, Qatar, Kuwait and Guantanamo Bay. He re-enlisted in February in the ancient city of Ur. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He was always trying to play a joke on someone. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, and five children: Katheryn, Constance, Jacqueline, Hayden and Gracelynn. "Larry was a big hulking figure of a young man and he was crazy about his kids and his family," Tony said. "He was fearless, but he was baby crazy. Kids loved being around him. They knew they were safe and he would take care of them."
Hello everyone, so this Christmas we have decided to gift Gracie, his youngest a book of memories, so if everyone could post their memories or stories of dad here or email them to me that would be amazing, thank you all so much
parrish-girl@hotmail
Jacqueline Parrish
July 06, 2017 | Osage Beach, MO | Family
To the Children of Larry, Dont know if you will remember me i was your neighbor at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., Melissa (Missy) Groomes, Your dad was a awesome man, he loved you girls more than anything. Not a day goes by that i dont think about your dad and your girls, we had some great times. He gave his all for you girls and his Country. Prayers for you Girls. Thank you for your service Larry, Missed and Never forgotten.
Melissa Groomes
July 04, 2017 | Copan, OK | Friend
To the family,
Larry was my friend. We served together, we laughe and cried together. This Memorial Day is for you brother.
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Heather (Tillotson) Demski SSG USA-Retired MP
May 24, 2014
It means so much to my family and I that there is a guess book with so many messages of love and support. I am his middle child, constance. In the years that as past since his death I have struggled with the grief of losing him. I carried hate and said many hateful things to people I truly care about for years. I am not proud of everything I have done in my life but I am very proud of the woman I've become. My dad was an amazing man who made a lasting impression in countless life's. I am...
Constance (Connie) Parrish
March 26, 2014 | Sedalia, MO
my name is jackie and i am his 3rd child. thank you all so much :)finding something like this means so much more than any of you will ever know. thank you and God bless you all
jackie parrish
March 24, 2014 | Versailles, MO
Still remember eating dinner with you at the DIFAC like it was yesterday....Miss you brother...
Jansen
February 06, 2014
You are not forgotten.
SMV
October 11, 2013
You are not forgotten.
SMV
May 27, 2013
I am Larry's oldest, Katie. I just wanted to say thanks to everybody for the support. We are all doing good. We still miss Dad alot but I know he is here with us in spirit.
I want to make a very special thank you to the Patriot Guard. I will always have a special place in my heart for you! Thank you.
Katie Parrish-Denman
April 21, 2013 | Versailles, MO
