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RONALD M. SPARKS

FUNERAL HOME

DeVito Funeral Home

1145 Massachusetts Avenue

Arlington, Massachusetts

RONALD SPARKS Obituary

Name: Wake for RONALD M. SPARKS
Start: 2016-08-18T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Location: DeVito Funeral Home

SPARKS, Corporal Ronald M. United States Army, from Cambridge, MA, became Missing in Action (MIA) while his unit (Co. D, 1st Bn, 38th Infantry Regt, 2nd Infantry Div.) was clearing a road block held by the opposing forces in the vicinity of Hoengsong, R.O.K. (Republic of Korea) on 12 February 1951. A repatriated American Prisoner of War (POW) reported that PFC SPARKS died while in captivity at POW Camp 1, Changsong, Democratic People's Republic of North Korea on 26 May 1951. Beloved son of the late Herbert and Betty Sparks of Cambridge. Brother of Lawrence Sparks of Cambridge, Irene Sparks of Somerville and the late Warren, William, Marion and Clifford Sparks. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the DeVito Funeral Home, located at 1145 Massachusetts Ave., ARLINGTON, MA on Thursday, August 18th from 5-8 PM for his wake. On Friday, August 19th Corporal Sparks will be laid to rest with his parents and little brother Clifford in Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett, MA at 11 AM, with Full Military Honors, all are welcome to attend. The family will gather at 9:30 AM for small prayer before the interment. Corporal Sparks was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" device (for valor) prior to becoming an MIA Soldier in August 1950, and was also a Purple Heart Medal recipient. A glimpse at the journey in bringing him home can be found at https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2016/07/14/no-time-limit-no-soldier-gets-left-behind. To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit: www.devitofuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 31 to Aug. 14, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for RONALD SPARKS

17 Entries

ella

August 19, 2016

Welcome home Corporal Sparks.
It will be an honor to be there when you are finally laid to rest where you belong....home.

August 16, 2016

I am glad Cpl Sparks is finally home and resting with his family. I am grateful that your family finally has the closure that they deserve.

Cambridge, MA

Ellen Britsch

August 16, 2016

To the Sparks Family,

Just learned of your hero soldier and will be thinking of all of you as you finally get to bring him home.

With thanks for his service and ultimate sacrifice.

August 13, 2016

Thank you to this fine soldier. I am so glad he is home in his family's love. God bless his sacrifice.

A proud Melrose gal

August 12, 2016

To the Sparks family, I am happy he is back home where he belongs. RIP Ron.
Korea, another war we tend to forget,
another life given for the USA

Ken O'Connor

August 10, 2016

Condolences from the O'Connor family from River St.

Kathleen Clinton

August 10, 2016

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

August 10, 2016

Thank You very much for your ultimate sacrifice . RIP Mr. Sparks. You certainly deserve it.

A friend
Melrose, MA

Jim Keegan

August 7, 2016

There is no greater sacrifice than to lay down one's life for country. May you rest in peace forever, Ron.

Michael Sullivan

August 7, 2016

To the Sparks Family:

Welcome home Ron and thank you for your service.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan

Mike R

August 4, 2016

Welcome home my Comrade. Your job is well done and now it is the time to rest. I would like to thank the good work of JPAC for finding and bringing back Ronald.

To the Sparks Family: I know you are feeling great comfort knowing your Warrior is back home with his Family. May Ronald Rest in Peace. May God Bless you all.
(Salute)

Donald Zollo

August 2, 2016

To the Sparks family: I did not know Ron, nor for that matter do I know anyone in your family. I did follow the link to the article in the Vinyard Gazette. After reading it I was very touched, a chord within was struck. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Thank you Bob for following through on your father's wish. Most of all, thank you Ron for your service! R. I. P.

C A

August 2, 2016

Thank you for your service. R.I.P.

Janet McDermott

August 1, 2016

He made the ultimate sacrifice for which we are all grateful. Rest in Peace soldier, you have never been forgotten. God bless to his family also.

Anne Breslin

August 1, 2016

Thank you for your service and rest in peace.