William Ladd Parker

I had the privilege of having this fantastic teacher at Boonsboro High School my Senior year. We have lost a great motivator.

Bill sold office supplies to the company I worked for. We had some great conversations about history and the property he owned with his big garden. Hadn´t seen Bill in years, but thought of him from time to time. He was a very kind, gracious, and interesting man. God bless.

My sympathy to family and friends. I am one of the William Fleming students who has fond memories of being in Mr. Parker's class.

Someone once wrote, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." Bill Parker was a great teacher, a fact that countless former students can attest to. I am less sad that he has died than I am grateful that he lived and that he taught me. He was a rare gift.

I am saddened to learn of the passing of my favorite teacher. I was his student at Boonsboro High School. I remember him saying to the class one day..."If I can't teach you anything, I will teach you to think". I truly enjoyed his classes, and will never forget him. Sincerely, Linda.

So sorry for the loss to your family. I know that he will be missed by all who knew and love him.
I will always remember seeing him on the stage at Boonsboro when he sang "Old Man River"