Ricky Markiese Parham

Years have passed but the pain from missing you still hits hard. At times, I go into your room and sit while thinking of the times we shared. On occasion, I see movement from the corner of my eyes but when I turn no one is there. I smile and think it's you dropping by to check on us. Oh how I wish you were still here with us making us laugh with your sense of humor. I still chuckle when I think of some of the conversations we shared. Your memory lives in my heart/mind and I speak your name often so the universe will know that you are important to us. So bathe in your glory until we meet again.

10 long years today. It doesn´t get easier. You will always be remembered for the amazing friend and person that you were. Sending prayers and tons of love to your family today. We miss you so much down here!

Happy Birthday Ricky
It´s still unimaginable that it´s been 10 years ago since we laughed, joked, and shared workday stories. You always knew how to bring laughter to my fast paced busy days. Guess what? Nobody can fill your shoes. You were one of a kind I miss you everyday Rest easy king Ricky

Happy Bday!!! Never forgotten

I remember being told that time heals all wounds, but those who have felt the pain of losing a child knows that doesn´t apply. I miss being able to cook with you, letting you beat me on the PS, and generally talking to you about life. I still have the last message you sent me. You voice is still on the answering machine. Often I wonder how many kids you would be letting me spoil; yes I remember telling you that I was going to do just that. Thinking about the silly things you would do or say helps put a smile on my face. Yet there are times I can´t help but cry knowing how much I miss you. I push through the pain because someone has to keep the family straight. The downside of being the strong one means that I must continue to suffer alone. However, I know that you would expect me to weather the storm. So, don´t worry about us, rest well until we meet again.

I think about you every year, but this year I´m thinking even more. Usually I´d have some shots for you and think about the memories at Vandenberg. I stopped drinking last year right before Memorial Day though and couldn´t do that. I ended up just trying to honor you the best I could. This year, still no alcohol, but the memories are still there and I still thought of you all day today. Wish you were still here man.

This year hits a little different Ching, my Ricky P my heartaches knowing that you´re never coming back. I´ve accepted it years ago but the pain stings, the emptiness I can never fill. I watch videos of you to hear your voice, search Facebook for all your crazy comments and reread our messages just to feel some sort of comfort. It´s like a wound that never heals no matter how much you patch it up, no matter how you stitch it, you can even gorilla glue my heart together and it´ll still bleed from missing you and Granddaddy. I´ve become so distant because my heart is empty now. I never was able to get it to beat again the way that it did. My motivation for school, life and being a better me comes from knowing that if you, Nonnie, Auntie Libby and my Granddaddy was here y´all all would be proud and clapping for me. Keep resting Rick the Ruler, we´re not good but we´ll be okay.

This time of the year is not like it used to be. We used to start getting ready to enter the holiday season, but now we´re not so enthusiastic about it anymore. I will never find the words to describe the feeling of losing you. Often I smile while remembering the goofy things you would do or say, but there are times when I´m an emotional wreck. I talk about you to keep your memory alive. It helps dull the pain but only for short periods. Your friends still miss you which is a testament of the person you are/were to them. Because of the heart you have, I´m sure you´re rejoicing in the presence of our Heavenly Father. I miss you dearly.

It doesn’t get easier. Thinking of you today. I literally found some old emails and started to cry. I really miss you, I miss talking to you everyday. But, God needed you more. You’re never forgotten.

Thinking of you! I miss my friend man

It is said that time heals all wounds, but I´m afraid that those who say & believe that have never suffered a loss of this magnitude. The pain subsides for a while but it returns without warning. It doesn´t care where you are or whom you´re with, it just feels your body with grief. We´re doing our best to move forward with life, but it would be so much better with you here with us. Missing you!

i still miss you so much! on this day, i remember all the fun times we shared!

Ricky... it´s been 8 times around the sun without you. I miss you so much & it doesn´t get easier.

Happy birthday RIcky. Your laughter smile. And Humor will always be in my heart Thank you for the honor of your presence - forever

No matter how much time passes, the hole in my heart remains. There are times when I'm in the house, I feel your presence. I miss you more than words can say.

Love You

I can't remember a day in which I haven't sat around and reminiscence about the times we shared. The way you would always find a way to make me laugh no matter the situation. Your sense of humor was one of the things that allowed others to gravitate towards you. To say I miss you would be a greatly understated. Without your presence, I find it very difficult to watch TV. It appears that each show has a story line of someone losing a child which causes the pain and emotions to come back as if I'm living the moment I found out you were no longer with us. For this reason, I find myself watching animated movies to avoid such scenes. It's been several years now and I still have moments when I'm overwhelmed and tears flood my eyes because I long to hear your voice. The only comfort I have is believing you're in the presence of our lord and savior. Rest knowing that you will remain in my heart and on my mind.

I love and miss you bruh!!!

Remembering & missing you now & always. Continue to rest peacefully.

Missing you more than you know. I still have my license you signed when I got to the Deid. RIH.

Miss you more than you know.

Remembering the good old days! Miss you Pretty Ricky! Never forgotten!

There is never a day I don’t think of you. My brother 4 ever!

Still... Never forgotten, always remembered, forever grateful for the blessing you were to me.

A beautiful soul gone too soon. Hard to believe it's been years. Blessings to your family!

I remember the grandest smile, which had to be larger than life; to match your illuminating sense of humor.
Our loved ones never depart from us, even in their absence. Their soul and memory remain forever with us in our heart.
Sending forever: Love, Light, Serenity

Never forgotten.... you will always be remembered, missed and loved.

Ricky,
I miss you so much. Theres not a day that goes by that I dont think about you. Its so hard living in a world where I dont talk to you everyday like I used to. Sometimes when I really really miss you, I read over our texts and try to remember the good times. I miss our Sunday FaceTimes... I miss how wed literally be on FaceTime all day Sunday just chillin. I cant bring myself to take you off of my work messenger, I still see your name daily. Heaven only knows how much I miss you. Im so glad that God put you in my life. Sending my love and prayers to your mom and family, may God bless you and give you peace.

Ricky - man its hard to believe you have been gone for 3 years this week. You were a kind and respectful friend. You are missed every day. I miss the jokes and laughter we would exchange each day. Peace and love to your Mom, Dad and brother. Thank you for your friendship- Rest in peace

Miss you

Ricky,

You have been on my mind a lot lately , I miss you dearly. I still cant believe your gone , and I still look at my communicator to see if I'm going to see some crazy message pop up on my screen. I will forever remember the fun times we had over the years and how we never loss touch. I love you and miss you!

Hill

Rip to a beautiful person and spirit... god bless the family!

Thank you for the honorable memories! Although extremely hard, we are maintaining life and are taking one day at a time -- your prayers, thoughts, and wishes have been beneficial! Our Son/Brother is a gift and we thank Our Father for blessing each of you to have known what a precious Angel he is........Many Blessings, Dimitri, Karen, and Darius

"Only a moment you stayed, but what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts."

Karen
I am saddened to hear the news of your loss. Although it may be difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, I wish you and your family peace for comfort, courage to face the coming days and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Please accept my condolences. You're in my thoughts. Let family and friends be your refuge and strength.

My deepest condolences to Darius, Karen and Dad. We are so sorry for the loss of Ricky we will always remember him. Jerron and Irisha loved to spend time at your house talking to Ricky and Darius in Eagles Landing. And cherish the friendship they had with two wonderful young men. I pray for your strength in this very sorrowful time. We love you all. Symanthia, Jerron and Irisha.

Pretty Ricky,
I'm just in complete shock, we didn't just work together, we were family. P&B
RIP Friend.

My condolences go out to Q, Karen, and the entire Parham family during your time of healing. You raised a remarkable young man and he will be missed. Please know that the Wade family is praying for you and that we are here for you always.

Ricky I'm at a lost for words but I know your in a better place! It's so amazing to meet an Angel on earth and I can say that I've had the opportunity to experience that! I only had a week of getting to know you in Texas but you remained a friend throughout the years and states away! I still laugh at your comment on my pregnancy photo shoot!!! Thanks for the memories!

Ricky,
I'm at a loss for words right now... you were a great neighbor, and an even better friend. Thank you for helping me get through 10th grade at BHS. You are truly missed.
Miss Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

My Ricky,

It's not everyday that one is blessed to meet someone so genuine. Your beautiful spirit and smile were infectious. You were so easygoing. Can't say I've met anyone whose had such a positive impact on everyone they came in contact with, but you, My Ricky, managed to do just that. We all knew a piece of him, but God knew him best. My prayers are forever with your family.
Smile On RickyP

Parham Family,

We extend our prayers and condolences, may your faith and trust see you through the days ahead.

Gray Family,

Prayers and thoughts with the family. Ricky, you will be greatly missed. Love, Mica

To the Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you now and always with the kind of peace only He can give. You will be especially blessed with all you need at this most difficult time. The Lord is with you and will never allow you to go uncomforted.

I will never forget the Misawa Years. You are one of the best overall people I have ever known. You had a way to bring a smile to anyone no matter what the situation. I am still in shock and the picture of us has caused some tears, but what comforts me is that you are now with him. We all miss you and I know one day I will see you again.....

Closson "Rage Dawg"
MISAWA ALWAYS

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We send our love and deepest condolences.

Karen, Thinking and praying for you and your family. Praying that God gives you peace, understanding and comfort during these times.

Parham Family I'm so very sorry hearing about the loss of your son. The Lord is with you always.God Bless from this day forward. Love Courtney Brooks wife Hardie Brooks

Ricky,

You've touched so many lives in a positive way and always kept a smile on everyones face around you. I never got a chance to thank you for being the life of the party wherever you went so I'll thank you when I see you again.

Q

Ricky, thank you for blessing us with the many beautiful memories to look back on. You're an amazing soul and we were blessed to have you in our lives. I know that no matter where we end up, you'll always remain our guardian angel. You'll forever be in our hearts and our minds. We love you.

My son Ricky I will miss you, I will miss that smile that shine so bright I know that you're in heaven with our Heavenly Father and I know all your pain is gone, you will never be forgotten Ricky mom loves you and it breaks my heart to know I can't reach out and touch you anymore but I know you're be ok, it's so hard for me to sit here and write this because I know you're not gone even though they say you are but you're Ricky you will always be here in my heart I can't say goodbye but I can say I love son love you mommy Wanda

Karen, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during these trying times.

Karen and Family,
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. My prayers are always with you.

My prayers go out to the family. May God continue to bless you and keep you uplifted is my prayer

To the Parham Family - there aren't words, so I won't try to sugar coat it; his loss is immense and from the Jones & 379 ECS/SCXP Families our hearts are heavy in thoughts and prayer as words can't replace his presence or smile. May god provide you the strength.....
Ricky - your presence is felt in this office everyday. It has been about a year since we sent you to the States, but it feels like yesterday. Although time in life is short, you brought immense joy to the office and your friendship isn't going to be missed - it will remain with us, in our hearts, in our minds, and in the pictures that captured your time here. You've gone home and I hope you find the peace that we are all in search of.

I just got enough strength to write this when I heard that u were gone to a better place i could not believe my loving funny and caring ex boyfriend was gone even when we broke up we still remain friends which is very rare to do but that's just the type of good hearted person u was I love u so much and will miss u everyday RIP Ricky parham

My sincere condolences to you and your family. May God bless you and keep you in the cradle of his arms.

Dear Karen and Family:

We are praying for your hearts' healing and that God will fortify and keep you.

"But the souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, in the view of the foolish,to be dead; and their passing away was thought an affliction and their going forth from us, utter destruction. But they are in peace."
~ Book of Wisdom, 3:1-3

With love and heartfelt prayers,

Brother...
What can I say, you had a good heart a kind spirit and full of life. You lived life, made an impact and brought smiles. That's a life well lived...be blessed

I am thinking of your family; Darius and Mrs. Karen, your brother/son seems like he left a great legacy, I pray that brings some peace to your hearts.

Pretty Ricky, can't believe that you are not here bruh. I know you are looking down and seeing how many hearts that you touched and the lives that you impacted...Gone but not forgotten you will live on through our memories so rest in love homie

You will be missed very much and I'm sure you are smiling down on us all. I pray that your family finds the peace they need and I pray that God continues to be their shield! Continue to be the amazing angel that you are! Until we meet again my friend!

Ricky, You will be missed by more people than you could imagine & the impact you made on everyone's life can't be measured. Great times & Memories will continue to be relived. But Ricky, I gotta say I can't stop laughing at your pics on here with you trying to be serious. Everyone knows Ricky had the biggest smile on his face for pics. I'm going to miss you man, 1 Love.

Karen and Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I remember what a fine young man he was, even when he escorted Fifi during their homecoming festivities. You are all in my prayers and may God keep you near. Remember that praying and trusting in the Lord will be your strength.

Karen so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My prayers will be with you and your family at this time of need. May God give you the strength you need during this time.

Karen, my condolences are with you and your family. May the Grace of God be with you.

Dimitri and Karen. I offer our deepest condolences to you and your family during your time of bereavement. May God Al Mighty watch over Ricky and the rest of you. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Q and Karen,
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time. We pray for the Father's peace upon you both and His comfort that you will see your beloved son again. Much love.
Dwayne and Chris Mckinney
Jackson, MS

Ricky (Ching) it's this so hard to believe that you are gone. But you are in a better place now. Rest in Paradise my friend you have your wing now so fly high til we meet again. You will truely be miss. Gone but you will never be forgotten rest on my friend love you Ricky

To the family of Ricky, words are inadequate to console you at this time. Your loss is great and hard to bear as you remember the amazing person Ricky was. May the loving arms of The God (Psalms 83:18) of tender mercies surround the family at this difficult time.

I was stationed in Japan with Ricky. He was popular for his infectious smile and funny sense of humor. Always kept in touch and went out of his way to be a good friend to me. Even spent weeks picking out the perfect gift for my sons arrival (the freshest pair of Jordan's and onsie set you could imagine). I'll never forget it lol. He never let time or distance get in the way of our friendship. Always checked in on me from time to time and knew just what to say to put the biggest smile on my face. I'm smiling just thinking about some of the crazy things he would say. I'm really going to miss that and will forever keep him in my heart

Love, Nicole and (my son) Zion

Pretty Ricky, you always put a smile on my face and a rip it on my desk to get me through the work day. You were such a good friend to me when very few people were. I am completely blown away of all the amazing things everyone has posted about you, you were truly a kind soul with a full heart. I never got a chance to tell you thank you for your kindness and friendship. I can't wait to spin that mix tape with you in Heaven <3. #prettyricky #jhill

It was great knowing you, for the short time that I did while you were stationed here in NJ. You're in Gods hands now. Prayers for the family sent up.

Rip old friend! I still can't believe this and can't stop crying ! You were the happiest funniest person ever and now you are up in the sky making our lord and Savior laugh! Prayers to your family!! Rip!!!

To the Parham Family,
We would like to take this opportunity and say our condolences are with you and your family during this trying time. May the Grace of God be with you and know we are always hear for you.

The Watson Family

Karen , you and your family are in our prayers and minds. We pray that God grant you the strength needed.
Our most sincere condolences,

Ricky you will truly be missed! I'm so lucky to have known you during ALS. You were so kind, funny and a good friend. My prayers go out to your family and rest in peace wingman.

Ricky, you are so loved and touched so many of our lives. You were such a great spirit to be around. I look at your page everyday, still in disbelief..and cry. I hope you know the impact you had in all of our lives. May you rest in peace, Ricky. We love you.

Karen & Family
With Deepest Sympathy from my family to yours! Praying for God to bring you joy in your time of sorrow, we know the joy of the Lord is our strength! We love you always ! Your Millerville Family #FlyHighCHING!

Dear Ricky,
I still can't believe your gone! I just knew you'd be home for thanksgiving but I never thought that home would be in heaven. But I guess I was wrong huh? I'll never forget your corny butt lol. And every time i wear blonde hair I'll still hear you call me Ronnie from the players club like High school days lol you know it was everything with all of us and I'll miss you dearly. This has truly been a hard week and I pray that Darius your mother and father will be okay. I pray they find peace and understanding. You'll never be forgotten and you'll never know just much you mean to so many people . God loves you best and needed you most. He was ready for you to grow your wings but we were not. With all healing takes time and time comes with understanding. We love you forever Pretty Ricky. There's so much that I want to say or questions I want to ask there's jokes I can no longer hear and pranks that won't happen but i know your heart and You will always live on! My high school friend my Pretty Ricky RIL and have many jokes to tell me when we meet again!

Thank you for your service brother. To your surviving family, our prayers go out to you in this time of your loss. May the peace that surpass all understanding rest with each of you.

Ricky, I miss you so much, words can't even explain. I will continue to remember the good times and how close we got on our deployment and how tight we remained afterwards. I will remember how you used to bring me Korean food to the dorm late at night, or sit by the track and tell me to run faster as you watched movies, I will remember the dumb texts you sent, our Sunday facetimes, talking everyday on the messenger, and all the other memories. I have the cartoosh you got me on now and won't take it off. I hope you are happy and that you are at peace. I will miss you.

My thoughts and prayers are with yall during this time of grief. Rest in peace brother.

KP, Q and D, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray for inner peace to you and your family.
Namaste

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with KP, Q and D during this difficult time. I pray for inner peace to you all.
Namaste
M Booker Hall

So glad I got the opportunity to meet you and deploy with you!! You were always in high spirits, smiling, and laughing! You are missed and love! Have fun up there in heaven!!

To your family im so sorry for your loss. At least you know your son was and is love!! He made a difference in soooo many peoples life to include mine. I will be praying for you.

Rest in Peace and Love to a smart, fun loving, goofy, outgoing, sweet soul. I'm glad to have met you and also glad that we shared a friendship. I will cherish those moments for the rest of my life. Until we meet again old friend!! Love always Balloon (inside joke lol). Prayers to the Parham family!

Mechi, my prayers are with you and your family during these times. It's never easy when you loose a love one, so continue to look unto The author and finisher of our faith and He will see you through.

Q and Karen, I'm not sure exactly what to say that could brighten your day right now. However, I want you to know that our prayers and hearts are with you during this time of sadness.

-Debricks

Ricky..i still can't believe you are gone and i don't want to believe it! Missing you doesn't explain how i feel. You will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Thank you for being such a great friend and making such an impact in my life. I love you and always will be in my memory! R.I.P pretty Ricky

Karen and Michi, my words can not adequately express the sorrow that I feel for you during this tragic time. My heart aches for you both and the rest of your family. Please know that I am praying for each of you.

RIP Ricky! Your sweet spirit will be forever missed !

Karen,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.