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Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Corrections Officer Mark Parker,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Corrections Officer Mark Parker. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Corrections Officer Mark Parker is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

2009-04-09

Man, I am so sorry that had to happen to you. May you rest in Peace. You will be missed, Brother.

F. Officer Winslow
Federal Police
2009-04-08

Officer Parker,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Orange County. And to your family, loved ones, and fellow Officers, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

2009-04-02

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PORVINCIAL POLICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
2009-03-29

God bless you, your family and the men and women of the Orange County Sheriff's department. Rest in peace brother..

Officer E. Borghesani
San Francisco Police Dept, CA
2009-03-28

My families deepest sympathies go to Officer Parkers family, friends and fellow officers. God speed.

Rich Knudsen
Brother of Sgt. Mary Huggins OCSO, FL
2009-03-28

GOD bless you and your family my brother. May peace heal the pain with time, you are all in our hearts and prayers.

Trooper A. Forsyth
Louisiana State Police
2009-03-27

Officer Parker, your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department
2009-03-27

Officer Parker,
I guess you were so tired here that the Lord decided to take you home to finally rest. You are a hero...putting yourself in harm's way to protect others that awful day. I know your family realizes that you are no longer in pain/discomfort and are whole again but that doesn't ease their pain any! I pray the Lord will wrap his loving arms around them and carry them through the days ahead. I'm glad they had so much time with you. I'm also glad you were able to witness the end of the thug who murdered you! God Bless You Officer Parker!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor
2009-03-26

my sincere condolences to the family of officer mark parker. his selfless actions to protect others is something not everyone can or will do. i'm sorry his courage caused such a serious injury. may you find continued strength in the days to come.
sincerely,
susan crites

susan crites - civilian

2009-03-26

Mark is now an Angel looking down upon you!

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Anonymous

2009-03-26

Mark is now an Angel looking down upon you!

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Anonymous

2009-03-26

Rest in peace brother.

P/O Steve Cabral
Baltimore City Police Dept
2009-03-26

May God Bless you and your family and may he help them in their time of grief! Thank you for your service!

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY
2009-03-26

The battle is over brother rest in peace

Sgt Greg Meagher
RCSO, Georgia
2009-03-25

May God keep and watch over you, your family and your Law Enforcement family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your loved ones. Rest easy my brother; we've got it from here.

Deputy T. Nelson
OCSO, Orange County Florida
2009-03-24

May your rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

2009-03-24

As a Patrol Officer I try to check ODMP at the beginning of the shift to remind me of the hazards of the job, and the fine people that have served and given the ultimate sacrifice serving in the same proffesion that I love so much. It is not often that I am touched so much that I am moved to leave a reflection.

Officer Mark Parker, may you rest in peace for all of eternity. I know it is of small compfort to your family, at this time, but your sacrifice has made you a true American Hero! At only nineteen years of age you risked your health and life in keeping others safe from harm. God Bless you and I thank your family for sharing you with us.

God Bless!

Patrolman J.P. Furman 191
Schererville, IN
2009-03-24

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

2009-03-23

Rest in peace brother...You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers, and may you family know that you were truly a hero!

Patrolman
Bellevue Iowa Police Department
2009-03-23

May God Bless Officer Parker, his family, and fellow officers. Thank you for your service Sir. Rest in Peace.

Police Officer
Ohio
2009-03-23

Talk about sacrifice !!!

Americans like Mark Parker make the United States of America the greatest counrty on Earth..

May he rest in peace and may his family and friends know that his dedicated service is honored and will never be forgottem. Prayers to all.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Department
2009-03-23

Officer Parker,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft
2009-03-23

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE.... YOU ARE A TRUE HERO AND WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE....YOUR SIS IN BLUE

PFC/DIST.IV/OXON HILL
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MARYLAND
2009-03-23

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Corrections Officer Mark Parker, and the Orange County Department of Corrections. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Parker, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
2009-03-23