Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF SGT. MARK PARRY AND THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE BALTIMORE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT. GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU AND MAY HE KEEP YOU IN HIS ARMS. STAY SAFE MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS.

PTL DUANE CARPENTER
GONZALES PD

Mark,
It's March 5th and you would have been 43 years old today, I sure wish you were here so I could wish you a "happy birthday". I miss you so much, your voice, your laugh, your crazy stories. No one could tell a story like you! I miss you being in my life!
Happy Birthday, my brother
I love you, Maria

Maria

I saw Sgt. Parry the night he was in the accident, as I was going home at the end of my shift, just as he was starting his. I will remember that always, as he was as cheerful and pleasant that night as he always was to me, even though I did not get to know him as well as some of my brothers and sisters at PC6. My prayers go out to Mark's family. He served with honor and I will never forget him.

Officer 1st Class
Baltimore County MD Police

" I think now looking back, that we are not fighting an enemy. Sometimes we are fighting ourselves and the enemy is within us. Make yourself no mistake; give all to your brothers in blue. Never let their badge go tarnished only because, Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. When we meet again brothers, then we will smile, if not then we know that this party was well formed"!

This is what I said when my partners was slain. I hurt every time a brother in blue leaves us for any reason. Please pray for their families and make sure the babies, and wives of our brothers survive.

With the deepest sorrow and the never forgotten honor,

Detective Matthew Heckman
New Bern Police Department
New Bern, North Carolina

God bless Mark and his family. A college friend and a wonderful husband of my dear friend Lynne. Many memories of days gone by are comforting but his presence will be sorely missed in our world. He will be proud of his children as they grow because they have had a strong and loving beginning. Please know many lives have been changed by this loss and we pray good things will eventually unfold.
God bless Lynne and give her stength. J and R Stagno

jane stagno

I was honored to know Sgt. Parry and his family for a few years. This tragedy can never be forgiven. Sgt. Parry and his Wife, Lyn, were 2 of the best people you could ever know. She must now pass the good points of their personalities on to their children by herself. With Gods' grace she will be able to do this relying on all the strength she has. Please be there to help Lynne any time that you can.
Sincerly, Conrad "Gil" Gilbert

Anonymous

I just wanted to wish the family and friends of Sgt Parry all the best and to express my sincerest condolances on your loss. I, myself just lost a number of fellow officers in the September 11th attacks here in NYCity and 5 1/2 years ago I was hit head on by a drunk driver in a pickup truck, so I can understand your situation from different sides. He made the supreme sacrifice to make the streets safer for everyone else in your community. I have relatives that live in that general area of Maryland as well.Hopefully the drunk driver gets what they deserve by taking away a valuable member of our society. Take care and be well.

Police Officer Thomas Verni
New York City Police Department

I had the honor of starting my career working with Mark. He was the kind of guy who made even the "new guy" feel like a part of the team. My Next encounter with Mark was when he was " the new supervisor" on my shift. Mark was a cops cop and always made everyone he interacted with feel like they were a part of the team.

I have no doubt that if there are cops in heaven Mark is already walking the beat.

God bless you and your family my friend. Watch over all of us until our watch ends.

Pfc. Charles Massey
Baltimore County Police Department

Our thoughts and prayers goes out to Officer Parry family and friends. May God Bless you all.
D. Jones
Mother of
Officer Ron Jones
1972-2001

On behalf of the National Drug Interdiction Association, I would like to express my deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Sergeant Mark F. Parry. Nobody can ever be prepared for the unthinkable. We will all miss you fallen hero. Rest in peace brother, rest in peace.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Douglas R. Wright / Board of Directors
National Drug Interdiction Association

Sgt. Barry's family won't know me as I retired 8 years ago. I still want to send my support and my prayers for the family, especially the children who are now fathererless. Everyone needs to be together and work things out. There will be hard days and then it will get easier. It never will be 100% because Sgt. Barry isn't coming back. Just know the whole department, active and retired officers are there for you. God bless to you all.

retired Balto. Police
Baltimore County Police Department

May Sgt. Parry rest forever in peace. A man so dedicated and well respected by his troops and loved and adored by his family, we have to ask WHY? There are no answers to these tragedies that we face. Sgt. Parry will live forever as a hero and as a father. May his family find the solace and peace of mind to continue in these tragic days.

Deputy Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli
Worcester County Sheriffs Office

Sgt. Parry was a hero, not for how he died, but rather for how he lived. It hurts anytime we lose a fellow officer, but it is magnified when the loss is from the local family.
God bless his family, friends, and the department.

Andy
Baltimore City Police

Rest easy now family of the fallen brother. He is walking a beat on heavens street.

DETECTIVE BURNDRETT
FORSYTH CO. SHERIFFS DEPT.

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Perry family.

Bless you Sarge. You fought the battle others are afraid to fight. You are a credit to the Baltimore County Police and State of Maryland.

Police Emerald Society of Tidewater

Although I never met Sgt. Parry I always heard others speaking highly of him. It always hurts when we lose one of our own, its a tragedy for everyone which is never forgotten. I only hope that Sgt. Parry takes with him the respect and courage that he worked so hard to earn. God bless his wife, children and entire family.

Officer First Class Jeffrey A. Mickle
Baltimore County Police Dept.

I know this was most difficult on Marks family. My dad was in the hospital for 3 months before he passed, and it takes a toll on the family and loved ones. Our heartfelt sympathy and blessing to Marks family, his loved ones, and his Department. May God Bless. He gave his life for us, and we will never forget him!

SGT Jason Tyson
Wilmington Police Department, Wilmington NC

On behalf of the SouthEastern Arizona DUI Taskforce our heartfelt sympathies and condolences go out to Sgt. Parry's family and co-workers. He works a much safer beat now and he will always watch over the rest of and you from now on.

Anonymous

My deepest sympathies go out to Sergeant Parry's wife and three children, to the extended family and friends, fellow officers and members of the community. In these times of sorrow and pain, may you find comfort in knowing that others are praying for you and offering their support. We cannot control the destinies of our futures, but we can help mend the heart of pain.

Kirsten Moore
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Family and Friends, Our prayer for each of you is that you will find comfort and peace through this storm.

Cathy Hill, Widow
Deputy Barrett Hill
e.o.w. 12/4/00
Harris County Sheriff's Dept.

Cathy Hill, Widow

Mark was a super patrolman and when he finally decided to make rank won the repect of those who worked for him. Off duty he was a good time and loved his family. He was unselfish and would do anything for you or someone he did not know.

He is missed already.

Always a NIGHTHAWK!

Pfc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County PD

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Parry.


Uncle of Mississippi State Trooper
Paul Denham
E.O.W.
12-27-99

Danny Gibson

I used to get upset with my husband for reading this page every day...until our department lost two men on the same day. Now I understand. What a fitting tribute, to all the fallen officers that have walked the "thin blue line". They have not died in vain. Every officer that has the courage to continue their service is a true hero. They always were, but most people don't take the time to notice. My heart grieves for the family, and my prayers will continue. May St. Michael watch over all of you and may God bless and keep safe the family of Sgt. Parry.

Anonymous

From all accounts, Sgt. Parry was what a cop should be...one who always looked out for his troops and even the night he was struck, he was doing for someone else He worked for another supervisor during the holidays. He will be missed by all who knew him.

OFC Richard Kesterson
Baltimore County Police Dept.

Sgt. Parry,
Thank you for your service to Baltimore County and to your community. Rest in peace.

Anonymous