Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

March 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you suffered a long time and it is good to know you are safe in God's hands.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

March 20, 2009

Rest in peace CO Parker, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

March 20, 2009

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER PARKER. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. OFFICER PARKER, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

March 20, 2009

To Corrections Officer Mark Parker, to all family members and friends who call him beloved, and to his law enforcement family:

I was so sorry to learn of Mark's death and extend my sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you have suffered. Words are insufficient to describe the sadness I feel for the Parker family. May you find comfort in your faith and the support of the law enforcement community.

There are many police survivors who share this same journey with you, and that community will be there to support you. Mark's memory will be forever honored and revered.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Mark gave to his community and the citizens of Florida and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 19, 2009 and the intervening years of struggle since his injury occurred.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 20, 2009

From what I read Officer Parker's Courage and Self Sacrifice to Shield Civilians from getting Injured is the type of Courage I honor. Officer Parker May you rest in peace with Christ. God Bless all officers who displayed courage every day protecting and serving the citizens

Explorer
Marietta

March 20, 2009

YOU ANSWERED THE CALL TO DUTY MANY YEARS AGO. YOUR BRAVE ACTIONS THAT DAY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICEC DEPARTMENT

March 20, 2009

Rest easy brother.

PO S.Harris #241
Cicero PD Cicero,IL 3rd Watch

March 20, 2009

I never knew or even met you, but I do remember that tragic day so many years ago. You did your job well, now go rest and visit with your mom and dad.GODSPEED!

Leonard P

March 20, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

March 20, 2009

C.O. Parker Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

March 20, 2009

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 20, 2009

You fought a good fight Mark, Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

March 20, 2009

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin PD

March 20, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

March 20, 2009

Today we lost a real hero, but this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

March 20, 2009

Sir, I honor you. May you rest in peace. God Bless



mom of a correctional officer

Anonymous

March 20, 2009

Heaven has a new special angel named Mark. What a wonderful man Mark was & touched so many lives. Our thoughts, Love & Prayers are with the Parker Family. We enjoyed knowing Mark and were Civil War Reenactors with him years ago. What a Hero Mark is. GOD BLESS you all.

Debbie & Patrick Kennedy
Friend Fellow Civil War Reenactor

March 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster CIty Police Department

March 20, 2009

Rest in peace, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.....

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

March 20, 2009

Off Parker, you'll never be forgotten. May you rest in peace our brother.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

March 20, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 20, 2009

Rest in peace sir,You are a hero for us all to look up too OFFICER PARKER. You will never be forgotten. God bless your family.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

March 20, 2009

"Officer Parker, who was unarmed, was caught in the crossfire while attempting to shield citizens in the hallway."

Officer Parker defined what it means to be a true hero. His selfless act of bravery forever stands as an example of true spirit of those who serve. May God Bless him and keep his family.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Ian Roberts
Former Florida Police Officer

Ian Roberts - Firefighter/Paramedic
New Jersey

March 20, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

March 20, 2009