Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

March 27, 2009

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

March 27, 2009

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

March 26, 2009

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

March 26, 2009

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

March 26, 2009

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

March 26, 2009

Rest in peace brother.

P/O Steve Cabral
Baltimore City Police Dept

March 26, 2009

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

March 26, 2009

The battle is over brother rest in peace

Sgt Greg Meagher
RCSO, Georgia

March 25, 2009

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

March 24, 2009

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

Police Officer

March 24, 2009

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

March 24, 2009

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

March 23, 2009

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

March 23, 2009

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

Police Officer
Ohio

March 23, 2009

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

March 23, 2009

Officer Parker,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

March 23, 2009

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

March 23, 2009

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

March 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Corrections Officer Parker. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

VIPS Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

March 23, 2009

Mark,
When I heard about the shooting in roll call that crippled you and took the lives of your fellow law enforcement officers in 1984 I was a only Rookie. I still remember sitting down to write to you and sending you a patch from my department. Almost two years later you wrote back and we quickly became friends. When I met you and your family in Florida in 1987, I learned the true meaning of sacrifice, dedication, and love. You were and will always be my hero. Your infectious sense of humor and the love you had for life was evident. The world was a better place because you were in it, and I am a better person and police officer because you touched my life.
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers in Florida.

Captain Laura Kenyon
Fairfax City PD, Virginia

March 23, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

March 23, 2009

On behalf of my fellow recruits from the Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Corrections Officer Parker. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Session 46: Schenectady, NY

Recruit Carrie Kane
Zone 5 Academy

March 23, 2009

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

March 22, 2009

Rest easy my brother we'll take the watch from here.

A.J. Miscoi
H.C.S.D. Corrections Div.

March 22, 2009