Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Wow... two years have passed now and so much has happened. Bryan County is like Sumter on Sunday before church gets out, but I don't mind. Just takes some getting used to. Back on the road where my heart always is... and was right about the new partner... not much like you at all. Just wanted to stop by and let you know I always keep you with me out here because I know you loved it too. Sleep well... I still got your back.

Dep. R.D. Fernandez
Bryan County Sheriff's Department

May 16, 2007

TWO YEARS TODAY CORPORAL. WE REMEMBER AND PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY. YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE ARE ALWAYS REMEMBERED.

LANCE CORPORAL PARKER, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

May 16, 2007

Trooper Parker:

God, how I remember as a child frequently pretending to be a South Carolina Highway Patrol "Trooper" ! They were always in my opinion the most professional agency (even though I knew many cops who were assigned to other Charleston County agencies), in the State of South Carolina. I thought that one day I would return to South Carolina and pursue my childhood dream. I ended up staying in California and joined the LAPD.

I still treasure a letter sent to me by a relative of Trooper Marvin Titus (RIP) afer his funeral (murdered on 11/20/1991), and it always hurts to find out that another Carolinian has made the ultimate sacrifice.

May You Rest - In - Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

May 16, 2007

IT HAS BEEN TWO YEARS TO THE DATE THAT I WAS UNABLE TO GET THRU THE FLAMES AND IT HAS BEEN TWO YEARS TO THE DATE THAT I THINK OF YOU DAILY. AS I CHECK ODMP AND SEE OTHER BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO GAVE THERE ALL I STILL FIND MYSELF GOING BACK TO YOUR REFLECTIONS AND CAN TELL HOW MUCH YOU ARE MISSED BY SUSAN AND MRS. BREWER. TROOPER I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON US AND I ASK THAT YOU WILL CONTINUE TO PROTECT US. RIP MY BROTHER.

INV. RUDY TISDALE
CLARENDON S.O./USMS TFO

May 16, 2007

Lance Corporal Parker,
On this the anniversary of your leaving us in the physical sense we pay tribute to your spirit. Tonight the Evening Watch of the Henry County Georgia Police Department’s North Precinct will hit the street in your honor. Please watch over us as we continue your fine work.

For the entire shift,
Sergeant V.T. Rosen

Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Deaprtment

May 16, 2007

My thoughts are with your family and co-workers on the anniversary of your passing. May God continue to give you all comfort. Heros are never forgotten.
Thank you for your service.
The memory of a good person is a blessing- Proverb 10:7

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

May 16, 2007

Dearest Jon,
This time two years ago I think you had already gone to Heaven, but we here did not yet know, at least family didn't; I suppose your law enforcement comrades knew. I will never forget that phone call as long as I live. I will never forget the look on Susan's face, her copious tears, the nights she cried herself into an exhausted sleep. We will never have the joy of holding little Luke and Olivia and sharing in their lives as you and Susan parented them. I don't know why God allowed you to die, but to do anything but to trust Him is to cease to live the bountiful life He has for those of us who remain. I am reminded of what King David said when his infant son died: "He will not return to me, but I shall go to him:" so it is with us.
Love you and miss you sooooooooooooooooooo much,
Ma B

Debbie Brewer
family

May 16, 2007

It breaks my heart everytime I hear that another officer was killed. Thank you for your service. Please watch over your fellow officers and keep them safe.

May 16, 2007

Mat you sleep safe with our Lord and may He bless you and your loved ones.

May 16, 2007

Two years have passed since you were called away from duty and you have not been forgotten. I know the tears of love still flow from the many broken hearts left behind. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and protect them and also those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 15, 2007

Today is Monday, the second official day of Police Week Activities. Susan is in attendance in remembrance of you, of course, and representing our state as a Carolina COPS officer. Yesterday she visited the Wall where your name is recorded and left a rock there inscribed with the word 'valor'. She also attended the Candle Light Vigil yesterday evening. We miss you so much. All of the honors in the whole wide world can ever ease the pain of your loss, although we do appreciate them, for you deserve to be honored for giving your all. Love you, son. See you before too long. Your Ma-in-law Debbie

Debbie Brewer
family

May 14, 2007

Jonathan:
I didn't get to meet you before I have gotten to know you through Susan and you were a wonderful person. Thank you for the job you continued to perform in keeping our State safe. Like Sgt Gamble said about Mike, "God had plenty of thorns in His rose garden," but now He's got 2 rose bushes you and Mike. I promie to be supportive to Susan.

Diane Chappell, wife of LCpl Mike Chappell

Diane Chappell
Survivor of LCpl Michael A Chappell

April 18, 2007

Hello Jonathan,

Today was a beautiful day here in Sumter. I miss seeing you around town stopping cars and talking on the radio. I always laughed when you were around. You would always make us laugh when you came in the radio radio room. I'm just sorry we had to lose someone so special and dear to so many people. You will never be forgotten. I sit sometimes and wonder why? I know your in a better place, watching over us. Miss you.

TC02 Betsy Springs
Sumter PD/SO Office

TCO2 Betsy Springs
Sumter PD/CO Telecommunicator

April 2, 2007

Today is the first day of spring. The weather is beautiful; the sun is shining warmly yet there is still a coolness in the air. The birds are nesting; did Susan tell you that a pair of wrens have made a nest near your house and that there are five little blue eggs in it? It is good that God gave us the four seasons. The change of season has generated a strong feeling of joy and hope in me--for today at least! I rejoice in the knowledge that you are in the best place there is ever to be: heaven. I will see you before too long.
Love,
Mom B.

Debbie Brewer
family

March 21, 2007

Dear Jonathan:

You were a cute little boy when I had the pleasure of teaching you piano in Sumter. You grew up to become such a handsome young man. I know your parents were very proud of you. It caused me much anguish when I learned of your untimely death. I can only imagine what your loss will do to your mother and your wife. God's speed, Jon Parker, and may ranks of angels surround you with eternal light. I will always remember you!

Charles K. Moss
Jonathan's childhoon piano teacher

March 19, 2007

Today is the first time I have had the courage to look at this site. Today and this week especially, I just want to honor the love, marriage, life... that you and Susan shared. Watching you live, I was proud of you, prayed for you, and respected you for what you did for your community as an officer. The soft place in my heart for you, however, is how well you loved my friend. I think ya'll were a good example of what a marriage should be. We miss you, miss you, miss you! Love, Dana, Bryan, and Thayne

Dana

February 14, 2007

To echo Ptl. Noonan's words below: You will NEVER be forgotten.
Love you and miss you,
Ma B.

Debbie Brewer
family

February 13, 2007

Parker family,
I was preparing for my bicycle ride to Washington D.C. and was reflecting back to last year when I rode for Jon. It was a remarkable experience to meet Jon's parents at the wall last while riding in on my bike. Jon's family is in my prayers. To check our progress you can look up the Police Unity Tour, Northern Chapter on the web.I wanted to say it was an honor to ride for Jon and just know again he will NEVER be forgotten!!!

Ptl. Edward Noonan
Chester Township Police

February 9, 2007

Jon just wanted to say I was thinking about you. Thanks for the warning that night. I miss you.

Wesley McLeod
Friend

January 22, 2007

Jon,

Its been forever and a day since we last saw each other. I drove by your home in Sumter on Christmas day to show my soon to be wife where my two best friends lived and to drop off christmas cards...in hopes that your mom or O'shea's family would pass the info along so we could catch up. O'shea and I spoke today for the 1st time in 10 years and I asked about how you and your wife were doing....

I miss you Jon and Im sorry I let so much time pass by.

-David Hudgins




The Hudgins Family
John, Oraporn, Diana and David

David Hudgins
Friend of the family

December 27, 2006

Parker~

I didn't know about this site until I was led here through another unfortunate event... on the 10th, Bryan Co. lost its first deputy ever in the line of duty... in a wreck... Needless to say, all those old wounds are open again.

It's been 2 1/2 months since I left SCSO and I am still waiting for my certification so I can hit the road. I'm sure that in the future (as in the past) partners will come and go, but none are ever the same as your "first". I'm glad mine was you.

Know that I think of you often and always with fond memories. Merry Christmas.

"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God." (Mt. 5:9)

Dep. R. D. Fernandez
Bryan County Sheriff's Dept, GA

December 13, 2006

Jon,
I just read the reflection that Mama left about her trip to the mountains this past weekend. It reminded me of our trip and the many memories that we made that weekend. One memory that stands out in particular is our decision to go on the hike at Cades Cove. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but I soon realized that it was way longer than I thought it would be. Climbing up and down mountains, scaling the sides of them, bugs, that snake-like creature at the waterfall that I put my hand on are not my ideas of a good time. Despite my constant whining about being tired, hot, and wanting to get back to the car, you kept your composure and remained the optimistic outdoorsman, and kept telling me to keep walking. At some point during the hike you went into the woods and got me a walking stick to use, which we brought back home and you joked about how you were going to have it bronzed. But the one thing that I will always fondly remember is when you finally reached your limit on the hike and said to me, "Gosh, Sue, it’s not the Bataan death march." I know at that point you were ready to shove me off the mountain! It made me mad at the time, but I remember us laughing about it after we got home. That is what good memories are to me: things that aggravated us both at the time, but eventually realizing how silly they really were. I miss not having you with me to make new memories and share the ones from years past. The memories that we did make together are things that can’t be taken from me, and I will hold on to them until the day I die.


I am adjusting to life without you the best that I can. I try to laugh as much as possible, because I know you wouldn’t want me to be sad. I know you would expect me to pull myself up by the bootstraps and get back to living life. That is what I am doing everyday. I will never let your memory be forgotten because you were always a special person to me and you will always be that person in my heart and mind.
Love You Always and Forever,

Sue
Widow of Trooper Parker

December 6, 2006

I just returned from a long weekend and my first trip to Sevierville-Pigeon Forge-Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I know now why you and Susan chose to visit there a few years ago. I made sure to visit Cades Cove. I tried to see it as you might have; the mountains are so beautiful and majestic; walking in the abandoned cabins and in one of the Primitive Baptist Churches was inspiring and humbling. I often thought that I was in a place that was special to you and Susan. I saw a doe with a couple of fawn and a solitary buck walking across a field. I wish that you were here so that we could compare and share our impressions of that wonderful place. Miss you so.

Debbie Brewer
family

December 4, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving Jon, I know you would rather be here with family and friends but I know your spirit is alive and well. I miss and think of you daily.

L/Cpl T.L. Cannaday
SC Highway Patrol

November 23, 2006

Last Saturday night Zack and I had one of those talks about one of those talks that we all similarily shared another Saturday night that doesn't seem that long ago. We miss you Jon.

Marc Brewer
brother in law

November 22, 2006