Never forgottenUS Army ยท June 4, 2009
Charles Dusty Parrish of Jasper, Ala. is remembered in the Liberty Unites archive.
A LIFE REMEMBERED
Army Spc. Charles ‘Dusty’ Parrish died June 4 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered earlier that day in Jalula, Iraq, when his vehicle was struck by an anti-tank grenade.
PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES
All 8 messages preserved from the historic Liberty Unites archive are printed in this static page.
Man what a day that was, as someone who was with a different company but same battalion we were just getting ready to role out on our mission when I heard.
Man you were a good guy Parrish, gave good workout advice as well as good supplements. Generally just a positive attitude. Think about you alot brother, I pray you are resting easy.
God bless
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I am a very close friend of the pilot who medivaced Charles to the hospital that day. It was his first mission and would turn out to be his worst. I would like to share some of the letter that I recieved from the pilot on Aug 23, 2009. I will only share what is needed to be said and is a quote directly from the letter.
quote== (I've flown about 100 hours of combat since I got here on May 1st. The first mission I had turned out to be the worst mission I had. I was on scene in about 20 minutes. I flew the soldier 50 miles to the hospital. I pulled all the power the 2 engines had and landed as quickly as I could. We lost another Great American Soldier that day.His name was Charles Parrish. I hope to meet up with him in heaven some day) end quote. Even though He didn't know him personally Charles will forever be on his mind and in his prayers along with his family.
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I miss you son.
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I met Dustin while in training in san antonio. I was so sad to hear of his death. To all his family and friends who read this my thoughts and prayers are with you daily. To his mother and father, you should be so proud! You raised an amazing son and soldier. To Caden, your daddy loved you SOO much and spoke of you often. You were his pride and joy! Athough it doesn't take away the pain, he was and always will be a TRUE AMERICAN HERO!
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Dusty,
Angelight you are now!
Keep a safe watch over us all.
We love ya, shine bright,
Darling... dear loved one!
Auntie,
M
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Thank you Dusty. You're our Hero!!
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viet nam 1969. thank you dusty for your supreme sacrafice.
Dude'69
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Thank you for your service. May God Bless You and comfort your family & friends.
Rest in Peace.
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