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Name: Army Spc. Charles ‘Dusty’ Parrish
Age: 23
From: Jasper, Ala.
Assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Incident: 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.
Died:
June
04, 2009
Was 1 month short of returning home
The Associated Press
JASPER, Ala. — A 23-year-old soldier from Jasper died in rocket-propelled grenade attack in northern Iraq, just about a month shy of his expected return from Iraq next month, his mother said.
Spc. Dusty Parrish died June 4 during a reconnaissance mission to clear land mines, said his mother, Tina Rigsby.
Rigsby said her son was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and had recently re-enlisted. She said he had been in Iraq for 14 months and was to be stationed in Columbus, Ga., after his expected return from Iraq on July 15.
His homecoming was eagerly anticipated by his wife, Ashley, and his 4-year-old son Caden, Rigsby said.
An Army medic, Parrish trained many of the medics who assisted in his surgery after the attack, his mother said.
“They said he gave a good fight,” she said.
Parrish graduated from Walker County...
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Charles Dusty Parrish
BY Anonymous on Jul 09, 2011 | |  | 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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Prayers & Condolences For:
Charles Dusty Parrish
BY Anonymous on Mar 23, 2010 | | | | I miss you son.
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Charles Dusty Parrish
BY Anonymous on Jul 13, 2009 | | | | 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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Prayers & Condolences For:
Charles Dusty Parrish
BY Anonymous on Jun 20, 2009 | | | | 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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Prayers & Condolences For:
Charles Dusty Parrish
BY Anonymous on Jun 13, 2009 | | | | Thank you Dusty. You're our Hero!!
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Charles Dusty Parrish
BY Anonymous on Jun 12, 2009 | | | | viet nam 1969. thank you dusty for your supreme sacrafice.Dude'69
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Prayers & Condolences For:
Charles Dusty Parrish
BY Anonymous on Jun 10, 2009 | | | | Thank you for your service. May God Bless You and comfort your family & friends.Rest in Peace.
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