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 In Memory
Over the years we have had to say goodbye to some of our classmates.
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** Dates unknown
Brad Parks passed away unexpectedly at the age of 12.
At the time of his passing Mr. Parks was an 8th grade student attending A.L. Mebane in Alachua, Florida.
** November 20, 1972 - July 22, 1989
Kemberly "Kemi" Anne Holton died at age 16 as the result of an automobile accident.
Miss Holton was a lifetime resident of Alachua County and a student. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Gainesville. (via: Gainesville Sun)
 August 16, 1971 - February 17, 2002
Kristofer "Kris" Allan Herschleb passed away from cancer at the age of 30.
 June 18, 1972 - April 9, 2004
Raymond "Ray" Edison Jones, Jr. died at the age of 31 while on patrol with the U.S. military in Iraq.
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31 |
| Hometown: |
Gainesville, FL |
| Date of Death: |
4/9/2004 |
| Incident Location: |
Beiji, Iraq |
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| Branch of Military: |
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Army |
| Rank: |
Sgt. 1st Class |
| Unit: |
1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery, 1st Infantry Division |
| Unit's Base: |
Schweinfurt, Germany |
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| Raymond E. Jones Jr. was an outgoing youngster who excelled in school but joined the Army before completing college. Though he liked the military life, his father, Raymond Jones Sr. said, he didn't talk of war. Staff Sgt. Jones, 31, was killed April 9 by a rocket-propelled grenade attack while on patrol. He was stationed in Germany. The Gainesville, Fla., native was "outgoing, smiling, joking" during his student years, his father said. He also was a high school wrestler, and showed miniature horses. Jones finished his first year at the University of Florida before enlisting in the Army in 1991. (via: Associated Press) |
** June 19, 1972 - January 21, 2006
Kenneth "Ken" William Barker passed away unexpectedly at the age of 33.
Mr. Barker was a lifelong resident of Gainesville. He was an A.S.E. certified diesel mechanic, an avid fisherman, camper and outdoorsman. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. (via: Gainesville Sun)
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