“The first shot of a war hits the heart of a mother.”

Fallen soldier honored with plaque dedication
By JOHN GUTEKUNST
Today's News-Herald
Published Monday, May 14, 2012

Former Parker resident Ara Tyler Deysie was honored May 12 with the unveiling of a plaque in his honor at Western Park. Pfc. Deysie was killed in action May 9, 2008, in Paktia Province, Afghanistan.

Yava quoted a Chinese proverb:
“The first shot of a war hits the heart of a mother.”

The plaque honoring Deysie was placed in Western Park because he often played there while growing up in Parker.

The plaque was purchased by members of the 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division and sent to his mother, Lori Deysie. The regiment has purchased plaques for all its fallen members.

Lori Deysie asked the Parker Town Council to have the plaque installed at Western Park. The council agreed, and the town purchased a decorative boulder to mount it on. The plaque was installed earlier this year.

Lori Deysie was the guest of honor at the dedication. She now lives in Lake Havasu City. She was given an escort to Parker by the Blue Star Mothers and the Patriot Guard motorcycle riders.
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