The Final Salute
	
“Brothers and Sisters-in-Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another. 

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Clayton Maxwell (Corkey) Parrish our “Brother-in-Arms”.   To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Corkey.   To Corkey it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean War while serving 20 years in the U.S. Army.  Corkey, we commend you for your honorable military career.  You are a true patriot, who served your nation and your community with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country.  You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell.  You will be dearly missed from among our ranks.  GOD Bless you. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, the VFW Comrades of Post 4588 and the Disabled Veterans of DAV Chapter 30 in Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Corkey’s family and loved ones.

Brent Ebbesson, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Ron Delaney, Commander, VFW Post 4588
1004 Jeter Street, Bossier City, LA 71111

Johnny Welch, Commander DAV, Chpt 30
7012 Suntan St. Shreveport, LA 71108 
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud


This was the sweetest man I think I have ever meet! His smile was infectious and he was a true gentleman! Thank you Corkey for all the fish dinners you bought for me! Catch you on the other side good friend! Hold down the Fort until we all arrive! 

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Gary Clayton "Red" Parrish

Keith Eugene "Dilbert" Parrish

Noel Alan "Rub" Parrish

Jewel and Willie Myrle

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Diane Young (Jackie)

Gene Johnston (Kimberly)

Jacob Young

Sarah Parrish

Ed Parrish (Michelle)

Tristan, Steven, Olivia, Emma, Gavin and Wesley

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Clayton "CORKEY" Maxwell Parrish

February 16, 1931 – June 3, 2021

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