Kristian E Parker

Slidell, Louisiana

September 29, 2003

Before his National Guard unit was deployed to the Middle East, Kristian Parker had been taking classes to become a nurse anesthetist. And he was engaged to be married. Parker, from Slidell, La., died Sept. 29 at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar. Officials think he had a heart attack. Survivors include his mother, Alexandra Parker.