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Come celebrate the life of Sherman Parker & the birth of the STP Memorial Foundation
“September 18th marks the one year anniversary of our dear friend’s passing. To honor Sherman’s memory, a few of his closest friends have decided to form a 501c3 non profit organization to further Sherman’s important work in […]

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The late Rep. Sherman Parker pictured with now Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer
The Affton Alumni Association will induct nine new members into its Hall of Fame. The elite inductees have served in positions across the globe and range from a nurse and an entertainer to a state representative and a police sergeant,
The new members will be ushered […]

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The Missouri Republican State Committee selected David Cole of Cassville, Missouri as the new party Chairman last weekend. This paragraph from the release touting his selection is what caught our attention most:
“As Chairman, I am committed to continuing the hard work needed to be successful by growing our grassroots, communicating our message to new audiences, […]

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By Sylvester Brown Jr.
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
Death is an accepted reality for most. But when a young life slips away suddenly, the accepted often becomes unacceptable.
Such is the case with Sherman Thompson Parker, the first African-American elected to the state House from St. Charles County. Parker died last week after suffering a brain aneurysm at age […]

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Sherman Thompson Parker
1971-2008
Sherman’s viewing will be
Friday, September 26th 2008 from 8:30 - 9:30 am at:
Austin A. Layne Mortuary, Inc.
7302 West Florissant Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63136
Funeral and burial will follow.
After the burial, a repast will be at
Nubia Cafe
5860 Delmar
St Louis, MO 63112
In lieu of flowers or plants, the family has asked that you make […]

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