Alyssa Nicole Parker
"Lissy"
August 11^th 2002 - January 15^th 2006

Orlando Sentinel News Article

This is my daughter Alyssa. On January 15, 2006 we lost our precious angel to a drowning accident. It happened so fast and now all we are left with are the beautiful memories and the "could've, should've, would've."

Drowning has become an epidemic across the nation for children ages 1-4, an epidemic that can be prevented.

As parents and adults we must stop this epidemic, before it claims more lives. We must follow these simple steps:

• Always assign an adult "water watcher"

• Never leave a child unattended for any reason

• Install a child proof fence around your pool

• Install a pool alarm

• Make sure you have a shut off valve for your drains

• Enroll your children in swimming lessons early

These may seem like simple common sense things and they are, but we get too busy in our lives and forget the simple things and that is when tragedy strikes. We hope that our story will help to save another child.

In Loving Memory,
The Parker Family