The following was published in the Springfield News-Sun on Sunday, June 22, 2008: Parrill, Gary, 38, of Lake Worth Florida, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 29, 2008, while working his shift as a hospice RN at the Veterans Medical Center West Palm Beach. He was born March 15, 1970, in Tallahassee, Florida, the son of Beverly (Fulcher) Allen and Bill Parrill. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served his country in the Gulf War as a medic on the front lines to support the Marines. Like many other Veterans, Gary suffered from Gulf War Syndrome. Gary worked with Hospice for 12 years inspiring fellow coworkers with his dedication to his patients and their families. At his memorial, coworkers told stories of his dedication and of the wonderful sense of humor he maintained during his Hospice work. Survivors include his parents, grandparents Ron and Ethel Parrill, sister Melissa (Glenn) Venrick, niece and god daughter Graysen, aunts Lisa (Rich) Mueller and Joyce Anestis, uncles Scott (Donna) Parrill and David Fulcher, numerous cousins and friends, and his beloved rescued Chihuahua's Luna and Daunte. He was preceded in death by his uncle Craig Parrill and father David Allen. Memorial contributions may be made to Chihuahua Rescue USA, P.O. Box 91485, Louisville, KY 40291.