Life of a Lioness - The story of Cpl. Jennifer Marie Parcell
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2011
- The ratifications of the 19th Amendment and Title IX have given American women opportunities they never had before modern times. There is one policy, however, that keeps our women in uniform from holding jobs involving direct combat. It's called the Combat Exclusion Law. Sgt. Todd Hunter shares an intimate story on how today's battlefield doesn't always cater to the law.
I knew Cpl Parcell, she was attached to my unit in Iraq as a lioness when she was killed in the suicide blast which also took the life of our SgtMaj and one of our interpreters. The blast also killed an Iraqi Police Officer and one civilian. I spoke with her almost every day she was with us in the course of our duties. She was a good Marine and everyone enjoyed working with her. Her loss was a blow to the unit. In my opinion her efforts contributed to the success of our mission.
Semper fi😢
So sorry for your loss
Kind sir I was 0481 mos. Small but a very tight group of degenerate SOBs. Seeing Robinson in this video was a bit of a shock to me. I can remember him as a Cpll yelling at me in formation. Cpl Windsor checking out best of luck.
That's awesome to hear that her efforts contributed to the success of the mission. May she be remembered.
MAG BAS 4 LIFE
She was attached to my squad (Joker 1-2) as one of our lionesses while we were on ECP guard. I was there that day, she died doing what we as men couldn't, searching females. Sgt. Maj. Ellis was also killed that day, and many more wounded. They were both good Marines doing what they loved. RIP CPL. Parcell, your watch has ended, stand easy.
Dane Bell thank you for your service, my brother also so served. He was a Pvt. In the Army deployed in Afghanistan. He lost a lot of buddies so he knows what your going through. If this isn't too personal, what was it like in Pakistan
Thanks man. I have never been to Pakistan so I couldn't tell you. I have only been to Iraq and Afghan.
God bless you buddy, sorry for your loss
I'm sorry for you loss. Thank you, all those like you, for your service.
MOS
We were stationed in Okinawa together. I remember the 1st day she came on island. Rest in peace Devil Dog.
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Thank you for serving brother & my hearty condolences !
You served with my cousin James Acevedo. I served from 2003-2007.
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I will never forget her. Ever. I was in the logistics school with her. I was 25 and she was only 19 but wanted to go someplace for Easter. So we went together. We became friends. I will never forget landing in Iraq and she was one of the first people I saw on the airfield and told me she was about to go out into the province. We hugged and I prayed with her. My buddy who was the chaplain's RP saw her and was there when she passed. I was grateful to have known her.
I am a 60 something Marine from another era, sitting in front of my computer screen at 7 am crying like a baby. A truly nice video about a lovely young Marine.
I know words mean nothing but to Corp. Parcell " Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi".
146rwj I’m a 47 year old Marine Veteran, and i’m watching this with tears in my eyes. God speed Marine, Semper Fi and thank you for your sacrifice. You are loved.
As a "60 Something" Squid, I feel the same loss & the same tears.
I was privileged to serve aboard Ship with a fine, fine bunch of Jarheads that I remember only with kindness and fond respect.
No matter the uniform, it is only right and proper to shed tears for the loss of such a fine member of our Military Community. Service rivalries aside, we all served under the same Colors & that makes us Kinfolk
"Marines may Die...BUT The Corps Lives Forever"
me too bro's.. Semper Fi to that little fire pissin hard charger!!
At ease Marine, at ease.
Wow...she arrived right after I left. That was a hot time in Anbar. It took real guts to volunteer to go outside the wire - I never did. I've got all the respect in the world for female Marines and I'm so glad that they're finally getting the full respect of the rest of the world, proving themselves time and again under fire to be no better friend and no worse enemy than any other Marine.
Semper Fi
+Joe Mitchell Here Here !! Thank you both for the comment and your service. You hit the nail right on the head Sir. Semper Fi Brother.
BAM'S,...BAD ASS MARINES!!!, VIETNAM ERA, 2531. 3/5.
SEMPER FI SISTER
Cpl Parcell was the embodiment the Marine Corps motto of Semper Fidelis. She makes me proud to know she served my beloved Corps in the way she did. I salute you, and God bless you and your family.
She was attached to my unit while we were in Iraq. I was a Navy Corpsman and she was my first casualty that ran to after the suicide bomber. I never forget what i told her while trying to help her and feel that I let her down. I still remember her face and wish there was more I could do to save her. God bless her and her family.
I have just viewed her story. You did not let her down. I am confident, even though I don't know you that you did the best you could.
Fro MASH
Rule 1 young men die in war
Rule 2 doctors can't prevent rule 1
I was told that she did not survive at all and only found her dog tags. I'm glad she had someone to be there for her while she passed. Thank you Doc!
I actually cried for her REST IN PEACE SISTER. RIP
I too cried for my sister Marine. I was active duty when WMs did not see combat. That is not to say it never happened, just that is was not common.
As a big brother to a Marine sister I'm proud of you.
Thank you for your Heroism 🇺🇸
She was attached to my squad (Joker 1-2) as one of our lionesses while we were on ECP guard. I was there that day, she died doing what we as men couldn't, searching females. Sgt. Maj. Ellis was also killed that day, and many more wounded. They were both good Marines doing what they loved. RIP CPL. Parcell, your watch has ended, stand easy.
Just seen this for the first time. I'm a former British Royal Marines Commando.
Sorry for your loss USMC.
Semper Fi, Royal Marine!
You earned that title and it's forever. You are not a former but a Royal Marine for life, brother.
I hope and pray people watch this story of a fellow Marine and realize the sacrifices these individuals make for their country. We are not super heroes, but common people willing to do what the majority of the public will not do because it is the right. Just because we might be soldiers, sailors, or Marines it does not mean we are not human beings first. We are simply ordinary people willing to do extraordinary things. Semper Fi Marine. You are the epitome of what makes this country great and I am glad I got to see your story. God Bless!
age 20..so young and such a beautiful woman aswell. True US Marine Semper Fi .
R.I.P from England
Thank you Cpl. Parcell and family for your sacrifices. God speed young warrior your watch has ended. We have it from here Jennifer. R.I.P Marine !!!! : (
Godspeed SemperFi Marine.
I'm sad about this
I served with Jennifer in AL Asad. You are missed. Rest in Peace Marine.
She was an example for all Marines. Marines die it happens. As long as the Marine Corps lives, she lives. Semper Fi.
We were in the same company in Oki. We were training to deploy to Iraq when I heard what had happened, and I went to her service at the Chapel. I deployed a few months later, yet ten years later, I'm still here.
We were in blue diamond when this happened. We will remember your sacrifice and continue to honor your memory. There was an old war dog that spoke of her that day, what he said has always stuck with us. Marines don't die we just move on to our next duty station. Till we meet again at the next duty station.
Rest in Peace Sister! You are a credit to all in the Corps. You wore the Red Patch well and with honor. From a Red Patch Sgt (77-84) I salute you. Prayers for the Family! SEMPER FI!
Thank you Cpl. Parcell for the great sacrifice that you made for our great country. Your commitment to the cause of freedom has not been wasted. Thank you
All these years later and I still remember her warm smile and contagious laugh.. Marines like Jenny are waiting inside heavens gates.
This is one of the good things that social media, and things like youtube does. It marks these memories, and lets people know that "casualty" is not just a number. We won't for get the sacrifice.
Former Navy CT, here. I served with the Navy, Marines, Army, and Coast Guard, and consider them all my brothers and sisters; it takes a piece of my soul every time I hear of one of them passing (and they're welcome to that piece...we earned it together). The fact that this young woman, this young Marine, touched so many lives, so many of whom have posted here, is a testament to who she was, and in keeping with the highest standards I've come to expect of the United States Marine Corps. Semper fi.
Rest in Peace Sister! You are a credit to all in the Corps. You wore the Red Patch well and with honor. From a Red Patch Sgt (77-84) I salute you. Prayers for the Family! SEMPER FI!
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Sorry, I'm a civilian, 4F and missed Nam.
Don't know what you mean by 'red patch'.
R.I.P Cpl. Jennifer Parcell you will be missed
14 years later.
She saved my life…I think of her everyday. She took all the shrapnel I would have received. Our corpsman and I stayed with her until she passed…🫡
as a former Navy Corpsman who worked with the marines....semper fi cpl Parcell....woman to woman, we defended our nation, you have paved the way for more women to serve valiantly
You're never forgotten, and always will be remembered!!! To those who took that oath thank you for your service!!! Forever shall I call you my brothers and sisters!!! To those 44 people who disliked this video no explanation is possible for you to understand!!! To all those who liked this video, No explanation is necessary!!!
I had the pleasure and privilege to work with this young marine...out of HADITHA DAM IRAQ...RIP..Devil Dog..
Nice to see that the coments are respectfull here. A big salute to CPL. Parcell!
Wow I look up to her. I'm shipping off in a few months to boot camp, I'll keep her in mind through training. This is what I strive to be. Her attitude, her outlook on life, her values. What a role model.
Marines make me So Damn Proud to be An American !!!
If u really proud then save their lives by not sending them in other countries....
Fuck yeah tell me about it devil dog nation OOOORAHHHH
What a sad story. I am a Marine who served during the Vietnam era. It tears my insides up to read of these heroes no longer with us. Semper Fi!
She's a Marine... she kept the faith... and when duty called... she was there, doing what she was trained to do.
Don't count a female Marine short. They're MARINES. That's the long and the short of it.
Rest in peace Corporal Parcell... thank you for your honorable service and your sacrifice, and God bless your family and friends.
Much Respect....Thank You for your service.....
God Bless this wonderfully selfless and heroic Marine. Her story inspires me to be a better person. Semper Fi Cpl Parcell. I just posted this video to my Facebook page and urged others to take the time to learn of your story. Rest easy.
The heck with you who dislike this amazing Marines life.
Someone once said something like this,, " Let us not Mourn for fallen heroes , but rejoice for those with courage that have gone to War,,,,,,,,, It was something like that, I have always taken solitude in this . Sempri-Fi
Hard to give his documentary a thumbs up....God bless my fellow marine..may we remember all those that have served. Sgt. Valdes 1961-1965
You are still missed Jennifer, there are still days I cannot believe that we in bootcamp together and that you replaced my lioness group. You are always in my thoughts
SALUTE MARINE HOOOYAAA US NAVY FROGMAN...
This was posted on 06/17/2011 my comment is from 02/12/2019. I've never known anything about Jennifer... Yet... Her loss still brought me to tears. Apparently, her mother achieved HER goal... She is not only remembered... she is loved by someone that's never known anyone close to her. You can't cry for someone without first loving them. I cried... I am not ashamed. I hope her mother reads this. 💘💔💜
I was never in any branch of the military, but this brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for all that have served past present and future. I have nothing but the updo most respect for all of you.
Oorah!! Rest In Peace Marine! God Bless your family and thank you for your service!
Semper Fi Lioness!!
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God Bless this family for raising such wonderful children...seems many parents should take notes
God bless. RIP Cpl Jennifer Parcel. Semper Fi. Thankyou for your service, your sacrafice will never be forgotten.
This made me weep and cry like a baby!
I was there, she saved my life…she walked right behind me and took all the shrapnel I would have gotten…bet you never expected a comment like this…but I scroll every year around this time and pick out a random comment…we love for her memory
May GOD BLESS HER AND HER ENTIRE FAMILY!! I SERVED WITH HER WHEN SHE WAS IN OKINAWA! I HAVE MANY GREAT MEMORIES WITH HER AS A FRIEND AND SISTER-IN-ARMS! SHE WILL BE MISSED!! CPL MELLO
@GySgtDave, God bless you, Cpl. Parcell, the Sgt. Major, your interpreter and all affected by this blast. You all make me proud to have been a Marine. S/F, David Nixon (former 1st Lt. 1978-82)
I have the outmost respect for female soldiers they can kick ass trust me and there strong I got pulled on a chopper by one them when I was hit hard by an IED that took my leg god bless all my brothers and sisters
She's a Marine. Not a solider. She EARNED that title. Respect it.
Logan Long you know what he means. don't be an ass
@@loganl8643 this man lost his leg in war and you're telling him how to show respect? Smh
J A
Based on what evidence?
J A
My point is we’ll never know how they’d fair in combat, because world war 2 is over.
God bless your memory my Marine sister! Even though we never met my time was way before yours. You are still my Marine sister! SEMPER FIDELIS FOREVER! OOHRAH
RIP. I did not know you, but thank you for your service.
I remember seeing her several times on AL ASAD...God Bless you "Gold Star" mom. She will live forever...Because the Marine Corps will live forever. Her blood is forever embedded in the Scarlet and Gold flag of the Corp!!!. Semper FI
Ma'am, you have my utmost respect and gratitude. I agree with you in that a females can be a Marine or military member. A Marine is a Marine, and I believe that if a women can make the cut, she should go for it. Again, Thank You
Thank you for your service. Blessings to your family.
Love and respect to this brave Lady from the UK... America and Britain are strong together ex British Army
Made me cry too. I was deployed to Iraq 2006 bout 20 clicks south of Fallujah so I never got to see her but we did have a total of 7 death too and every time I think about Iraq it brings pain I always remember those brave Marines who sacrificed themselves. It was an absolute honor serving with them.
Rest Peacefully little lady, my sincere sympathies to your family and Marine Corp comrades. Thank you
God Bless the Family of this AMERICAN HERO and all the ones like her.
Five years ago today. I'll never forget sitting in that chapel on Okinawa for her memorial.
Rest in peace Marine. You are the true meaning of "the few, the proud".
Semper Fi, God bless you Jenny, you are a BEAUTIFUL angel now !!!
From an old army tanker, hooah and semper fi!!!!
who is cutting onions in here...I render my salute.
Marine, Stand down, prepare to man your next post, guarding the streets of heaven. Semper Fi and Rest in Peace.. !stsgt USMC ret
No better words.....
I have a daughter who was a lioness in the Helmand province in Afghanistan around 2005-2006 I believe. She was there 4 times so I might have the years confused. She only did it for a few months but she and I took a lot of pride in that service.
Jennifer Parcell- consider the name remembered.
God bless you, RIP Marine..
I offer some balance as a lifelong supporter of the Corps. God Bless Jenny and her family.
The best measure of a life is how much one can touch others. Im just one in a long line to cry for the loss of this lioness.
Peace and healing to those that knew her
As a tired old Vietnam vet, I salute you Jenny. You have a strong family along with your former military brothers and sisters, you will never be forgotten.
"A GREAT MARINE" - "Semper-Fi Young Marine"
Rip to fellow Marine and resident of Maryland. Semper Fi
Respect & heartfelt thank you...
Semper Fi and God Bless you Marine.
Was with 2/3 Golf company at this time. 2/4 Golf from the MEU augmented us. I recall this. Thank you Cpl Parcell. Always faithful.
Semper Fi Jennifer Parcel, your in God's arms now guarding the gate of heaven, out of respect for you I have played the song Dancing in the Sky, it is a tribute to all loved one's who have given their all, God bless you Marine.
Thank you, CPL. Parcell
You will always be remembered. God bless the family of this beautiful young Marine.
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Sempre Fi Marine. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You and others like you live through those that knew you and people like me that know your story. God Bless!
9 years after and I find Jenny's story for the first time. My son served in Anbar 06-07.......... and remembers "hearing" of your Marines passing, when I talked to him about her. As a Devil Dog from the early 70's, I can whole hardheartedly say, the tears dropping today, fall for all lost but never forgotten fellow Marine's. We share in your loss and we also share in her amazing service. Rest easy now Marine.......I will never forget you!
Semper FI, Sister. See you in formation when it's my time to go.
Thank You for Your Service and Ultimate Sacrifice Cpl. Parcell, May You Forever Rest In Peace.
Todd, I have watched a lot of your UA-cam clips. This one just makes me cry. For Cpl. Parcell and all the other Marines, Army, on the ground. I just hired a E-7 Army vet. He was there. Those check points. With the woman in a big bee keeper suit should have to take it off 30 ft away. Or turn around and go back. Wearing that much can hide weapons. We are at war. Make our Marines safe. Screw that pat down crap.. Come on General's. If it war. don't let people dressed like that get that close.
No words. Just tears. May our country be worthy of heroines like her!
Our Marine sisters are awesome….Semper Fi
I'm glad to hear of the Cpl's service, to her family Ihope you have the peace you deserve. S/F
Thank you for your brave service and sacrifice Lioness! I am proud to be your sister Marine, and I will always remember and honor your memory.♥️🇺🇸
From one military veteran to another, Cpl. Parcell, you were the model Marine and I offer my sincere condolences to all of your family and friends. Semper Fidelis could never ring more true for an outstanding young Marine like you.
Many of the comments on this vid are absolutely disgusting! How many of these 14 year old trolls have one tenth the heart and guts of this young woman. I am not American but served in the uS Army from 65-68. I have the utmost respect for her and those who serve. I am sick of hearing whiners complaining about standards and women in the forces. If you guys are so tough stand the post! A gal from my home town was an infantry Capt and the first Canadian woman killed in the Ghan. Grow up! It is as Justin Trudeau said 2016!
+sgtcrab1 oh waaaaaah. you want respect but you want easier standards? it doesnt work that way, buttercup
SEMPER FI... R.I.P. MARINE
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Sorry for your loss USMC. Former Royal Engineer here. My experience with females was one of respect. They often volunteered for dodgy missions before their male counterparts.
Some hard patrols searching for IEDs or driving fuel trucks to resupply isolated bases in Basra whilst knowing that each convoy would experience a complex ambush in an urban area.
REspect
Her family have suffered so much, they’re only comfort is knowing what she achieved for her country. Her name lives forever more x
As a Veteran I Salute Cpl Jennifer Parcell. A true Lioness. Prayers and Blessings!
Rest in peace! My heart goes out to her family and friends~
good for the Female soldiers, be proud, and I thank you
may you rest in peace nad I support all troops male and female, god bless you all, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart
An awesome tribute and remembrance for a soldier who gave her life while serving her country. May God bless Cpl Parcell, her family, and the United States of America.
This is an excellent tribute to a patriot!
She was getting into country just as I was leaving. So sad to hear shit like this.
I support and respect and honor all veterans and all troops, god bless you cpl Jennifer and family .
Thank you Service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for sharing her story. She will not be forgotten. Mom- from my entire family, thank you for keeping us safe. We owe you a debt we can never repay, but simply to remember. We will.
I feel sorry for her mother, is hard..My sister died in 2010..LORD BLESS AMERICA
I don't believe Cpl Parcell and I ever crossed paths, as she seems like a Marine I would have remembered, but we served together both in Okinawa and Iraq (Aug '06-Mar '07). I'm sorry that she wasn't on that flight home. I know it's nearly 8 years too late, but my heart goes out to her family. May she rest in peace, and guard Heaven's streets with her sister Marine, LCpl Juana NavarroArrellano.
Rest easy, Marine. You led the way. Semper Fi 🇺🇸 this old Marine salutes your sacrifice and thanks you for doing your duty. Fair winds and following seas, until Valhalla....