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EDMONTON TOTH, SPC ERIC LEE, 21, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, while in Iraq proudly serving his country. He was born April 16, 1983, in Glasgow, KY. After five years of dating, he married Andrea Brooks on February 15, 2003. He was a member of the A Battery 1st Battalion 623rd Field Artillery Kentucky Army National Guard in Tompkinsville, KY, since November 2003. He was an employee of Federal Mogul in Glasgow. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eulis Bragg, Frank and Dorie Toth and Fayette Paranto. He was also preceded in death by a close and dear friend, CJ Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Michelle (Brooks) Toth; his father and stepmother, Danny and Diane Toth; mother and stepfather, Brenda and Steve Paranto; father and mother in law, Gerald and Ruth Brooks; two sisters, Debbie Toth and Tasha Sturgeon; a foster sister, Samantha Carter; two brothers, Travis Sturgeon and Dereck Sturgeon; a grandmother, Ruby Froedge; a stepgrandmother, Cathy Paranto; his brother-in-law and his wife, Sgt. Ricky and Mindy Brooks; his sister-in-law and her husband, David and Bridget Traylor; three nieces, Addison Taylor and Jackline and Laura Carter; and four nephews, Nicholas and Ayden Traylor and Codie and Payton Brooks. He is also survived by his special friends, the soldiers of the 1st 623rd Field Artillery Battalion, who are continuing to serve our country in Iraq. His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2005, at the Edmonton Worship Center in Edmonton. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton and after 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Apr. 7, 2005.

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March 30, 2012

It has been 7 years today that God took you home. I miss you and will always love you.

Peggy Childers

March 28, 2012

March 30, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Eric L. Toth:
Always remembering Eric. "Some gave all."

Teresa Firkins

November 12, 2011

Miss you.

Carol Angel Michael's Mom

April 16, 2011

I light this candle in memory of your Angel Eric. Happy birthday angel. Praying your day will be peaceful. Thank you

Billie Wince

April 16, 2011

Thoughts of you and your family will be in my prayers as I go through the day. God Bless You and have peace knowing the memories he left for you till you meet again. God Bless

JOAN TAYLOR

April 16, 2011

I LIGHT THIS CANDLE FOR YOUR ANGEL ERIC, GB HIM, SENDING ALL MY PRAYERS AND LOVE TO ALL HIS FAMILY.

mary sumalinog

April 16, 2011

my prayers for Eric Lee.

Janet Lamb

April 1, 2011

To the family of Eric L. Toth

My deepest heartfelt regards go out to you and your loved one's. I will light a candle in remberance of his anniversary and know that he will never be forgotten.

LINDA schiro

April 1, 2011

ERIC WITH MANY TEARS AND PRAYERS I LIGHT A CANDLE FOR YOU AND PARY FOR YOU AND YOUR MOM. GOD BLESS YOU ERIC AND I WILL EEP YOU IN MY HEART

Susana Regan

March 31, 2011

Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. God Bless
Susana M. Regan^i^ Margarita and Linda

Peggy Childers

March 30, 2011

To the family and friends of Spc. Eric L. Toth:
Please accept my remembrance of Eric on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

mary^j^benson jr sumalinog

March 30, 2011

eTERNAL REST GRSNT UNTO ERIC O LORD AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HIM ,MAY HE REST IN PEACE AMEN.

Fam. of Wm. Scott & Samantha Myers

March 30, 2011

Eric may whispers from the heaven's on this ur angel day-touch ur soul for u to know-ur loved in every way-GB.

Diane Angel Mom~ Katie Cassidy

March 30, 2011

Eric I'm lighting this candle in memory & honor of you!!
Always Loved ~ Remembered ~ Never Forgotten!!

JOAN TAYLOR

March 30, 2011

I LIGHT THIS CANDLE FOR YOUR ANGEL ERIC, GB HIM, SENDING ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYERS TO ALL THE FAMILY.

L Neal

March 12, 2011

To the family of SPC. Eric L. Toth:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

Andrea Vincent

May 31, 2010

Happy Memorial Day babe. I miss you so much.

Andrea Vincent

April 16, 2010

Happy Birthday Eric. You would of been 27 today. I love you and will see you again one day.

Peggy Childers

March 30, 2010

To the family and friends of Spc. Eric L. Toth:
Remembering Eric on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Andrea Vincent

March 30, 2010

Eric, it has been 5 years since the Lord called you home. No words can express how much I miss you and think about you. People probably think I'm crazy but I talk to you sometimes like your still here. But I know I will see you again someday in our heavenly home. Love, Annie

COL Jim Brown

March 28, 2010

Dear Toth Family, Andrea, and fellow comrades of SPC Eric Toth, as we approach the fifth anniversary of the terrible loss of our Fallen Comrade, I just want to offer you my prayers and sincere sorrow for the loss of Eric. His death in combat on 30 March 2005 was a tremendous loss to all of us in the 18th Military Police Brigade and he will never be forgotten. The greatest leader in history said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."--John 15:13 Eric is the living embodiment of the words of Jesus and the enduring example of selfless service for us all. May God comfort you, and us all, in our sorrow over such a great loss. I am so sorry for your personal loss.

--your faithful servant,

COL Jim Brown
Commander, 18th Military Police Brigade in Iraq (Nov 04-Nov 05)

Currently Senior U.S. Defense Official and Defense Attache to the German Government in Berlin, Germany

Stone

September 2, 2009

Toth,
Dubree and myself came to see you home. We were all at a loss of words, but some how was able to tell your family what a hero you were. I think they already knew , but needed to hear it from someone in the unit. I was there with you that day and i know that you are with me every day since .
I will always be your brother
Stone

Carol Danielson

July 13, 2009

To the family of Eric Toth,
I have never met you and I didn't know Eric, but I met Ruth Brooks on Facebook and while we were chatting, I learned of your loss! I just want to say thank you for his service and his ultimate sacrifice that he gave for all of us and his country! I pray that the Lord will daily lift you up, give you strength and comfort you! I also pray that his wife and children will always feel his love and know that he is watching over them! One day you will be reunited in heaven and until that day... may you find joy in the Lord and may His peace reign in your hearts! God Bless You all!!!
- With Sympathy & Gratitude

(Phil.4:13)

Kenna Larra

July 3, 2009

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Peggy Childers

March 30, 2009

To the family of Spc. Eric L. Toth:
Eric gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Joshua Durham

March 17, 2009

Mr Toth
My name is Joshua Durham, I am a vet of the war in Iraq. I met you for the first time at a rest stop on the highway in KY. I still have the pin you gave of your son. I often look at it and pray for you and your fam. Wanted you to know that you are still in my prayers. God bless you and your fam.

January 3, 2009

ERIC YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. TERESA

chris clark

July 22, 2008

I didnt know this young man but im sure he was a great soldier and loved one i served 5 years in the army and im from glasgow i just want to pay my respects to a brother in arms you are not forgoten

Bill and Mary Nelson

June 21, 2008

To Brenda and Andrea:My wife Mary was with you and Andrea when you left Ft. Dix with Rebekah for Iraq and I still remember the morning when we heard of Erics death.We pray for the ones he left behind and will continue to do so.I know Eric is with Our Lord because there is no greater love than to lay you life down for another. Thank You Eric for the ultimate sacrifice.

praying for you

June 12, 2008

Brenda, I know this has been very hard for you as Eric was your only son. I know that one day you and your son will meet at the gates of heaven. I am sure that Eric watches over you, daily. Stay strong. You and your family are still in our prayers.

May 3, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Toth!

SPC. Martin Brown

April 18, 2008

I miss ya cuz. I'll never forget you!

Betty Frye

April 5, 2008

My deepest condolences to the family.May God comfort you in this time of indescribable pain and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Andrea Toth

March 31, 2008

Eric,
It has been 3 years yesterday since you left and joined God in Heaven. I know you are still watching over me and still remain in my heart. I will keep your memory alive and will always tell of your brave and loving heart. I will make sure no one will ever forget you or what you gave. I love you, Annie

Debra Estep

March 30, 2008

To the family and friends of Eric. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.

May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.

Please contact me so I can email you a picture of an Angel and soldier that I drew.

xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
http://remembering-the-fallen.blogspot.com/

Teresa Firkins

August 27, 2007

We still think of you & NEVER FORGET YOU!

August 19, 2007

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

July 16, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Toth and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Me and Eric during his Basic Training Graduation

Andrea Toth

June 15, 2007

Eric, you will always be in my heart and I will always love you. I watched a video of you and me this morning cause I needed to hear your voice. I will always keep your memory alive and never let anyone forget what a wonderful and brave man you really were. I love you with all my heart, your wife Annie

Garnet Jenkins

March 30, 2007

In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Spc. Eric L. Toth, on the 2nd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. With a multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Dedication and Service.

There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13


May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Eric's sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.

ROBYN GARSIDE

August 14, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

March 21, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Toth family in the loss of Eric. I did not know Eric, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Eric on the 30th of this month it will be one year since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Jeremy Gearlds

February 12, 2006

As a member of Eric's squad I would like to say he will never be forgotten and will always be a brother and a hero in my eyes.

trevor likens

October 6, 2005

sorry,): that happen. My uncle sgt.brad likens is in iraq now. I keep your family in my prayers. ):

Brenda Carter Turner

August 27, 2005

I, as well as my community, are very proud of Eric for his sacrifice for our country. May God bless each and every one that has endured the pain and loss of such a brave soldier. Take comfort and pride in knowing he was a true hero in every sense of the word.

Samantha Paronto

August 11, 2005

This man was the cousin I never got to meet. But from what my Aunt and Uncle said he was a brave man that served his country well. I wish I could have met him and I know that my Aunt and her daughter in law would have liked to have more time with him, but the world can be cruel when you least expect it.

I hope that his childern learn of the great deeds that he has done and that he will always be a hero and their father....God Bless You Eric...I know we will met in heaven.

Kenneth Yunus

May 27, 2005

I am Eric's cousin,and am very proud of him for serving our great nation.I am prior military,and am decorating for memorial day and the forth in Eric's honor.We will always remember you.thanks and god bless all.

Darla Watts

April 14, 2005

Although I did not know your Spc. Toth I'd like to extend my thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and community. This past Tuesday we, here in Meade County, laid to rest one of our own: Sgt. James Alexander Sherrill. The first born son of my friend Bea. I have witnessed this enormous pain as you have, but also I have been witness to the wonderful patriotism shown by so many. I am truely PROUD to be an american. I am SO sorry for your loss. God bless you.

Jami Parnell

April 9, 2005

I went to school with Eric my freshman year (he was a senior)and played football with him. He was a great person and always smiling. My thoughts and prayers go to him and his family.

Nell Eaton

April 7, 2005

Ruth, Gerald, and your extended family,



I want you to know that my thoughts and Prayers are with you. May you know God's Presence in A VERY SPECIAL WAY at this extremely difficult time in your lives.

In Christ,

Nell Stark Eaton

Jamie

April 7, 2005

God Bless. I didn't know Eric but I am sure he made his family and friends proud.



Andrea, my boyfriend of 5 years also served in Iraq luckly making it back to safety with only a couple small wounds. You are in my prayers because you are living my worse fear. I am sure you brought Eric lots of happiness over the years and made his nights less painful in that far away place that he was living. Keep your head up time will only ease the pain.

Joani Wagner

April 7, 2005

Eric, Thank you so much for giving of yourself...Greater love hath no man than one who would give his life for his friends...you are a hero. May you rest in peace.

Melissa

April 7, 2005

I am sorry for your loss. I dont know you but I am proud that Eric served our country and was defending this country for us and our children. May God see you through this trying time.

Marsha

April 7, 2005

No greater sacrifice than to give your life for your country. God Bless your family during this very sad time

April 7, 2005

Thank you for serving our country.

Michael Chandler

April 5, 2005

To Whom it may Concern :

I am a X-Military person in the Army and I want to send my great Condolences to you and your family and loved ones for your loss in this time of mourning ...

may god bless you and your family..





Sincerely Michaeel M. Chandler

Lynn

April 4, 2005

We are so sorry for your loss. We did not know Spc. Toth, but please know that he is in our hearts and prayers. We want to thank him and his family for giving the ultimate sacrifice for us.

Heather Brown

April 4, 2005

Although I did not know Spc. Eric Toth I want want to express my gratitude as an American for his courage and bravery to allow our country to walk in freedom. He gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country. To the family- May God Bless you and lead you through this time and give you the strength to understand.

Erelene Collins

April 3, 2005

Our prayers are with you,,that our Almighty Father will give you peace in the days ahead-- celebrate Eric's life-be proud he chose to serve his country-be proud that he was a hero,,God bless you always.

Mary Telker

April 3, 2005

Our hearts grieve with you. We are praying for you, thanking the Lord for your husband's life and service, and praying for comfort for you.

Anthony &Darlene Lynch

April 3, 2005

We are so sorry for your loss and and so very proud of your loved one for entering the military. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.

Sharon Hill

April 3, 2005

My prayers are with your family at this time, and will be in the coming months. You have lost a true hero.

Richard Smith

April 3, 2005

We are all proud of the way SPC. Toth served his country and the Kentucky National Guard. I know that he will be greatly missed by all.God bless him and his family in their time of need. (KENTUCKY THUNDER) SFC Richard Smith HHB 138th FA BDE.

Susan Johnson

April 2, 2005

May God bless your family and bring you comfort at your time of loss. I did not know Spc. Toth, but I am grateful for his selfless sacrifice for freedom and our great country. He is one of our heros. May he now rest in God's loving embrace.

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