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MANCHESTER - Sgt. Edward Philpot, 38, passed away Tue in Afghanistan. He is survived by his wife: Stephanie. Services 1pm Tue. Horse Creek Baptist Church. Visit Mon 6pm & Tue 11am at the church. Rominger Funeral Home. www.romingerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Oct. 29, 2007.

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September 11, 2015

You are not forgotten.

Peggy Childers

October 23, 2011

To the family and friends of Sgt. Edward Philpot:
Please accept my remembrance of Edward on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

October 23, 2010

To the family and friends of Sgt. Edward Philpot:
Remembering Edward 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

Mario

November 5, 2009

To SGT Philpot's family, I am a dutch soldier, who was in the same convoy as you'r loved Edward. We were heading to the Dutch 'kamp Holland' when this terrable accident happenned.

I didn't know Edward personaly, but i will remember him. I wish you all the best.

Sincerely,

Steve Hall

May 25, 2009

To SGT Philpot's wife and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was his platoon leader in 2004 when I was in the SC Guard and the thing I remember about him is that he was always someone I could rely on and he always had a smile on his face. He was a good man and you have my deepest condolences.

Kenna Larra

December 9, 2008

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Sincerely,
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In Memory of Edward ~ (Debra Estep)

October 23, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Edward, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Peggy Childers

October 23, 2008

To the family of Sgt. Edward Philpot:
Edward 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

Lynn Kennedy

September 28, 2008

To the family of Sgt. Philpot. On this Gold Star Mothers day, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will never forget.
Lynn
SC Coordinator Home of the Brave Quilt Project

July 5, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Philpot!

Suzanne MacDaniel

July 4, 2008

To the Philpot family,

Thinking of all our soldiers today.

...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

Ed and his family taken on his last leave

February 7, 2008

Ed with his family, his sister and her family and their parents

February 7, 2008

Ed, his wife and three daughters

February 7, 2008

Sgt. Edward Philpot

February 7, 2008

Charles Bryant Edwards

November 16, 2007

I knew Ed and worked with him in the insurance business about eight or nine years ago.

His highly ethical manner of working and his brilliant mind made a lasting impression on me.

We have lost a fine man.

Please accept my deepest sympathy in your very personal and tragic loss.

Wendi See

November 15, 2007

I didn't know Sgt. Philpot. We both attended American Military University together. I don't know what to say. He served in my stead. I have rights because of him. As someone who is knowledgeable concerning life in Afgahnistan, I KNOW the people there appreciate his service and his sacrifice. Don't ever think they don't. I am sorry!

Alita Carroll

November 13, 2007

I grew up playing with Eddie, as our dads are brothers. I have not seen him in years and am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. My prayers our with his wife, children, Otis, Willa, and Renee.

November 11, 2007

WE ARE SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR SON AND WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.

FAMILY OF
SGT. MATTHEW HATFIELD
82 AIRBORNE
AFGANISTAN

November 11, 2007

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

helen bessant

November 10, 2007

I DIDN'T KNOW YOUR HUSBAND,BUT MY SON,WAS HIS FRIEND I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED. KEEP LOOKING TO THE GOOD LORD AND YOU WILL FIND ALL THE JOY AND THE STRENGHT THAT YOU NEED. GOD BLESS YOU

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

November 9, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to the Philpot family in the loss of Edward. I did not know Edward, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Edward you are my 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~

Jeri Herrera

November 7, 2007

Though I did not know Edward personally, he will always be a hero to me. Nothing I can say will take away the pain that you feel right now. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sincerely,
Jeri Herrera
Proud sister of SFC Rocky H. Herrera
KIA 8/28/07 Jaji, Afghanistan

November 7, 2007

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

debbi rivers

November 4, 2007

To the family and parents of Edward, I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many question as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There are no right or wrong ways to grieve, it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

Gale Poindexter

November 3, 2007

I am writing to offer my condolences to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Sgt Edward Philpot. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!

(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)

Dianna Corneliius

November 1, 2007

I hardly know what to say to Sgt. Philpot's family. My sadness and condolences are with you. My prayers are with you. This young man served with my son's unit and I know there is much sadness and sense of loss amongst them all. May your loved one always be with you and he will continue to protect and keep you safe. I'm so very sorry to hear of his loss. God Bless you and him for the utimate sacfrice for God and Country.

SHIRLEY DONEY

October 31, 2007

REST IN PEACE SGT. PHILPOT, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
A SOLDIERS ANGEL

Valorie

October 31, 2007

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/0

Garnet Jenkins

October 31, 2007

The price Sgt. Edward Philpot and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of this Brave Soldier.

May Edward rest safely now, in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of God be with the Philpot family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
~ Romans 8:18 ~

May you find Peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Edward, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Not Forget his Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Bonesteel

October 31, 2007

As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.

Stephen Montgomery

October 30, 2007

Thank you for your service and sacrifice to your country and your fellow citizens. To your family and friends, while I cannot know the depth of your pain at the loss of Sgt. Philpot, know that my prayers are for you at this time. The sacrifice you have made cannot be repaid nor mere words compensate the loss of your loved one.

Stephen Sutton

October 30, 2007

I used to serve with Sgt. Philpot when I was with the 263rd. I am sorry for your loss.

October 30, 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!!

I would also like to tell you about a website, [email protected] where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.


PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett

JERRY PARMAN

October 29, 2007

WE APPRECIATE VERY MUCH ED'S SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
JERRY AND PARLEE PARMAN

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