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Gunnery Sgt. Edward T. Reeder
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Gabriel
May 31, 2021
I will always remember the wonderful moments we shared my friend. The drive from NC to CA. The speeding tickets we avoided by letting you do all of the talking.
Love and miss you Pete.
Your friend, Gabriel Barragan Jr
Melvin Pierce
August 18, 2015
I served with Ed in Lima Battery 1991-94. I never would have made it through section chief school without his help. Good man, good Marine. My deepest sympathy to his family.
September 13, 2013
Pete was a hell of a Marine. I served with him in lima battery 3/10. You are missed
Jose Ortiz-Cruz
May 28, 2013
I served with Ed when he was a Sergeant (L 3/10). Great man and always loved to help his Marines out. He also inspired me to get into the E.M.S. field. That all helped me to become a Correctional Officer.
To his Family and friends please know to this day he still has an impact all over. It made me a better Man and Marine to know him.
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Alan Miller
December 28, 2012
I had the honor of serving with Gunny Reeder for a short period of time. I was absloutely heartbroken when I learned about his passing. I pray that his family has found peace and comfort. I am so sorry for their loss.
Charles Stokes
November 12, 2012
I am thinking about you guys today!! God Bless!!!!
Peggy Childers
August 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. Edward T. Reeder:
Please accept my remembrance of Edward on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Sandy Graham
August 21, 2011
Dear Family of Gunnery Sgt. Edward Reeder,
Your loved one will always be remembered. Edward's precious life, his service to our country and his great sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
August 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. Edward T. Reeder:
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"
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Kenna Larra
September 16, 2009
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Peggy Childers
August 21, 2009
To the family of Gunnery Sgt. Edward T. Reeder:
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
March 12, 2009
I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy to the family. I don't know any of you, but I am a proud American, and grateful for everything that our soldiers do for us. Please know that this death was not in vain. He is a hero that died for all of us. My love and prayers to all that loved him and miss him.
Sharon Bowman
February 13, 2009
My name is Sharon. I am old enough to be your mother. I am so very sorry you lost your life so young. When I read your obit it grabbed my heart, and I had to write. I will always love and respect our soldiers like you. What a fine young man you must have been. I know your family stands tall and proud because you were theirs. God bless you and may God keep your family safe until you see them again.
R Collis
December 23, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt Reeder. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Gunnery Sgt Reeder knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Gunnery Sgt Reeder!
GEORGE C. RUDOLPH SR.
November 11, 2008
SIR YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER.70VIETNAM71
In Memory of Edward ~ (Debra Estep)
August 21, 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. 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)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
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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April 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Gunnery Sgt Reeder!
John Bouchard
October 25, 2007
As a retired Navy vet, and as a Gold Star Father, Thank you for your sacrifice. greater love have no man than he lay down his life for a friend.
John Bouchard
ADC (AC0AW) USN Ret.
* Age shall not weary him, nor the years condmn, at the going down of the sun and the morning, we will remember him.
Joanna Hansen
September 7, 2007
I met Pete in 1991 when he was home from leave and he became my best friend. Pete used to be so homesick that I had to write to him every day and he would write long letters home, which I still have. Pete loved to recieve care packages, his favorite contained m&m cookies, certs, and glow in the dark toothbrushes. Pete was the best friend anyone could ask for. I lost touch with Pete shortly before he got married but I never went a day without adding him to my prayers. Pete used to love to mop my mom's floors when he was home on leave and sit and play the banjo. I will always hold a very special place in my heart for Pete, he died doing what he believed in. God bless you, pete and may the lord protect your family. Joanna Hansen
August 7, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Gunnery Sgt Reeder and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine
Charles Stokes
December 31, 2006
I served with Gunny Reeder in 1990 while in boot camp. Platoon 3065 Even then he was a remarkable Marine. I remember he was the company's top shooter. This Marine could not miss the the bulls eye!!!
I e-mailed him in 2000 to say hello and to praise him on his success in the Corp. Today I looked him up to say hello and found this site. I will miss this Great Marine. You and your family will remain in my prays.
Garnet Jenkins
August 22, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Marine, Gunnery Sgt. Edward T. Reeder, with a Multitude of Thanks for his many years of service and dedication to our country and our freedom..
May Edward rest, in the Mighty Hands of God and know that he truly is an American hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Reeder family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
Amber O'Dell
May 9, 2006
Chris and I ran rescue with Pete at Swansboro Rescue. He took us under his wing and taught us quite a bit about the resuce business. Now every day I find myself wondering what Pete would do. I will never forget you Pete! Love Amber and Chris O'Dell
J V
January 11, 2006
My deepest condolences to the family of Gunnery Sgt. Reeder. Im a Navy Corpsman with 2nd Battalion 1st Marines. I was there the night his humvee was in the accident. I remember all of his junior marines asking me if he was okay, while we were patching them up from very serious injurys. He must have been a great marine and leader, most of all a friend for those young men wanting to know how there gunny was doing. Ill never forget that night. And well always carry his memory on in my heart. OOORRAAAA Semper!
Yolanda Valdez
September 1, 2005
My prayers are with Gunnery Sgt. Reeder family. Thank you Gunnery Sgt.
Proud Marine Mom
(LCpl Nicholas S. Perez - KIA 9-3-04 - al anbar province, iraq)
John Duvall
August 31, 2005
My sincerest condolences to Gunnery Sgt. Reeder's family and friends. Godspeed Gunny and we thank you for your service and dedication to this country. Semper Fi.
Medra & Anthony Wisnewski
July 11, 2005
We were good friends and will always remember Pete. I loved running rescue with him, as he gave of himself as a volunteer like he did as a Marine. He will never be forgotten by us. Love Tony & Medra & girls
SSgt Calderon
May 12, 2005
Semper Fi Marine
Yolanda Long
August 31, 2004
We are all so sorry for your loss. We would also like to thank you for your husband/son's service to our country. For helping to keep us free and safe! We know it is a tremendous sacrifice for your family. May God richly bless you and your little ones for such a sacrifice. Much love and prayers to you all.
The Long Family
Susan L. Webb
August 31, 2004
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. May God surround you with his love.
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