Edward L. Myers Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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It wasn''t enough for Edward L. Myers to be part of the JROTC program. He had to have his hand in virtually every activity it offered, including drill team, rifle marksmanship, color guard and other teams. "He was a highly motivated student with a lot of self-discipline," said retired Lt. Col. Russell Cleveland, senior army instructor. "He was a highly patriotic young man." Myers, 21, of St. Joseph, Mo., died July 27 in Samarra when an explosive detonated near his vehicle. He graduated from high school in 2002 and was based at Fort Stewart. Myers planned to make a lifelong career out of his service with the military, said Danette Peters, a family friend. "This is what he wanted to do for life," she said. "It wasn''t a spur-of-the-moment decision." "He always wanted to enlist in the military," retired Master Sgt. Jesse Rivera said. "When 9-11 happened, he knew he had to go and do what he thought he was required to do." He is survived by his wife, Imojean, whom he met at JROTC, and their children, James, 5, and Rebekah, 8 months.

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Charlie Gili

October 22, 2019 | Brooklyn, NY

you were taken from us 8 years ago today. Seems like yesterday to me. I think the hardest part is we never got to say good by. Love Mom

Charlotte Dick

July 27, 2013 | St Joseph, MO

To the family and friends of Spc. Edward L. Myers:
Always remembering Edward. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

July 27, 2012 | Carson City, NV

"If we could have a lifetime wish
A dream that would come true,
We'd pray to God with all our hearts
For yesterday and You.
A thousand words can't bring you back
We know because we've tried...
Neither will a thousand tears
We know because we've cried...
You left behind our broken hearts
And happy memories too...
But we never wanted memories
We only wanted You."

-Author Unknown

June 12, 2012

Happy birthday Eddie! We miss you more and more everyday!

June 12, 2012

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

Peggy Childers

July 27, 2011 | Carson City, NV

Eddie will be honored on the Nance Grace show on Feb 22 @ 7:00PM CST She dose this at the end of every show.

February 01, 2011

To the family and friends of Spc. Edward L. Myers:
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

Peggy Childers

July 27, 2010 | Carson City, NV

In just 9 short days you have been gone for 5 years. Seems like yesterday. You see how Logan and Becky have grown. Becky is so much like. We miss you so much.
Love Mom

July 18, 2010

Spc. Edward L. Myers

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