Spc. Edward L. Myers

Spc. Edward L. Myers

Edward L. Myers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 30, 2005.
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

Hello,

We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Edward L. Myers US Army Specialist.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families, friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Charlotte Dick

July 27, 2013

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

Peggy Childers

July 27, 2012

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

June 12, 2012

"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!

Peggy Childers

July 27, 2011

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.

February 1, 2011

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

Peggy Childers

July 27, 2010

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

July 18, 2010

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

August 30, 2009

I still can't believe your gone even after 4 years. My life was changed forever the day the Army knocked on the door. There is this big hole in my life where you use to be. God whatI would give to have just 1 more of our yelling matches. I go to your grave as offten as I can leave you cheetos, and just set there and talk to you about all kinds of things. I joined the American Gold Star Mothers Inc, and do a lot of work with the PGR. I no long just stay home and hide from the world anymore. I just wish you were still here. I miss you so much

Love
Mom

Peggy Childers

July 28, 2009

To the family of Spc. Edward L. Myers:
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

Kenna Larra

June 15, 2009

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,550 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

N.C. PGR Member [Granite Falls N.C.]

February 14, 2009

We shall FOREVER stand for our fallen brother.Thank you for your service.

October 17, 2008

In Memory of Edward Lee ~ (Debra Estep)

July 27, 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
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

May 6, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Myers!

Phil Peeler

December 6, 2007

Thank you for your service to this country and for your sacrifice. You are truly an American hero and will not be forgotten. May God bless you and your family and give them peace and understanding. Rest in peace.

Pattie Starkey

December 2, 2007

My heart and prayers go to this family that has lost a loved one. I was in the military for 8 years during the VietNam war. The saying "No soldier left behind" brings tears to my eyes of this poor young man that was killed in battle as a HERO, should be brought home without life. May you know that there are those of us that support our troops and their families in this time.

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 20, 2007

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

Brittany Fouts

November 10, 2006

We will all miss you, James expecially...you will never leave him. he loved you eddie and we will all remember you.
Brittany Morgan Fouts

Garnet Jenkins

July 27, 2006

Remembering Spc. Edward L. Myers on the anniversary of the day he gave his Life for our country. With a Multitude of Thanks for his service and dedication.

Rest well Edward Myers and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Myers family.

From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967



"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,

there shall be no more death,

nor sorrow, nor crying,

there shall be no more pain.

For the former things have have passed away."

Revelations 21:4

ROBYN GARSIDE

July 11, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A PROUD MARINE MOM

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

February 27, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Myers 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. Edward it is 7 months 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~

shawnee

January 6, 2006

Thank you for your service to this country and for your sacrifice. You are truly an American hero and will not be forgotten. May God bless you and your family and give them peace and understanding. Rest in peace.

Mary Sigrist

August 26, 2005

My heart and my prayers go out to you in your quest for peace of mind following your terrible loss. My grandson, Spec. Adam Harting, served with Edward and was killed by an ied two days earlier. I share your grief and pain.

mary sigrist

Grandmother of Spec. Adam J. Harting

RIP 8/25/05 Samarra, Iraq

Cheryl Garcia

August 22, 2005

I never had the pleasure of meeting Spc Myers, my son Sgt Ryan Garcia was with Spc Myers in Iraq, and is deeply sadden by the lost of his friend. Ryan told me of what a great person he was. I am so sorry for your lost. May god be with you and your family.



Sgt Ryan Garcia's Mom

James Bates

August 17, 2005

I was the foward observer for 3rd platoon during the first tour in Iraq. Upon returning from that, many people said I was their "hero" or spoke of how brave we were for going. I merely think of those who have given their lives for someone else and think, I was never a hero, but I have spent a year surrounded by them. Your son was a great man and could always offer a great smile and laugh when in need. My deepest sorrows go out to your family.

SGT Bates, James B.

3rd Brigade, 6th Division Iraqi Army Assistance Group

Sue Hopper

August 11, 2005

Charlotte and Jean, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know Eddie must have been a very good G.I. I have some pictures of Eddie from High School. If you would e-mail me with a address I'll send them to you. [email protected]

Patrick Howe

August 10, 2005

I'm am deeply saddened by your loss. I am gratiful that Edward choose to serve and my prayers are with the family.

Betty Parker

August 8, 2005

My prayers are with you.My son Spc.Chris Scott was in the same unit as Edward, he said he was a brave soilder and a good friend.He will never be forgotton.

tiffany frey

August 8, 2005

May god find strength for your family in your time of sorrow. I am very grateful to have brave, unselfish soliders as your son to defend our country for our freedom.

LANI REEVES

August 6, 2005

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. MY SONS WILL GROW UP TO KNOW THAT THERE IS TRUE, REAL, AND BRAVE HEROS. NOT SPIDERMAN BUT HEROS WHO IS SPC. MYERS. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY- THE REEVES FAMILY

Debbie Frey

August 5, 2005

At a time like this, there is a sorrow which no heart could ever be prepared. Please know that you have the support and caring of so many who keep you close in thought. My prayers are with you.

Karen Frey

August 5, 2005

My heartfelt sympathy is sent to you for the loss of Edward. He is one of my heroes. May God help you through this painful time. My son is also in Iraq and I worry and pray for him daily. God bless and keep you.

Dianne and Dan Miller

August 3, 2005

Jean,



Our love and prayers go out to you and the kids.

May family and friends comfort you.

Eddie will always be with you.

Cherish his memory.

Honor his bravery.

Love his children.



Love,

Dianne and Dan









Eddie



So young to be taken,

Our sorrow is great.

We mourn your loss,

As you embrace your fate.



You will never be forgotten,

You paid the ultimate price.

The circle is complete,

With a soldiers sacrifice.

Tina & Hector Mares

August 3, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go to the Myers family. May you be be embraced by our Lord and feel His amazing comfort. The Lord will bring you strength. May God receive yet another Hero into His loving arms. The day will arrive soon when we will all be together in His glory. Respectfully,

Heidi and Monica Narr

August 1, 2005

To the Family and Friends of Spc. Edward L. Myers…



Our hearts are heavy with sorrow and sadness due to the passing of your Hero Edward. Because of his sacrifice and service to our great nation, we are all able to remain safe and FREE. Mere words cannot convey the Pride and Gratitude we have for him and ask the Good Lord to watch over you all, now and always.



May HIS Angels surround you and may the memories of Good Times with Edward comfort you.



Edward will NEVER be forgotten and each time we see the flag, hear the Star Spangled Banner or celebrate any holiday, we will THANK Edward for allowing us to remain FREE! HE is a TRUE AMERICAN HERO!!



May God Bless You Always. With Huge Hugs, Love and Prayers, Monica and Heidi Narr – Pittsburgh, PA

J. Dow Covey

August 1, 2005

I also served with Myers in 3rd PLT 1-325 AIR. Though I was not with him for the full year on the deployment, I enjoyed his wit and dry sense of humor. Myers was a third generation machine gunner. His Dad was a gunner in Vietnam and his grandfather was a gunner in WWII and Korea. It was always reassuring to go on a raid and see Myers on the lookout with his 240B machine gun, always ready for action to do his duty. I hope America will serve his memory as well as he faithfully served his country.

J. Dow Covey

August 1, 2005

I also served with Myers in 3rd PLT 1-325 AIR. Though I was not with him for the full year on the deployment, I enjoyed his wit and dry sense of humor. Myers was a third generation machine gunner. His Dad was a gunner in Vietnem and his grandfather was a gunner in WWII and Korea. It was always reassuring to go on a raid and see Myers on the lookout with his 240B machine gun, always ready for action to do his duty. I wonder if America will serve his memory as well as he faithfully served his country.

Jane and Dave Downs

August 1, 2005

Charolette and Tom,

Our Prayers are with you and your family. Only time will help ease the pain.

Eddie, You are loved and will be missed but never forgotten.

Love Aunt Jane & Uncle Dave

Pat Shoukry

August 1, 2005

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Edward L. Myers. My heart aches for you, and you will remain in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the deep hurt you feel can be in some part eased by the feeling of great pride for Edward's valor and deep sense of patriotism.



To Edward I would say, you have made the ultimate sacrifice and did so willingly and without hesitation. Thank you so very much for defending my freedoms. It means so much to me, to the people of NYC and to the entire nation. Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice in the service of the country that I love so very much. You will always be remembered as an American hero by my family.



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



Most Sincerely,



Pat Shoukry

Gabriel Gowell

August 1, 2005

I served with Myers in Iraq in 2003, with a co 1/325. We were in the same platoon, and later he was in my fire team. He always had a "comment" ready when anyone started to complain too much. He was a brave man in battle, and he could carry a ton of gear. He will now spend his time in heaven; he has spent enough in hell. Rest in peace bro, you wont be forgotten.

Maragret Brown

August 1, 2005

Tom & Charolette & Family, my heart will always be with you and I will miss Eddie very much. Love

Gram

Tammy Faulder

August 1, 2005

Eddie will always be in my heart, he will be missed. He is a great american hero. Much Love Tammy & Paul & Joshua. xoxoxoxoxo

Betina Brewer

August 1, 2005

I found this and it seems to be approprate, MILITARY PRAYER

"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us.Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.

Amen." To all of Eddie's family near and far, you will all be in my families prayers. God Bless!

GEORGE C RUDOLPH SR.

July 31, 2005

THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY MAY GOD BLESS THE MYERS FAMILY.

Eileen and Bill Jeker

July 31, 2005

Our sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans. Edward, may you rest in peace.

Nelda Garcia

July 30, 2005

My sympathy to the Myers family. Because of our soldiers sacrifices we here in America enjoy this wonderful freedom. May the Lord give you peace and strength. They truly are our heroes.

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