Michael I. Edwards Obituary

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Michael I. Edwards 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 and 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

Happy be-lated birthday Mikey! March 25. I will always remember you Cous.

Cora
St Croix, USVI

Will always love and miss you Michael....love Mom

To the family and friends of Spc. Michael I. Edwards:
It has truly been my honor to sign Michael's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Michael will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

Approaching 7 years since his passing, Mike is still respected and honored.

Never forgotten, still strong in my heart...Mike you Are still loved by so many.@

To the family and friends of Spc. Michael I. Edwards:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."

michael edwards...YOU WERE OUR BUDDY IN ALASKA, GEORGE BUCY, MIKE RAY, NICHOLS, ROBERTSON, JUSTIN WELLS, AND MYSELF LARRY PALMER. YOU WERE A GREAT FRIEND WE ALL SERVED TOGETHER YOU WOULD COME WATCH ME DO ELVIS IN KARAOKE. MAN I JUST FOUND OUT AND I MISSED YOU AND THE MEMORIES WE HAD IN 1998 FAIRBANKS, BUT I NEVER KNEW YOU HAD PASSED . GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER AND YOU KNOW WITH THE LORD JESUS, I STILL HAVE THE VIDEO OF US PLAYING SMOKE ON WATER AND LAUGHING IN THE BARRICKS. TCB BROTHER

Thinking of you...

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

I did not know SPC. Michael I. Edwards. But I purchased a Geocoin that will travel from place to place dedicated to his Heroic Rememberance. It is a beautiful coin that will be starting it's journey in Colonial Heights, VA. and move from place to place as other geocachers find and relocate to another geocache all across the world. If you are not familiar with geocaching, go to www.geocaching.com to familiarize yourself. His geocoin trackable number is US99VP if you wish to see the coins travels. My son is a member of the 101st airborne screaming eagles and will be headed to Afghanistan next month. God Bless all our men and women in all divisions of the services.

To the family and friends of Spc. Michael I. Edwards:
Remembering Michael 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

”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 1,450 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

On this 25 day of March. I am wishing you a Happy Birthday in heaven Michael.
Your Cousin,

Cora

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 Michael, 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)
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

Hi Mike,

I never told you how much "WE" as a Company appreciated your support to our deployment. You were our only Soldier that was not a U.S. Citizen. (sorry i let that secret out, buddy).

I recall that you wanted to go to the Green Zone for a Citizenship class during Chirstmas 05. I thought you would get stuck down there and be alone for the Holidays, so I talked you out of it. Figured after the Holiday's you could get it done.

I sure didnt know that you would'nt get the chance.

So anyway, as you know.... The President made you a U.S. Citizen...

Congratulations, Mike. You proved to be more of a U.S. Citizen than most of the Americans I have met my entire life. They could all learn a little something about duty, honor and country from you.

We all miss you, Mike.

To the family of Spc. Michael I. Edwards:
Michael 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

I am elated to have fallen upon this website. I was thinking of my dear cousin, and especially more today knowing that tomorrow is Veterans Day. I decided to search for fallen soldiers, just to see if Mikey's (as he was called by is family) name was on the list. My dear cousin, it is still hard for me to realize that I will not see you again, at least not in this lifetime. It is hard to say, but God has a better plan for you. Will think of you always especially on your Birthday. March 25., a few days after mine.

WOW, i just read every entry.
Mike- every soldier i see, every news clip that runs. I am reminded of the Hero we all lost. You are so missed. God Bless your babies and your family. Thank you for the rose:)

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Edwards!

Mike, You were that friendly and smiling face every time I saw you. Always ready to share a story about a mission or about your family back home. You always brought a smile to my face when I would see you as a crew member on a flight I was about to take. You touched my heart and will forever be a smile on my face when I remember my time in Iraq. You were lost to this world too soon in life. May your family find peace in your memory. Thank you for being my friend.

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

May God bless your and yours. Sorry for your great loss. I wish to express my deepest sympathies to you and yours. Please know that there are people out here who do care and your HERO will never be forgotte. Hold tight to yur memories. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY.

Remembering a brave young soldier, may your family find comfort in their loving memories and know that all of America shares in their sorrow and in their pride. My flag flies in your honor.

I want you to know that Mike was one of a kind he always had a smile that said "if you only knew what I have been up to" and that would follow with a story. I have to admit I always enjoyed reliving those stories with him. I talked about him just yesterday along with the others. I miss them all! Thank you for sharing Mike with the Alaska National Guard family!!!

THIS HERO IS NOT FORGOTTEN. I DID NOT KNOW Spc.EDWARDS BUT I APPRECIATE WHAT HE DID FOR OUR COUNTRY.

We miss you sooo much Mikey!!! Elijah will always be reminded what a great father he had.

Love, Andrea
Elijah

Thank God that some have what it takes to show that they are more than just "one". I do not personally know you,but have experienced both the bravery and the loss side of this coin. Thank you for your commitment,and I am sorry that you did not have longer with us on this heaven.My heart goes out to you, the family. LOVE!!

I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Spc. Michael I. Edwards, one year ago today.
The price this Fine Young Hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Michael rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord be with the Edwards family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

May the Peace of God and your memories of Michael,
remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am deeply sorry for your loss.

You are SOOOO missed Mikey!!! See you when I get there! Love you! :)

I loved Mike so much and was looking forward to having him in our lives for a long time. I cherish his baby daughter and know he is with Jesus.

I am glade to have known Mike for the last 7 years. He was a great friend. My heart goes out to all his fiends and family. He is truly missed.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIS. YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A MARINE MOM

Mike,

You always put a smile on everyone's face, and were special to everyone who knew you. Whenever I think of you, I think of the mischief in your eyes that I know will be missed by everyone. You truly made the greatest sacrifice, and did it with pride to be serving your country. I can't fathom that kind of selflessness. Thank you.

This is all so surreal, I knew Mike for almost eight years. We met the first summer he was in Fairbanks. Mike was a very special person, he will allways be in my heart. I love you...

My heartfelt sympathy to the Edwards family in the loss of Michael. I did not know Michael, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a young man. 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.

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~

I am glad to have known Mike Edwards, even for a short time. The aviators of the 1/207th will miss having him and Jake among their CE ranks.



"Arctic Eagles"

MC

"Black Mike"

Wow it all seems like a nightmare.. It cant be true. The last memory I have of you is when you came over all the time last summer. I would have barbeques and invite your family over and you guys would all come over and hang out. I remember the last one we had you were really sick throwing up in my side bushes!! I have known you since I was 14 years old.. You watched me get my liscesnce, date guys and find my true love and become a mother myself. You have always been there for me and my family when we needed help. I will miss you so much Mike. Our whole family thanks God for putting you in our life. You had a purpose here in this world, and I am just glad God made our family part of your purpose. We will miss you so much, but all I know is that your now in heaven and I will see you there. I LOVE YOU!!!!

Thank you for all you have done for our country!

To the family of Spc. Michael I. Edwards (HERO):

We do not know each other, will never meet, but will forever be united in the grief and loss of our sons. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and to a place where a memory brings a smile rather than only the tears that I know flow so easily right now.

I pray for peace to an end to this so that our remaining courageous service men and women can be brought home to their families.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq)

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005