Chase A. Edwards Obituary

Bravery we will never forget. Thank you.

Semper Fi, Marine.

Chase,
Thinking of you today as always and missing your smile. It's been 7 years and yet it feels like yesterday you left us. You are our Hero and you will never be forgotten. Love you always.
Aunt Nee'

Gone far too soon; he is forever missed.

April 6, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Chase A. Edwards:
Always remembering Chase. "Some gave all."

Our dearest Chase,
It is hard to believe that today is six years since you left us for your heavenly family. It seems like only yesterday. We still think of you every day and miss you terribly. Have a blessed Easter with our Lord. Give Pop a hug for me.

Aunt Nee'

To the family of PFC Chase A. Edwards:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Chase A. Edwards:
Please accept our remembrance of Chase on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

We celebrate your earthly birthday (24) today, and as always we miss you greatly. We will honor your heavenly birthday(5) next week with the Memorial ride, and crawfish boil as you would have liked. Keep Dad and the riders safe. Give Pop a hug for me. I love you both.

Aunt Nee"

Sweetest Chase,
Thinking of you as we prepare for a New Year. It is hard to believe we will be coming up on our 5th year without you and 1 year without Pop. We miss you both. Much love.

Aunt Nee'

I salute your veteran. My condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.

hard to find the words after these years...Thanks for what you did for me man. Will always be remembered! God Bless

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

i love and miss you chase :)
i think about your family and you all the time. i hope they are doing well. i keep you and them in my prayers.
love linds

Chase,

Thinking of you today and missing you as always. Love you.

Aunt Nee'

To the family and friends of Pfc. Chase A. Edwards:
Remembering Chase 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!
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Sincerely,
Kenna

Our sweet Chase. Thinking of you today and missing you always. Love you so much.

Aunt Nee and Uncle Jim

To the family of Pfc. Chase A. Edwards:
Chase 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

Chase, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. Edwards family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Chase and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!

Well Chase, we made it through another Memorial Day. Did you see my new flagpole Uncle Jim made me? It's the tallest on the road and now everyone else wants one too. But I told them they can't have one, that it's just for you. Missing you so much. Much love.
Aunt Nee

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Edwards!

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

To the family and friends of Chase.
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.


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 Chase, but he is my hero.
Please contact me and I will email you back
a copy of the Angel drawing I have posted
here.

xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the EDWARDS family .Knowing now what they have always know is one of the many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons , as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our greatfull nation..THANK..YOU...All Hard Chargers...If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are K.I.A. I will FOREVER reamber you...We have one and all COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST..We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers.,As we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are.......FOREVER..BROTHERS.............SEMPER FI........B.V.C...........

Drew, Lisa, Mel, Dennis, Christin,
and Lyndon,

I just want you all to know that I am thinking of you all today and love you all.

Happy Birthday Chase. Aunt Nee' loves and misses you.

Drew & Lisa,
Having not known Chase, we are glad to have gotten to know you. We share your pain, but gain strength from you, also. Having shared your son with us, we know who our son's companions are on the Wall. They will never be forgotten.
God bless you.
Gold Star parents of:
Sgt. Joshua A. Terando/kia Iraq
10 nov 05

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!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Pfc. Edwards was also a fellow recruit of mine in boot camp. we share some wild memories of P.I., huh? God bless you and your family, Chase. I pray for you everyday. semper fi brother.
Lnc.Cpl.Chris Sullivan
U S M C

Remembering a brave young Marine, you are not forgotten. 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.

Hi sweetie,
I guess you saw us yesterday when we came to visit you. Sorry we weren't able to stay long to talk with you. Dad wanted to ride the bike out to visit, but the weather wouldn't cooperate. It looked like a lot of friends had been by to see you. You had several new trinkets there. I am sure you had a wonderful day up there with all your comrades and that you all were preparing for the arrival of the ones who came yesterday. You will never be forgotten, nor will they. We love you so much and miss you even more.

Aunt Nee'

I will hold you and your son, Pfc. Chase Edwards in my thoughts and prayers. I feel so helpless at a time like this.One thing I can tell you is that my son, Spc. Crockett Butler is now serving as Honor Guard to the fallen. He tells me it is the most important and honorable service he has ever performed. He joins me in the sorrow we feel concerning the loss of your son. Please include Crockett in your prayers.

We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your young Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Chase in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and Pfc. Chase A. Edwards, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.

Army Retired

Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one.
May God bless you with comfort and peace. Thank you for your sacrifice.


In loving memory of our nephew
Spec Philip Cody Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Geronimos
Ft Richardson AK.
KIA Baghdad 10-Dec-2006
Ron and Kim Baker

I did not personally know Chase, but my husband and I are friends with Jim and Renee Owens. I saw Renee the other day and she gave me a website to see the motorcycle in Chase's memory and I got to view the pictures from the ride in remembrance of Chase from the one year anniversary of Chase's death.

Know in your heart that Chase is a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace Chase. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To Chase's family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. PFC. EDWARDS WAS A HERO IN THE TRADITION OF THE NAVAL SERVICES. THEIR TRAINING AS MARINES SETS THEM APART FROM OTHER SOLDIERS AND ESTABLISHES A CERTAIN ATTITUDE I WISH ALL YOUNG PEOPLE HAD TODAY. MY SON-IN-LAW WAS KILLED IN IRAQ ON JANUARY 22,2007. HE WAS IN 2/7 CAV OF 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION. BECAUSE OF HIM I AM TRYING TO SIGN ALL GUEST BOOKS OF ALL FALLEN SOLDIERS IN 1ST CAV. WHEN I SEE A NAME ON ONE OF THESE WEBSITES I VISIT THAT BOOK ALSO. ALL SERVICEMEN SHOULD BE HONORED NO MATTER WHAT THEY ARE IN. I ALSO THANK PFC. EDWARDS FAMILY FOR SUPPORTING HIM SO HE COULD DEFEND MY FREEDOM ALSO. THANK YOU,

Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Pfc. Chase A. Edwards, one year ago.

The price this Brave Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May Chase rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American Hero that will Never Be Forgotten. May the Grace and Comfort of the Lord continue to be with the Edwards family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my 19 year old brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

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

May the Peace of God and your memories of Chase, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days. Hope is not only the light we carry within, it is also what often carries us through...

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Happy Birthday Chase. We love you.

Aunt Nee and Uncle Jim

Another Fallen Hero ~

My heart breaks as I sign this guestbook of such a courageous soldier who gave his life so selflessly. May he rest in peace knowing that he is loved and remembered by those who knew him, as well as strangers who admired his courage and sacrifice. God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and made the ultimate sacrifice.

We understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. We know first hand there are no words of comfort at this time. We lost our only son 9-3-2004 at the age of 19 and it fells like yesterday. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain. You are not alone. We will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes.

My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the entire family. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort in such a difficult time. I will keep your family in my prayers along with all the families of our American Hero’s.

Chase, My family and I are thankful for the Bravery, Courage, Determination and Service, for your true dedication in protecting and serving our country (our freedom) from you, my son and all the others in our armed forces for the sacrifice made for us. You all will not be forgotten.

We also have a Marine daughter and Marine son-in-law. I still fly my Marine flag and have my Marine tag and sticker on my vehicles because I'm PROUD of my SON and all the MARINE MEN and WOMEN out there. I will always be a MARINE. We are proud of you all. “Land of the Free, Because of the Brave”

Thank you Legacy.com for setting up this website so families can quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves across this great nation.

Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!

Proud Marine Parents of an American Hero
LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9~3~04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Dear Chase:
I was thinking about you today and i saw the wrist bands we made for you in your honor and i just thought of how much you meant to our town of lake charles. You were the best there was, I mean you got along with everyone and i bet you would never be able to find anyone who didn't like you. Chase im never going to forget those days when you were a trainer for the soccer team and we would always make jokes about how bad we used to suck. I miss you man, but i am going to see you soon one day i promise. I LOVE YOU CHASE.

Father we entrust our brother Chase to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Chase in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Chase,
I am thinking of you as I do every day, but especially as I remove your "angel" ornament from the tree. As I watched the grandbabies, your cousins, open presents and playing, I remembered you at the same age. Always see them and know that they are what your sacrifice was all about. I know your Christmas must have been so glorious. We love you always.
Aunt Nee'

Precious Chase, you have been in my thoughts this Veterans Day. We all miss you more than any of us ever imagined. But we will be strong, because you were. We'll see you again one day. Until then, know how very much you are loved.

Aunt Nee'

To Chase's family:
I was a classmate of Chase's and I would just like to tell you how much I admired Chase. He was truly one of the best people that I knew. I will always remember him and be proud to have known such a great person. I thank him from the bottom of my heart for defending our country and he will forever be my Hero.

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

May God Bless your family during this time. I Lost my brother 9/1/05
in Iraq (Ssgt. George R. Drauhn Jr. naive of Shreveport, La). I promise the days will get easier!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. ONCE AGAIN I AM SO VERY SADDENED FOR YOUR LOSS. MY SON AND HIS FRIENDS ARE SERVING IN THE CORPS AND WE HAVE A FEW OF OUR OWN OVER THERE RIGHT NOW. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR SON WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND HE WILL ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI

IF YOU STILL HAVE ANY OF HIS BRACELETTS LEFT, I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE ONE. THANK YOU -
GOD BLESS

Melody, I want you to know that on this first Mother’s Day that you are separated from your precious Chase, that you are in my prayers. I pray that you will feel the comfort that God has promised us, knowing that Chase is near, and you will be with him again in heaven, in the place the Lord has prepared. I pray that you will feel the peace that passes all understanding, and know that so many families are holding you, and all of Chase’s loved ones up in prayer.

Susie in WI

Cpl Curt Stiver’s mom

My deepest sympathy is sent to Chase's family. Our brave young Marines are keeping us safe from our enemies, and there are many of us here at home who understand that. May you all be comforted knowing that Chase is now safe in the arms of God.

hey cristin i dont know your brother but i know lindsey talked about him alot!!!! i am very sorry for what happend love ya lots

emma

Chase did a great thing for us all, and was an amazing person. Chase helped me through one of the toughest things of my life. I'll never forget the blood, sweat, and tears we shared together at boot camp. I'll be contacting you soon because I'd like to come visit you, and Chase. I love you guys and hopefully I'll see you soon. Call me at 337-513-3250. I'm at the Public Affairs Office on Camp Lejeune.

It was an honor to have met Chase(through his Dad Drew, my colleague and friend). My sincere condolences to all his family - my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

christin,

hey gurl its lindsey i thought i would say i am very sorry for what happend i know i have said it a billion times but here it is again. chase was a very good person. he never did anything wrong. he was a great kid, student and friend. he would never let any of us down and he proved this the day he defended us in iraq thank you chase for doin this for me and the rest of america, god needed another marine i guess.

God Bless you, Marine.



To Mrs Sibille and Family, The Edwards Family, The Hartwell Family, and Chase's extended Family and Friends:



Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace, Marine. Semper Fi!

Dear Christin, Mrs. Melody, and Mr. Denis,

hey you guys its lindsey. i am very sorry. i cant tell you how sorry i am. and i send a big huge thanks to everyone that sends words to their family. i love you chase always know that and i am thankful i got to say goodbye before you left us at christmas. signed lindsey

Although I did not know your son and we have never met, I wish to express my sincere condolences.

My husband works with Chase's stepdad and attended his memorial service. He told me of Chase's death. Our son is the same age as Chase. I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling. You are in my prayers. I rest assured in the knowledge that loved ones who have gone before us are waiting for us in Heaven and will be there to take us by the hand when God calls us home.

I praise God for your son and for his sacrifice.

Mrs. Karen Mingledorff

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN YOUR HERO. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES SO THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. GODSPEED. SEMPER FI

I did not know your son, but believe my brother PFC Derek Champagne trained with him here in North Carolina. I am a Lake Charles native married to a Marine officer. My husband and I recently experinced only a portion of the pain you now feel, as we lost his best friend from college (LT Brandon R. Dronet of Erath). It is a tough thing to face the loss of a loved one and for Marines and Marine families we feel each and every loss as it were our own. Take comfort in knowing your son now spends his time not only beside God almighty, but some of the bravest, most honorable men this country has ever seen. He is and will remain a U.S. Marine and you all a Marine family! If ever you need anything feel free to contact me. Chase will be in our thoughts and prayers along with each of you who morn his passing.

Words are never enough at a time like this, but just know that you are not alone. My family is so sorry for the loss of your son. He is a hero and will forever be remembered. Although I can't imagine the pain you are feeling for your son, I feel the pain as a sister. My brother was killed in Fallujah Iraq on Feb 1st 2006, as 2 1/2 months have already passed, it is a little easier to get by, as long as we remember their smiles and laughter, it will continue to get easier.



PFC Sean T. Cardelli, USMC

(1985 - 2006)

KIA 1 Feb 2006

3/5 India Co.

Fallujah Iraq

My condolences to the Edwards family. Chase may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

I do not personally know your son, but my condolences to your family and friends. My boyfriend left in March and is deployed in Iraq until October. I cannot imagine the pain your family is going through, but I know what it is like to constantly worry. He is in peace now, and he is now safe from the terror that he witnessed during the time he was over there. Your in my prayers always.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Edwards family in the loss of Chase. I did not know Chase, 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.Chase 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~

To the family of PFC Chase Edwards:

I met Chase through Matt Ostafin, and will forever be grateful to Matt for having introduced me to such a wonderful person. He will forever be remembered in our hearts as a caring, loving, brave person. He is a hero to me as well as many of our classmates. This is a hard time for us all, but always know that you have the support of many people. Chase is our friend, our angel, and will forever be our hero!

To the Family of Chase Edwards: You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Chase was a wonderful person and will be fondly remembered. God Bless You.

" No greater love hath any man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend" John 15:13



Semper Fi

USMC 83-87

To my nephew Chase with love and pride. God must have needed another Marine in heaven. We will love and remember you forever.



Aunt Nee'

To Chase's family and friends-

My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.

They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.

Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!

Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-

The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor

2/6 WPNS

KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05

To the family of Pfc. Chase A. Edwards--I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you find comfort and peace in the Lord

A Proud 172 Stryker Mom

Dianne Werner

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

Dearest Chase...



You will be missed deeply by your Cousins Courtney & Colby, your Uncle Bart & Aunt Ileen.



We thank the Lord for the wonderful memories He has blessed us with.



You will NEVER be forgotten!



Until we meet again in heaven...



WE LOVE YOU and MISS YOU.



Love,

Uncle Bart, Aunt Ileen, Courtney & Colby McGuffee

Dear Edwards Family,

Even though we have never met I feel as if we are a part of a "family". My daughter's fiancee was killed in Iraq by an IED on Oct. 3, 2005. It is my prayer that God will hold you close to His heart as He has held my family these past months. May you feel His comfort and peace as you go thru these difficult days.

No words are ever enough to take away the pain of losing a loved one - especially so abruptly and so young. May the comfort from God's Word strengthen you in knowing that one day there will be no mourning, no outcry, nor pain. - Rev. 21:3,4. Perhaps the comfort from God be like a warm coat on a cold day. It doesn't take away the harsh circumstance, but it does help you to better cope. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

To the Family of Pfc. Chase A. Edwards:

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous 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. We lost Brent on 12/1/05.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all 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. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now 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. 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 courageous soldier and family.

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

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )