James C. Edge Obituary
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Joe
May 27, 2025
I came across Capt James C Edge´s name on a memorial for 1st Battalion 5th Marines on Camp Pendleton today. He was killed, the day I was born. 20 years later, I follow in the footsteps of Capt Edge, a Virginia native like myself, as I currently working towards my commission into the United States Marine Corps. God Bless and Semper Fi, Sir.
Kerry Krogstad
November 2, 2023
Jamie was my friend while both of us were in college. I was at MBU and he was a Keydet at V.M.I. He was one of the smartest Keydets at V.M.I. Very few people are blessed with the intelligence and leadership qualities that Jamie had during his lifetime. All of us who knew Jamie, appreciated his devotion, discipline and fearlessness. In addition to all of those rare qualities he was funny and kind. I pray for blessings of comfort to be bestowed upon his family, and all who knew him.
Darby and Greg Palmer (Robert)
May 29, 2023
Taking time this Memorial Day to visit all of the memories online of Jamie. He is remembered and talked of often in our family. Greg makes sure of it.
YVETTE LICARI
May 29, 2021
My only grandchild, James, is named after James C. Edge.
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J Gordon
November 8, 2020
I met Mr. Edge at VMI when I was a "rat" and he a cadre instructor. Although its been over 25 years, with events and faces fading, my memories of Jamie stand out. From the moment I met him, he exuded the ideal leadership qualities you would expect from a seasoned officer. He commanded respect by the most noble of ways - his actions. I will forever remember his raspy voice and prominent chin. He is missed, and my prayers go out to his family.
Chester & Ginger
April 16, 2016
We continue to remember Captain James C. Edge in our prayers. James stands beside God, completely understanding all of His Mysterious Ways. James is at Peace, knowing he gave the ultimate sacrifice. ///, salute
Tracy (Jepsen) Mitchell
April 14, 2016
It's been 11 years and I will always remember you Jamie. Not just the sacrifice for our country but the friend. You will never be forgotten!
Chester& Ginger
April 22, 2015
Captain James E. Edge, Sir ///, (salute)... Your family misses your presence in their lives; however, you ARE by their side every time one of them thinks of you. God granted you the angelic mystery of being able to do so. YOU are our Hero, who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Till we meet in Heaven, we will never forget you!
Janice (Edge) Whorton
April 21, 2015
April 14, 2015 marks 10years that you've been gone from our midst. As I stood at your grave in Section 60, I was struck by the loss & heartache of so many families. I miss you so much, Jamie. May you rest in peace, my son. You'll never be forgotten. Semper Fi.
Love,
Mom
Chester & Ginger
April 18, 2014
James continues to watch over you, as God promised. Keep your faith!
Scrabecks
April 17, 2014
We miss you everyday that you have been away from life but we know you live on in happiness as our guardian angel. God Bless your family and may eternal happiness forever be with you. Semper Fi!
Janice (Edge) Whorton
April 16, 2014
I stood over your grave in Arlington Cemetery on Palm Sunday & laid daffodils at your head to commemorate the 9th year of your call from the battlefield on 4-14-05. You are missed & remain forever young in our memory. You touched the lives of many & have left a legacy of love & honor for God, Country, the Corps & Family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. I Love you, Jamie, my son. RIP & Semper Fi.
Your Mom Forever
Ginger Patrice
April 15, 2013
We continue to pray for you & your family as we remember that bleak day you died, April 14, while preserving freedom far away from home. Captain James C. Edge, we believe you have become an angel of God's Hosts; you will watch over your family forever!
Janice (Edge) Whorton
April 10, 2013
This Sunday, April 14th, it will be 8 years since that sniper's bullet took you from us. In my mother's heart it's feels like yesterday. I move forward with a mother's grief in the loss of a cherished son & the pride in his legacy of honor & valor for his country. I miss you so much, Jamie. Rest in Peace. Semper Fi Marine !!
Love Always,
Mom
December 26, 2012
In memory and honor of Jamie Edge.
Anthony Bohn
September 13, 2012
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!
God's Day looking over all of us!
June 27, 2012
Life goes on and I miss you dealy my son!
James Edge
June 25, 2012
Linda Turri
June 22, 2012
I didnt realize this book was here online,there are no words to describe how much love is in your family, and how much you are missed. May you rest in peace, and feel the love everyone has for you always. Being the guiding light for your brothers, and the warmth in your dads heart. God Bless you. You are truly missed. Linda Turri
Becky (Grisdale) Allen
April 15, 2012
Jamie, you are missed every day by your family and friends. Seven years later and you are still not forgotten and you never will be. My family and I will visit you again soon.
Janice (Edge) Whorton
April 14, 2012
Seven years ago today,just about this time you died on top of a roof in Ramadi, Iraq. I was driving to work that Thursday morning and was unaware that at 8pm I would receive the news that no mother is prepared to hear. I go about my daily life, but a piece of me is missing. You are with me in the memories I carry in my heart & I see you in the faces of your daughters. Rest in Peace, my son.I'll see you soon.
Love,
Mom
Peggy Childers
April 14, 2012
To the family and friends of Capt. James C. Edge:
Always remembering James. "Some gave all."
Jon and Jenn Scrabeck
January 26, 2012
We miss you everyday. We are at your place of rest every month to pay respect. You are among two other friends that are very close by. We will always be there to say hello and bring something to share. We remember you for your compassion to your country and sacrifice you gave. We will never forgot you.
James Edge
July 26, 2011
I still love you and miss you---your Father! 26 July 2011
May 29, 2011
It's been a long time, but we have never forgotten your sacrifice, Jamie. We miss you! The Hall family.
Ginger Mankowski
April 13, 2011
To the family and friends of Capt. James C. Edge:
Please accept our remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
April 4, 2011
To the family of Capt. James C. Edge:
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.
Janice (Edge) Whorton
December 20, 2010
This will be our 6th Christmas without you, Jamie. When we gathered at Aunt Carol's for our annual holiday party last weekend, we shared our past memories of you & how your love of these special family times will live on in our hearts, even though you can't be with us. We miss you so much !! Merry Christmas, my Son.
Love, Mom
Michelle "Wirth" Erwin
April 17, 2010
To the Family and Friends on Jamie Edge -
I set a reminder on my calendar to remember one of my favorite heroes and when it went off in my pocket the other day I said a little prayer for you! I hope to see him in heaven someday. God Bless!
Cristina "Campos" Dajero
April 14, 2010
"Jamie,
This past Sunday, I took my girls to see where you were laid to rest. I wanted them to know who you were and what you did for all of us. I can not believe it has been five years. . .we miss you!"
Peggy Childers
April 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Capt. James C. Edge:
Remembering James 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 Mertz
August 19, 2009
To the family of CAPT. James C. Edge, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. We, the Military Affairs Committe of Hampton, Va recogize those we have lost on 9-11 and those we have lost on the war on Terror. We invite family members that have lost loved ones to a observance we hold every 9-11 in Hampton, Va. We have read your son's name during our ceremony since 2007. If you are ever interested in attending our observance, you are always welcome.
My name is Peggy Mertz, you can reach me at [email protected]
Kenna Larra
June 30, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
May 25, 2009
On this, Memorial Day 2009, we still remember you and honor you. Though years have passed since you made the ultimate sacrifice, your legacy continues to live on - YOU HAVE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN!! To the Edge family......we pay homage and honor to you as well. I pray it brings you some comfort in knowing that your Marine is still on the minds and in the hearts of many.
Semper Fidelis!!
Michelle Erwin (Wirth)
April 15, 2009
May you always rest in peace Jamie. You will always be remembered for your smile and great sense of humor. Thank you for helping keep your friends and family safe and serving your country valiantly. I'll visit again on Veterans Day! I'm praying for your family and hope to see you some day in heaven...God Bless!
Janice (Edge) Whorton
April 14, 2009
Dearest Jamie,
We went to Arlington today to honor you on this day, the 4th anniversary of your death. We left a sprig of flowers & touched the headstone that marks your resting place among the fallen heroes of our country. We cried & remembered your smile. We miss you & love you !! We will never forget the sacrifice you made for us & the country you served with honor.
Rest in Peace My Son.
Love,
Mom & your brothers, Billy & Tommy
Peggy Childers
April 14, 2009
To the family of Capt. James C. Edge:
James 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
Michelle (Wirth) Erwin
November 3, 2008
When I found out what happened from a friend of ours today I cried for all those that lost a great friend, father, husband and most of all Hero! You rock Jamie! I'm so proud to say that I knew you and I'm sorry to have seen such a great person leave this earth. I hope to see you in heaven one day. God Bless your family, Krissy, your girls, your brothers and parents. Thank you for defending our freedom. I'll never forget...
May 3, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Capt Edge!
April 14, 2008
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”
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of the
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
I did not know James, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.
Sincerely,
Debra Estep
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Janice (Edge) Whorton
December 13, 2007
This is our third Christmas without you, Jamie. You are missed each day, but these special family times are especially difficult. I try to ease my grief by recalling all my memories of you and your brothers in holidays past. The joy is bittersweet, but I am thankful for those precious moments frozen in time and forever in my heart.
Rest in Peace, my Son, my Hero.
Love,
Mom
August 14, 2007
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)
July 16, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Capt Edge and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Tracy Mitchell (Jepsen)
May 28, 2007
It has been two years now since that day. This being Memorial Day I wanted to say to the Edge family that Jamie will never be forgotten.
Garnet Jenkins
April 13, 2007
The price Capt. James C. Edge and the Edge family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten. Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of this Brave Young Marine.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of James, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers his Sacrifice.
Treasure this hero Lord, in Your Garden of Rest,
for while here on earth, he was one of our best.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nicki Downs
March 10, 2007
I miss Jamie. We went to the same church growing up, and he, Billy and I had many good times...CCD, Busch Gardens, Mount Saint Mary's, etc.
Even though we hadn't spoken in years, I was devastated by Jamie's loss. There are many who don't see how what is going on in the world impacts us, and I was one until this.
Thank you Jamie for all that you did for our country, and thank you to those who continue to do so.
Nicholas Michaud
September 8, 2006
I served under Capt. Edge at both The School of Infantry, Camp Geiger NC and 1st Bn 5th Marines. I can say that I have never served under a better Officer during my 5 years in the Marines. He is greatly missed by all those who work with and for him.
Fair winds and following seas, Sir.
Semper Fi
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 13, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. 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 ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
May 20, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Edge family in the loss of James. I did not know James, 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. I live fairly close to Arlington National Cemetery and each time I am there I stop by and honor James. James 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~
Joshua Reed
March 7, 2006
Dear the Edge Family,
I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family Tommy and if you ever need anything you can get ahold of me through email or my sis. Same goes for the rest of your family I don't know them but I served with the Marines and they took care of me and it is only right to take care of those who took care of me. "Semper Fidelis"
Jamie Graves
November 10, 2005
God Bless ( Jamie,Navy wife)
Terry Crawford
August 19, 2005
Two of my sons served under Captain Edge, one on the East Coast and one in the West and on to Ramadi. Each of them had told me what an outstanding man and excellant leader he was and both were devastated by his death. He challenged each of them as Marines and as men to expand their abilities and their humanity. Thank you to his family for giving this fine young man, who in turn gave to other young men. I know some of your pain as I lost a brother in Vietnam and as we wait for 1/5 to return from Ramadi I hope you know Captain Edge will not be forgotten. He will live on both in his children and the young men he led.
Capt James Sweeney
May 20, 2005
Jaime and I were conference groupmates at EWS. I also remember him from OCS in '94. He was the guy leading from the front in everything he did, continuously setting the example. I remember him being the best at the O'course and at drill, he was well known. We developed a close friendship while at EWS and he will be greatly missed. My battalion, 3/3, recently buried a Marine killed in Afghanistan near him in Arlington. He will forever be surrounded by Marines. S/F Jim
David Keel
May 11, 2005
I went to Green Run High School with Jamie and recently learned of his death. Jamie stands out in my memory as being a genuine guy of real depth. He possesed the gifts of both humor and intelligence. His family has been in my thought and prayers since I found out. He was a special guy and set a remarkable example for the rest of us by being willing to live his beliefs through his service, and his sacrifice to our country.
Sheila Gush
May 9, 2005
We are so saddened by the news of Jamie's death. My heart just aches for you Krissy and I want you to know that I am here for you always. May God be with you and your family through this sad time. Jamie was a true hero and may his legacy never be forgotten.
Love,
Sheila and Gabe Gush (NYC, NY)
David & Kirsten Sadlier
May 4, 2005
Kirsten and I just recently learned of the Edge family's sad news and our hearts and prayers go out to the whole family. We lived across the street from Jamie and his family in base housing in Quantico during EWS. He was an outstanding Marine and obviously adored his wife and kids. I have fond memories of making snow forts in the driveways and having snowball fights across the street. Our side of the street quickly found out that Jamie had a great arm for throwing snowballs.
We will cherish our freedom even more now knowing his sacrifice.
Janice Whorton
May 4, 2005
I am Jamie's Mom. My son, Tommy, told me about this web site. He said I might find some comfort in reading the comments and messages from the many people that were touched by Jamie's life. It has been heart-warming to realize that he will be remembered and his legacy of honor, integrity, love and frienship will be carried in the hearts of all who met him.
I thank each of you for your kind words and prayers for our family. We will go on as Jamie would expect of us, but we will miss him dearly!! He was a precious gift!!
God bless each of you.
From Jamie's Mom
Greg Kelly
May 4, 2005
4May 2:06am
I just found out about Jamie a few hours ago. i can not sleep. I am so up set. We were friends. He was my boss in 2nd LAR bn. I was one of his squad leaders. I have many pictures and videos from our Panama deployment. He just called me from Iraq a month ago. I missed the call. If any one can e-mail me with some details, please do. I am so dissapointed that i missed the services. God bless his wife and children! I am praying for you. What a loss this nation has suffered! Semper Fi!
Jon & Jenn Scrabeck
May 3, 2005
Jamie was an outstanding and dedicated Marine, husband, father and friend. We met Jaime in 2nd LAR, Camp Lejeune, NC. Our children are the same ages and became close with one another over that time and have stayed that way. Jamie was always there for anyone who needed help, comfort or laughs. We will miss him so much. God Bless you Jamie and to Krissy and the girls, we love you. Keep strong.
The Scrabecks
Jon, Jenn, Josh and Nicolas
Captain Brian Wobensmith
April 30, 2005
It deeply saddens me and my family to hear about Jamie's death. Our prayers and thoughts go to Krissy and her family. Jamie was always a wonderful husband, father, friend and Marine who was one to set the example for others. He will be missed very much.
Sean Neally
April 28, 2005
I was deeply saddened when I read the news about Jamie’s passing. I met Jamie, Billy, and Krissy at Plaza Junior High. Although I went on to Kellam High School, Jamie and I remained friendly through our meetings on the soccer field. Jamie was the type of person that you couldn’t help but be friends with. Every time I ran into Jamie, he treated me like I was a long lost brother that he had not seen in years. I think anybody that knew him could attest to this. I have had a few friends and acquaintances that have fallen in the line of duty, but none seemed to strike me the way this news has. While Jamie went on to VMI (c/o 96), I went on to USNA (c/o 96). We ran into each other at Quantico in 1993, and Jamie snuck away from his OSC platoon in the chow hall, so we could chat for a couple minutes. This was quintessential Jamie. Sneaking away and risking great personal reprimand to visit with a friend from junior high school. I also ran into Jamie in 1996, on I-64 at a rest stop around 10 pm. We were both leaving Virginia Beach, I was heading back to the Pentagon, and he was returning to Quantico. Again, Jamie treated me like a long lost brother. I wanted to share these memories because they represent the spirit of a great man, an irreplaceable friend, a loving father and husband, a Marine, and a hero. As with anybody who ever had the fortune of befriending Jamie, I will not forget him. My family’s heart goes out to Krissy, Helena, Rachel, Billy, Tommy, and his parents, James and Janice.
Tracy Mitchell
April 27, 2005
I have already signed the guest book, but at the time couldn't find the right words to put in. Jamie was a great friend. He lived around the corner from me and I went to Plaza and Green Run with him. It is hard to think that this could have happened to him. Being a wife and a mother my heart goes out to Krissy and her girls. His memory will be alive forever.
Tracy Mitchell (Jepsen)
April 26, 2005
Jamie was a great friend and will be missed.
Shannon Gorrell
April 25, 2005
Jaime and I were in the same platoon at The Basic School when we were young 2ndLts. He was an amazing guy, he actually managed to make a 20 mile force march in August in Quantico fun! Even after 10 years, I can still hear him singing "Red, red wine" and making jokes. Quite frankly, he was the reason I made it through TBS in one piece and still motivated about the Marine Corps. He will be sorely missed, but please know the wonderful impact he made on so many lives. Semper Fidelis.
Shane Dunlap
April 25, 2005
I remember Jamie as a very positive influence in my life! Being built about the same, we were both wide reciever/tight ends on the Green Run HS football team. Because of that, we were together alot during those days. He never said anything bad about anyone, I mean he never even joked about anyone! Even though we were not really super close in school, we did hang out some! What a great guy he was!!!!! My heart goes out to his wife and girls. I have a wife and two kids myself, so I can't even imagine losing one of them! God Bless you guys
Kristy Jefferson (Lynch)
April 25, 2005
I, too, went to Green Run with Jamie. I did not know him very well but knew that he was a nice guy. He seemed to really enjoy and take pride in his ROTC commitment. When I found out about his death I was very shocked, as we all were, and saddened. Eventhough I did not know him well I still feel a sense of loss for our graduating high school class. My prayers go out to his family and I hope that they know that God has one of the good ones now to watch over all of us!
Nicki Rojas
April 25, 2005
I've thought about this for a very long time and had not been able to express with words how I have been feeling since I saw Jamie's picture on the news a few days ago. I have read every article, every sentiment written for him and his family and the best I have been able to come up with is that God is incredible. It doesn't always seem that he is fair or that his timing is right but he is nonetheless Incredible. This leads me to, he only brings those to be with him that are Incredible as well. Should we all live our lives as full and honorably as Jamie has we will be blessed with the same incredible judgement.
Thank you God for sharing Jamie with us for as long as you were able and continue to walk with Krissy and the girls as their hearts heal.
Nicki Rojas (formerly Earle)
Cormac O'Connor
April 25, 2005
Jamie Edge was a Marine's Marine. He was the 3Alpha and I was one of the medical officers for 1/5 during our 2004 deployment in Iraq. His mind was sharp during operations, but also hungry for more knowledge. He would always pose me insurmountable medical questions like "Doc, when are we going to be able to fully clone guys ... say I lose an arm, when can I grow a new one ... so how long does it take to ...." Before we went into Fallujah last year, he was shocked to learn that his Battalion Surgeons were not actually going to be performing surgery, in the 2 inches of dirt under the overpass at the cloverleaf.
I have learned that the unit you go to war with is your unit forever. I wish I was with 1/5 in Ramadi and taking care of my guys. There is nothing I could have done to save him, but he was a good friend.
He was a good man and Marine and spoke often of his family.
Our prayers are with you all.
Christopher Johnson
April 25, 2005
I had the privilege to know Jamie in high school (Green Run 92'), we weren't very close but we were in the same NJROTC class and just as everyone else has said, he was a great guy. He was very popular but he took the time to pay attention to the "little people" as it were.
You hear about soldiers/marines paying the ultimate price day in and day out on the news but much to my own shame they were starting to become just numbers after a while, until I knew one of them. The death of our friend has woken me up to the sacrifices the front line soldiers make every day, whether in the news or not, for the defense of our country.
I am in the Navy, enlisted two days after graduating high school. I have a wife and four boys. When I deploy, there is a chance that something can go wrong but it's a very slim chance. Those men and women on the front lines deal with danger and the possibility of death everyday and they deserve our utmost respect and gratitude, they definitely have mine.
To Jamie’s wife Krissy, his children and the rest of the Edge family, my deepest condolences and sincere thanks for his dedication to our great country. Words can never be enough to ease the pain but there are a lot of people praying for you to help get through you this tragedy. May God bless you and your family. I plan on attending the funeral at Arlington on Tues 26 April and hope to meet you.
Sincerely
Christopher D. Johnson
CTR1(SW) USN
Jennifer Stolle Hass
April 25, 2005
I have fond memories of Jamie and Krissy in high school. It's just so hard to believe that something like this has happened to such a great guy. Having 2 young children myself, I could only imagine the grief that Krissy is having. My prayers go out to her and her family and to Jamie's family.
Brent Sevener
April 24, 2005
I was in Capt. Edge's Company in Camp Lejeune. He was my platoon commander and then my company XO. He was an outstanding officer. my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the Marines he comanded that are still in Iraq.
Mike Rivera
April 23, 2005
I am so sorry for the loss the Edge and Poe families have endured by the death of James Edge. I went to Plaza Junior and Green Run with the Edge twins, but I didn't know them very well. James was a popular guy, but unlike a lot of popular kids, he was a very nice guy. It is not just lip service to say this; he really was a bright and likeable person. It is a tragedy and he is a true hero. Please try to take some solace in the fact that he is now with God. Semper Fidelis.
M.C. Rivera
Tommy Edge
April 23, 2005
It is 2:30am and I cannot sleep. I googled my brothers name and found this site. I thank everyone for their kind words and comments. In these trying times I will be happy to relay the sentiments to my family. I am Jamie's little brother and I love and miss him so very much. He has always been the strength I've relied on and he will continue to be so. I could write in this journal entry for days about my big brother Jamie, but if you should know anything, know this. He had a fierce love for God, country, Corps and family. He was a loving husband and father, obediant son and marine, a best friend to his twin brother Billy and a guiding light to his little brother Tommy. I thank you all again, good night and I love you Jamie.
Becky Grisdale
April 21, 2005
IN YOUR HONOR
By Rebecca Grisdale
You were a young boy that we all once knew
A son, a brother, a student, our friend
Time flew by and then you were a young man
A Marine, a husband, a father, our friend
Distance kept us all apart and we went our separate ways
Knowing all was well we lived from day to day
When we heard about you today
It was in the most unexpected way
For it was with sadness that we learned of your death at such a young age
The tears soon started to flow and our minds were filled with rage
Then we thought of you and the courage that you displayed
You fought for our country and freedom with the bravest of the brave
As a Marine you served your country true to the end
A Captain, a comrade, a hero, our friend
You are now a fallen hero, our fallen friend
For it is in your honor that we shall all gather once again
Let us never forget the loved ones we lost, the ones who have served, and especially those who are still serving our country. Jamie, we will always remember you for your valor and your kindness. You and your loved ones will always remain in our hearts and prayers.
Joanna Wroblewski
April 21, 2005
Thanks Capt. Edge for your sacrafice so America can sleep in peace. You will never be forgotten. Look up my husband, Lt. John Wroblewski, as I know you two will be amongst the finest God chooses to guard the gates of heaven and protect marines and loved ones. Krissy, I too am a widow of a hero, when you need an ear or anything, please never hesitate. I have been there. God bless you and your family and God bless Capt. James Edge USMC.
For Krissy: "Sometimes Courage is that small voice you hear at the end of the day that says, I'll try again tomorrow." Semper Fi.
Joanna Wroblewski
Susan Johnson
April 19, 2005
May God bless your family at this time of loss. I did not know Capt. Edge, but I am grateful for his selfless sacrifice securing the freedoms of others. God bless America and all her heros! May he now rest in God's loving embrace.
Cristina Burmeister
April 19, 2005
My prayers and thoughts are with the Edge family during this hard time. I had the opportunity to know James "Jamie" Edge & his brother, Billy, from jr/high school back in Virginia Beach. I also had the opportunity to work with their mother, Janice. I am truly sorry for your loss and I am sure that he will always be remembered for all the good times that were shared throughout his life as a Marine, a father, a son, & a brother. He will be greatly missed from all who knew him. God bless you all and be strong for one another.
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