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Ed Christian Obituary

Edward Christian, 20, an offensive lineman from Valdosta who was red-shirted during the last season and was side-lined for injuries, was killed late Saturday at an apartment complex near Auburn University. Read the news story.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jun. 10, 2012.

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for Ed Christian

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63 Entries

My brother! I still and always will miss you!

Jeffrey Whitaker Jr.

Friend

June 19, 2018

been a while since i seen u man wish this wouldnt have happened to u....im gone miss u my dog

milton cason

June 15, 2012

May Ed's wonderful memories give the family strength. You are in my prayers.

Tonja Shackelford

June 15, 2012

I didnt know you but through others word....you was loved as much as the guy I DID KNOW (DADA).....PRAYN FOR HEALN FOR THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY....WITH GOD YOU WILL GET THROUGH. SORRY FOR UR LOSS

CANDICE HEARD

June 13, 2012

Sincere condolences to the Christian family in the loss of your son. You are all in my prayers.

Mary Buzzeo

June 13, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sherry Hackett

June 13, 2012

With Deepest Sympathy

Estella Dunn

June 13, 2012

I just met Ed like 2months ago when I found out he stayed in my complex and from the very first time I was in his presence I knew he was an outstanding person.. he was very polite and had a caring voice. I could tell he loved his gf very much and spoke highly of women in general. Its hard to see him go over such a ridiculous situation/argument, but to be absent from the body is to me present with the Lord.. God Bless the family and all who grieve!

Tawana Fuller

June 12, 2012

To the family sorry for your loss. May God strengthen each and everyone of u during this time.

karita wilkes

June 12, 2012

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

"The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace."
Psalms 29:11

May God always bless the Christian family!!

T. Carron

June 12, 2012

This is so senseless!. I pray that the family can find peace during their time of sorrow. May the Lord be with you each and every day.
C. Adamson, Friend of the Ladarious Phillips Family(Roanoke, AL)

Casey Adamson

June 12, 2012

Sending my concerns and prayers to the entire family of this "young man". To the mother, I know your pain. This is the hardest thing we could ever do--bury our child. Hoping that one day a little peace will be in your hearts, but the void is going to always be there. I hope some justice will be done and you all will have a little comfort from that. Once again, my prayers are with you all. This is so close to home too, I'm from Thomasville. God bless you all.

Sissy Coleman

June 12, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this terrible time. So young to be gone...

Allison Bell

June 12, 2012

My sincere condolences to all the Christian family and the many friends of this young man.
Please know the Northside Eagle family is keeping you in their thoughts and prayers. Ed was a very worthy opponent in the Lowndes-Northside football games.
May you all feel God's arms around you and that you feel the mercy, love and comfort that only The Father can give.

War Eagle Ed!!
V. Hitchcock
Auburn Univ '89 & '91

Vonnie Hitchcock

June 11, 2012

Such a sad tragedy, I pray the peace of God for the family of the late Ed Christian. You were a good guy, stand tall in heaven and watch over all your family and friends.... RIP

Pastor Stevens

June 11, 2012

Your time was too short! May God bless your family, many prayers shine down upon you. WE

Angela Horevitz

June 11, 2012

May god be with your family, and may you forever be our guardian angel. RIP Ed and war eagle

Paul Carter

June 11, 2012

Psalm 116:15. War Eagle

June 11, 2012

Ed, his family, as well as the other victims and their families are in our family's prayers. A great young man that represented his family and Auburn well. He will be missed, but not forgotten. He is at peace now.

K I

June 11, 2012

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. c morris

June 11, 2012

As an Auburn grad and the mother of an Auburn grad, Ed's tragic death is something I never imagined happening in a place so dear to my heart. A member of the Auburn Family has left us way to soon, but I know that Ed has gone Home. I pray for forgiveness and healing for all that loved him. Ed will always live in the hearts of the Auburn Family.

Diane Standridge '71

June 11, 2012

To the family: Please remember through this time of despair, many prayers go with you and that others really do care. Psalms 55:22

m welch

June 11, 2012

Great kid, will pray and support your family to the end. Thanks for your time at Auburn, you will always be family. WE

Billy Mansel

June 11, 2012

God's word promises us a peace that passes all understanding. To me, that promise means that in the face of the most tragic news that the world can imagine, God will give your spirit peace. He will comfort you and give you the hope that is found in Jesus Christ.
This is my prayer for you. I pray that God will pour out a spirit of peace on you and will give you a hope that the world can't understand.
God bless you.

Rob Thomas

June 11, 2012

RIP MY BROTHER, GOD BLESS YOU>

vic

June 11, 2012

My condolences!! The Christian family are in my Prayers!!!!!

Nick Stampul

June 11, 2012

Godspeed Ed...you and your family are in our thoughts.

Greg Roach

June 11, 2012

Rip Big Ed!!!

James Carter

June 11, 2012

Once an Auburn man, always an Auburn man. Rest in peace.

S Granger

June 11, 2012

Your family is in my prayers. Ed was known around Auburn as a big kid with a big teddy bear heart. My God comfort you and your family.

david armour

June 11, 2012

I am lost for words because this is such a senseless loss of life. I just pray that God will grant you his peace and provide you with everything you will need to sustain you during this difficult time.

Ray

June 11, 2012

My eyes filled up with tears as I heard the news
I find myself wishing that it wasn't real
Every time I think about it, pain is all I can feel
Tears fall from my eyes, I can barely see
But my heart tells me that he'll always be with me
I'm glad he feels no pain now-he lives in a perfect land
Together in that perfect place above,
Filled with caring, sharing and love
But until that day comes- I will wipe my tears away.

Goodbyes are often hard to say,
they hurt so very much.
Though you're not gone.
You still remain,
in the minds, hearts, and lives you've
touched.

With deepest sympathy,

Lequesha' S. Brooks

Lequesha' Brooks

June 11, 2012

LETS GO CAT FANS AND SEND OUT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THIS YOUNG MAN, BECAUSE IT HURTS ME TO KNOW THAT LIFE WAS TAKEN FROM THIS YOUNG MAN AND HIS FAMILY. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL KEEP THEM COVERED UNDER HIS WINGS OF PROTECTION AS TIMES GO BY.

JERRY HADLEY

June 11, 2012

He was such a good kid. I was lucky to have known his he and his father....a Lowndes County, GA Sheriff's Detective.

Ron P

June 11, 2012

I can only grieve with you. No words from me are sufficient at a time like this.May God's Word give you comfort however. Romans 8:28 says "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
KJV

R.Sid Sudduth

June 11, 2012

My condolences to the Christian family God is for us a refuge and strength a help that is readily during distresses. Psalms 46:1

Tina King Atlant, Ga.

June 11, 2012

My heart goes out to Sonya and Ed. I can't imagine what you are going through and I know my words could never ease the pain. Just know that there are many people who really are praying for your family.

Stacey Wilkerson Davis

June 11, 2012

This is so sad. My prayers goes out to the family.

June 11, 2012

to the family I too have lost a child believe me I feel your pain . Stay close to God, you will never forget but he will help you get through this, all my love .

kenneth cook

June 11, 2012

Such a tragic end to such a promising young man. May our Savior comfort his loved ones

Bo Yates

June 11, 2012

SO SAD!!!!!!

R B

June 11, 2012

May you RIP. My prayers go out to your family & friends. In Jesus name!!

Amelia Uriegas

June 11, 2012

My prayers goes to his family in Valdosta.

ralph moss

June 11, 2012

OPEN THE FLOOD GATES OF HEAVEN LET IT RAIN!

June 11, 2012

May God continually bless your family as you endure this obviously difficult time.
Your son's innocence is displayed in his eyes. May God grant you peace.

Baker

June 11, 2012

Met big Ed at FCA leadership camp in St. Simons the summer before his sr. Year. What an amazingly humble gentle giant. Our hearts at Buford h.s. go out to your community.

Drew Anthony

June 11, 2012

Linda Jackson-Thomas

June 11, 2012

May you rest in peace.

Vanessa Curry

June 11, 2012

Our sincere and deepest heart felt condolences to the family and friends. This is just terrible. May his peace be with you until you meet again.

Shawn Harris

June 10, 2012

I don't know this young man, but it saddens my heart to see someone's life taken over foolishness. I send my condolences to all the family, friends, students and falcuty. May God Bless you all.

Angela Richard

June 10, 2012

May God grant comfort to this young man's family and friends.

M.W. Holland

June 10, 2012

Had the pleasure of meeting this awesomly raised young man several times through his father who is a personal friend, and partner in LE. Gotta say my condolences go out to him and the rest of their family!!!

VPD #6727

Keith Harrell

June 10, 2012

I had the pleasure of meeting this young man on several occasions through work!! He was always so respectful, humble and just a wonderful young man!!! May he rest in Peace!! Praying for the Christian family-please be comforted in knowing how many lives your son touched!

JC McGill

June 10, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Pamela Giles

June 10, 2012

You were such a fine young man, Big Ed. The people I know who met you were impressed, without fail. God's arms are big enough to wrap around even you. Be at rest there, young man. War Eagle... and RIP.

John Rogers

June 10, 2012

There are shoulders to lean on and arms to hug you, in this dire time. Be at peace.

June 10, 2012

Our prayers are with this young man's family and the Auburn family at this terrible time.May the Lord welcome him home.

How2 Fish

June 10, 2012

With deepest sympathy to the Christian family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

June 10, 2012

To the Christian Family: My thoughts are with you during this time of unimaginable grief. May you find comfort in God's love for Ed and your entire family.

Paula Caldarella

June 10, 2012

R.I.P.

Helen

June 10, 2012

Christian family -- Our family is praying for you and yours. May your faith in God bring peace and comfort in due time. Ed is home and at rest. Bless you all.

June 10, 2012

War Eagle for ever!!!

June 10, 2012

God bless you...may your family find deep peace in this very painful time

June 10, 2012

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