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Pauline 4
September 11, 2024
For William Earhart he not here do this but his wife Pauline Earhart went we on tv went get black ribbon on put top our flag for you
September 11, 2023
Edward you are never forgotten. Today we celebrate your life and honor your courage. Thank you for your service to country. We shall never forget. You are remembered. Rest in Peace
Mallory Wilson
April 28, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Bill Kleckner
September 11, 2021
I served with Ed in the 90’s when he was SN Earhart. Ed told me he had a dream of being a weatherman on TV. I think of him frequently and remember him as a great guy who was easy going and got along with everyone he talked to. My continued condolences to his family. 20 years have gone by so quickly.
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Lori Fannin
September 10, 2021
I know Ed’s family and know that he is loved and missed beyond measure. So very thankful for his service and ultimate sacrifice.
Cindy Roe
September 9, 2021
Remembering Edward on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Alex
December 16, 2019
Peace be with you...
July 15, 2019
My condolences to edward, his family and friends.
Alex lai
Ed's name at the NY Memorial
April Horton
September 16, 2017
Ed's monument in KY cemetary
April Horton
September 16, 2017
2017 pic of Ed's Bench at Pentagon Memorial
April Horton
September 16, 2017
Ed's Pentagon ID
April Horton
September 16, 2017
Ed, Mom and Dad
April Horton
September 16, 2017
Young Ed
April Horton
September 16, 2017
Ed and me on my College Graduation
April Horton
September 16, 2017
Ed's last Navy picture
April Horton
September 16, 2017
April Horton
September 16, 2017
I miss you so much Ed! You were a great brother and friend! 16 years without you has been rough but I know you are in a better place with Mom and Dad.
Tom H
September 12, 2017
Today, 09/12/2017, we remember your Ed. Thank you for your service. We will never forget. To Ed's family members .. continue to share Ed's special characteristics thru your actions. With much regards.
March 29, 2016
To the family of Eward Thomas Earhart,
I did not know Edward or the family, but read some of the nice comments about him on the 9/11 legacy guestbook. I'm sure he is missed very much. How thankful for the hope that we will see them again. - John 5:28,28
Jen Stuart
May 20, 2015
Thank you for your service to our great nation.
Del Newberry
April 15, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to Edward's friends and family. We will never forget his service to our country. Much love from Texas
Nathaniel Harris
September 11, 2014
13 years my Friend and it is and always will be painful. Hope the skies are clear and the seas calm for you eternally Shipmate. Just know you will never be forgotten my good Friend. "We Have The Watch"
Billy hart
September 11, 2014
Thank you for protecting our country.R.I.P
September 11, 2014
thank you for your service RIP
Timothy Skeates
April 7, 2014
I met him in July, 2001 at a Boy Scout Jamboree, Fort AP hill, VA. We worked together for two weeks helping Boy Scouts achieve their oceanography merit badge. I remember Ed got sun poisoning from being outside too much during those weeks. We did a lot of talking after work in a garage on the Army base. That's where the Navy people gathered to socialize, and drink some beer in the evening.. All the military branches were there representing to the scouts for the 2 weeks, the Navy was the loudest bunch at night. He told me he'd been through a divorce and some of his life's stories. It's ironic because when we had a good beer buzz going on, we starting talking about the after life, and wondering what it must be like while looking out at the stars. He was really a good dude, and I'm happy I got to meet him. We were both in the meteorology field, but I was stationed out of Norfolk, VA. Then, not even 2 months later, I saw his name on the pentagon victim list and I couldn't believe it. He was one of the nicest people I'd ever met while serving in the Navy. I will always remember him.. God bless you Ed and your family.
September 17, 2013
Thank You For Your Service RIP
September 12, 2013
Ed, you will forever be in my heart and my thoughts. What could have been will forever haunt me. RIP
July 30, 2013
RIP. Thank you for your service
Enrique Acosta
July 29, 2013
Many people do not know that I sat with Ed and helped him decide to take the pentagon over Camp David, as his Career Counselor back in Hawaii. I have lived with his loss daily and still remember it vividly. I was on the USS Iwo Jima when I saw the news live and when I heard the pentagon got hit, He was the first person on my mind. I mis you brother and will make sure your legacy lives on. Rest in peace my friend and God bless your family.
Alvin Brown
September 21, 2012
EDDIE You will never Be forgotten
We All Miss You Dearly
K Lewis
September 11, 2012
Rest In peace
Tiffany Sampson
September 11, 2011
I know today marks 10 yrs since the passing of Ed and my heart still aches for him and his family. I will never forget and your all in my prayers often!
debbie Sierzega
September 11, 2011
my thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Edward Thomas Earhart and his family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers today
Dana Cantrell
September 9, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Nicole Burton
January 17, 2011
To the family of Edward:
Thank you. I pray that his sacrifice will never be forgotten; in my heart, at least, I know it won't.
SAMANTHA collins
April 19, 2010
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS I LOST MY UNCLE CHRISTOPHER AND IT WAS HARD TO SEE MY GRANDMA GO THROUGH IT SO I OFFER YOU MY CONDOLENCES TO LET YOU KNOW THERE ARE POEPLE HERE FOR YOU DONT WORRRY A DAY DOSNT GGO BY THAT I DONT MISS HIM BUT I AM AT PEACE WITH EVERYTHING
September 12, 2009
Ed, another year has come and gone but your memory is with us everyday of the year.Miss hearing you laugh and seeing that unique smile with the eyes.
A friend, Sandy Conley
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2009
To the family of Edward Thomas Earhart:
Edward gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. My deepest sympathy to you. We must never forget!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
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Pentagon Memorial, 2008
July 15, 2009
Sarah Samoraj
July 15, 2009
Pentagon Memorial - 2008
Thank you for your bravery to our country. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
lorna davis
May 25, 2009
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
donald brooks
March 2, 2009
god bless you and your family, sailor
Just another sad American
September 11, 2008
We will never meet on earth. I'm sorry I did not know you. I grieve for the family and friends you left behind. We will never forget.
Sergio Calderon
September 2, 2008
I had the privelege and honor of sailing with Edward on some of our patrols aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Rush while I was stationed in Hawaii. Edward was a great guy and got along with everyone. I remember him always being in a good mood, with a constant smile on his face. All of the crew aboard the Rush were greatly saddened with the news of 9/11. I recently made a trip to NYC and visited the World Trade Center Memorial Museum. There is a Pentagon memorial there, and when I saw Edward's name on it, that feeling of sadness came back again. Edward, you will never be forgotten...and always remembered as a good friend, a great sailor, and an outstanding person.
Sergio A. Calderon
Operations Specialist 1st Class
United States Coast Guard
richard kemp
May 4, 2008
I Dont really know you. But, i feel like i do. God Bless
Pauline Earhart
April 14, 2008
My husband is Earhart, William Eahart is his he name , This is his his Mrs. Earhart. I do not gey meet he, I do not think, I do . But I am still sorry ,We lost he . But my husband know this for a way. So I do not get to meet he . Sorry for your lost with he.
James Wuest
December 31, 2007
You are a true hero. All Kentuckians are proud to call you a Son of the Blugrass state!!
Willard Adkins
December 27, 2007
Ed was a great person with a wonderful heart. To my friend I say this: We will all miss you.
a PNM
September 11, 2007
Thinking of you and your family.
I know you are forever in their heart....
Sandy Conley
September 10, 2007
Ed, You were always there for us when we needed to laugh and feel good about ourselves and life in general. Love you, miss you, and can't wait to see you again.
P Tabbernor
August 24, 2007
In memory....
Pat Whalen
May 14, 2007
I've learned through your sister Andrea that today would have been your 32nd birthday had you not died in the Pentagon on 9/11/01.
You were too young to be taken from this earthly life. I know how much your family grieves for you. They and you are in my prayers. My deepest sympathy to your family
Charlyse Green
December 4, 2006
Keep The Faith
Mike James
November 22, 2006
Thank you for your service, Ed. Your sacrifice was not in vain and will never be forgotten.
Kristine
October 31, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
October 27, 2006
Very sorry about your loss! Sincere sympathy, Pat - R.N. in TN
George Cassity
September 16, 2006
Fair Winds and Following Seas...
Shipmate
laura basham
September 12, 2006
this man seemed to be a great citizen not only to Kentucky but also the world!! he's a hero to everyone that I know and everyone that knew him!!!
Gina Geier
September 11, 2006
My maiden name was Thomas. My parents visit Eastern Kentucky frequently doing genealogy research. They learned of your story on one of their trips and realized we connect through the same Thomas family.
So on this day, five years after that awful day, I think of you. God Bless you and your family.
Kathy Swaringen
June 23, 2006
on June 23, 2006, 1 mile was walked to honor the life of Edward Thomas Earhart and all those who loved him. May you find some comfort in knowing that you do not grieve alone and that you and your loved one will never be forgotten.
Edward, may you rest in peace.
Alvin Brown
January 31, 2006
To the Remeberence of Thomas Edward
Earhart.You Were The Best Petty Officer That the army/pentagon ever had. You will always be in our hearts and minds forever.
James Gist
September 11, 2005
Ed was a great shipmate on the USS Fletcher (DD-992). We served together during DESERT FOX and shared our liberty time together with other friends. You will not be forgotten.
William Bell
August 12, 2005
To a brother master mason and a brother senior DeMolay.
You are with the great Architect of the universe.
Fair winds and following seas
William J Bell GMM1 (SW)
USN RET.
Jerome McNulty
July 19, 2005
Ed worked for me while assigned to the Mobile Environmental Team in Pearl Harbor, HI. I was thinking of those days recently and wanted to remember Ed Earhart. We deployed together a couple of times. Ed was a quick learner, dedicated and just the guy you wanted with you on a deployment. Just wanted you to know I think about you often.
AGCS(AW) Jerome J. McNulty USN (RET)
Robin Wall
July 1, 2005
I sailed with Ed on a few trips he took with the Coast Guard cutter Rush out of Honolulu, HI. I was fortunate enough to have him wind up in my berthing area and worked with him for a 4 months (between the two tours). The last time I saw Ed was at a concert on the North Shore of Oahu. He was very happy; I can't remember a point that he wasn't in the brief time I knew him. He was a very hard worker; he seemed to think there was always something more he could do. He had a wonderfully positive outlook on life that rubbed off on those around him, especially me.
The Navy is short one fine sailor and we have lost an excellent friend. Ed, you will never be forgotten!
-Robin Wall
shianne smith
April 3, 2005
rest in peace i am sure u will be missed by family and friends and bye those u knew u will, may god be with your family and friends
Claudette Thomas
March 18, 2005
So, far this is the 1st entry for 2005. Ed is missed every day. Not a little, not less but missed. Ed's way of looking and seeing the obvious and always finding humor when humor is in demand and required. I hope our nation is not loosing focus of what we lost. We will continue remember You and who you were and what you stood for,and all the others that were affected. I know your words "it's all good" and "no worries". We will continue the fight in your absence and always remember you. Our love forever Aunt C & Ian
Pamela Long
September 11, 2004
God bless you and your family. Thank-you for all the service you gave. You are an angel now, and remember you are loved. Its been three years, but the emptiness doesn't pass. You are loved. Rise again and fly.
DeeDee
September 11, 2004
Remembering you and your family today as every day...
Kelly Lawson
September 8, 2004
I didn't know Edward Earhart, or his family, but after suddenly losing my fiance' last month on August 11th, my heart goes out to his family and what they are going through. My fiance', Conrad Simeon King, was also an Aerographer in the U.S. Navy, having served on the USS Kitty Hawk from 1999-2001. He died, also 26 years old, while trying to save a co-worker from drowning. May God continue to comfort Edward's family the way he has mine. And the memories of these two brave, heroic AG's will ALWAYS live on.
Dana
July 29, 2004
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
(Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!
Mary Frye (1932)
To a brave young man!
April Roar
June 23, 2004
I just found this site today while thinking of you Ed. I love and miss you Bro and wish you were still here!!
Love your Sis,
April Earhart Roar
Casondra Whitaker
September 25, 2003
Even though I did not know you, you and your family are in my prayers!
Brandon Smith
September 13, 2003
To Edward...may you rest in peace my fellow shipmate.
AGC Brandon Smith
C.J. Baker
September 12, 2003
Thinking of you today....
FN Mugrage
September 12, 2003
Although I never met you, you are part of the Navy family just like I am. Rest in peace Shipmate, the watch has been properly relieved.
Susan Rose
September 12, 2003
May u rest in peace....I am just another Navy Mom...Susan H. Rose
Leigh Shuler
September 11, 2003
Although I didn't know Edward, I was privledged enough to know some his friends and family. May god bless you, young man for what you did for this country. God bless your family. Thank you.
Brenda Keath
September 11, 2003
Your were a great person that I will never forget. Your legacy will continue to live through family and friends. You will not be forgotten.
Kelly Keath Fulton
September 11, 2003
Edward, you will be forever in my heart and your family forever in my prayers. You were a great person and roll model that everyone loved and respected. I'll never forget you.
Jonathon Barnett
September 11, 2003
Edward, I just wanted to let your family know that you are still in my prayers and thoughts. What a pleasure it must have been to know you. You were a true man of honor. God Bless and RIP. You are not forgotten!
M.L. Withrow
April 14, 2003
God Bless Edward T. Earhart....God Bless The U.S. Navy....GOD BLESS AMERICA.May God give comfort and peace to the Earhart familly and to the Thomas family. I met Ed for a moment at a family reunion. Peace be with you all.
Barbara Chance
April 9, 2003
Still in our memories today. Ed was such a wounderful friend to us all and he is sadly missed still to this day. Always was there when you needed him and knew how to make you smile! I love you ed and miss you!
Paige Montana
March 12, 2003
Eddie was my best friends cousin. It was very sad to here about his death. I rember when I first saw him he had a BIG smile on his face. I will miss him.
Andrea Earhart Stauter
March 12, 2003
Edward or "Ed" is/was my baby brother. Ed ALWAYS had a smile, he took time to talk with kids and the elderly, he loved to travel (so he served in the U. S. Navy) and his favorite Sesame Street character was Cookie Monster. Ed was the bestman in our Wedding.
Ed will live in my heart and memories. I will share these with my daughter, Laurel (who never got to meet her uncle) and I pray she will share them with her children and so on.
Family of a Fallen Hero, AG-1 Edward T. Earhart stationed at the Pentagon for the U. S. Navy
NEVER Forget 9/11/01!!
I will choose to REMEMBER the bad (9/11/01) AND most of all the Good.
Thanks to the many American people who have reached out to us. Your words, acts of kindness and just being there has meant more than words can express.
Alex Black
March 6, 2003
Evan though I'm 11 and people think nothing for what I say.Eddie was my cousin, I wish Eddie was still here with us. I wish he would come back. But I know that will never happen. So I say that he will rest in peace with god. And I'm no longer sad.
Love your cousin Alex
Alex Black
March 6, 2003
I was Eddie's cousin.I miss Eddie.Eddie is what I call a true hero. I will never forget him.
MARK
December 18, 2002
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. GO NAVY!!!
Krista Little
November 25, 2002
9/11 was a terrible day for so many people and for our nation. Edward you may be gone but you will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends.
Pat
October 20, 2002
Edward, I did not know you personally, but I have met your lovely sister, Andrea, through a 9-11 support group we both attend. You were too young to die as was my 23-year old daughter, Meredith, who died at the WTC. My condolences to your entire family. Thank you for serving our country so honorably. May you rest in peace with God.
Christina Dove
September 14, 2002
Edward, Thank you for fighting for my freedom. My brother is 20 years old and he has been the military fo r 2 years. He just came back from being stationed on a ship right outside of Afghanstan. He is in the Marines. I sometimes wonder whatI would do if something would happen to him and it just breaks my heart thinking about it and then seeing you. God will bless your family. Your memory will not be forgotten.
JoAnn Zaffino
September 14, 2002
We all miss you very much.
I truly miss the yahoo chats, the funny emails you always seemed to send just at the right time and the smile in your voice.
I think of you everyday,
I can you hear you telling me with that smile in your voice
"NO WORRIES" cousin
and I instantly smile!
Today and Everyday I will share your Love for Life with ALL those I come in contact with.
Just for you I will practice everyday to:
"BE GOOD OR BE GOOD AT IT"!
Love your cousin
JoAnn
Barbara
September 13, 2002
Thank you for being a HERO.
Mandy Brown
September 11, 2002
To Edwards family,
I know that the painful memories of 9-11 will come flooding back today and I pray that God be with you today and always.
THANK YOU EDWARD FOR FIGHTING FOR MY FREEDOM, YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER IN MY HEART AND MEMORIES
Nikki Lab
September 11, 2002
In my class, we were told to visit this site and pick a person to recognize. I was searching through the lists of the victims, scanning the information about each, trying to find a person to pick for my button. I saw Edward's picture and skimmed through the information that was provided. I discovered they did not know much about him. This saddened me and I instantly chose him as the person to honor. Now I display the button I made in remembrance of him. By reading the guest book entries I see that he is a person I would have liked to know. My condolences to all of his friends and family. If anyone knows anything about him please post it on the site so that others who skim the list as I did can learn something about a person I'm sure we all wish we knew.
April Ratliff's 4th grade Rodburn Elementary
September 11, 2002
Today, as we remember 9/11/01, and as we attended the flag ceremony at the old courthouse lawn, we decided as a class to look up the pictures of those people we remembered. While we were looking for our chosen names, our class decided to also look up and pay remembrance to Edward. You have our deepest sympathy, and we are grateful to have brave men from our town, like Edward, working for our country.
Tyler Johnson
September 11, 2002
i never knew this person but from what everyone has written i bet you were a great friend.I'm only 12 but im sure if i had known you i would thhought of you a as wonderful friend.in your memory we will fight the war on terrorism and be strong through this time. in your memory, Ed May god bless your family.
Nancy Ramirez
September 9, 2002
What a shame. Such a beautiful and strong young man. Honorable and true to his country. Taken from his country and loved ones forever. Though time may pass, the terrible events of 9/11 will never be forgotten. For the Lord in heaven will always remember your pain and comfort you in your hour of need. My deepest sympathy goes out to all the victims and their families.
Jonathon Barnet
September 9, 2002
I did not know Edward personaly but I knew some of his family members. My prayers are always with the family and Edward your work on earth came to an end on 9.11. You along with many others are greatly missed. May you rest in peace.
Carolyn Masters
September 9, 2002
May God bless the Earhart family. My thoughts and prayers are with you as we approach the anniversary of the attack on our great nation.
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