Detroit, Michigan
A Lutheran minister and military chaplain, Edward E. Jack was a favorite among his shipmates aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard. "Everybody loved him," said his wife, Jean. "He didn't have to go on this trip. He volunteered." Jack, 51, of Detroit, died of a heart attack Jan. 29 on the amphibious assault ship in the waters near Iraq. Before reaching Iraq, Jack's ship was part of the U.S. military's tsunami relief. He served in the Navy for 23 years, with three in the Navy reserves. He was due to retire in June. Navy spokesman Lt. Kyle Raines said Jack was most recently based in San Diego, where he was assigned to Commander Destroyer Squadron Seven. "His role was in comforting the sailors and Marines," said his wife, who noted that her husband also served in the war zone in 2003. "He took it because he liked adventure." Jack also is survived by a daughter, Amanda Roggow, and a son, Todd. "Chaplain Jack exemplified an unwavering commitment to Scripture and to service to the men and women of the sea services," said Cmdr. Mark Steiner, a Lutheran chaplain and a longtime friend of Jack's. "He will be dearly missed."
Every time I play guitars the memory of us relaxing comes back. I think I will wear the "Goofy" sweatshirt of yours that Jean sent to me.
Daniel Jack
January 26, 2019 | Lynden, WA | Brother
Todd said he played guitar for 30 min. He is missing you too. He said, "so many things I wish I got to do with him still or for the first time." the same goes for me.
I was told twelve years ago you weren't coming home, but you are home! Someday, I too will come home to be with you!
jean Jack
January 29, 2017 | Seymour, IN
My Son Ryder
LT. Jack,
During that fateful deployment on the USS Bonhomie Richard LHD 6 you guided me through a very difficult time in my life. That night you passed away you told me everything was going to be okay.
Well on 1/29/2016 11 years later on the anniversary of your death my 4th child Ryder was born at Tripler Army Medical Center. My spouse gave birth via c-section at 36 weeks due to placenta complications. After the c- section she continued to bleed and the docs took her...
NCC(SW/AW) Damion Caperton
January 30, 2016 | Honolulu, HI
eleven years today and not a day goes by that I don't think of you. You are still remembered and loved. Miss you!
Jean Jack
January 29, 2016 | Seymour, IN
I visited your today for the first time on the anniversary of your death. Nine years my love. I have come full circle being back in Indiana. I love being near so I can visit anytime I want. I miss you so. Lin sent 9 yellow roses today. She is so faithful remembering. Remembering you and know God continues to see me through. Jeannie
Jean Jack
January 29, 2014 | Seymour, IN
John
January 29, 2014 | Chesterfield, MI
Faith-filled always, intense, loved, sweet, clueless, shined in God's wondrous grace, sometimes preachy, charming, loved music, loved God and his family, friends and stuff. loved and needed and missed everyday so very much.
Showed an amazing loving christian example of what creating a life is, not so perfect, not really what you expect, but if you lead with your heart you know family and love is the greatest thing.
Donna
May 27, 2013
Remembering you today,and how you loved God, country, and family! Love and miss you! Dollface.
May 27, 2013
May 27, 2013