Edward Smith

I met 1st Sgt Edward Smith in 1986, Camp Talega when he and my future husband, Lcpl Brett Claggett, were serving as Force Recon Marines. Every one of those men were special, but Sgt Smith was a cut above. He had a profound impact on Brett's life because of his integrity, honor and ability to get the best and the most out of everyone. We returned to Alaska in 1988 and Brett couldn't talk about those years without mentioning Smith. When I accidentally came across this page and saw Sgt Smith and...

My name is Edward Xavier Desean McCollum and i am a Ssenior at Winfield City Highschool. I play football, basketball, and i run track. We are about to play in the first round of the playoffs, and as we go into this game I will play and honor you. Alot people in todays society take advantage of the rights we have . but they are ungteful for them or the people that have helped us getthese rights . i am sorry for the loss of SGT. Edward Smith. you are the reason i can play the sports that i play...

1st Sgt Edward Smith we can't spell Edward without DAD. He was a father to all of us under him. Not a day or night passes that I don't miss him.

We miss you so much Edward. His spirit will forever live in us. As we cherish him memories and honor his life we give God the glory for allowing us to be in the midst of such an wonderful man. From all your family here in Illinois we love you and continue to pray for the friends and family of the lives that Edward touvhed. Gone by not forgotten.

Your cousin,
Veronica

April 5, 2013
To the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Edward Smith:
Always remembering Edward. "Some gave all."

Its been ten years since your'e passing but your legacy lives on. Rest easy!

"Smitty its hard to believe its been 10 years since we lost you. I have many fond memories of our time in the police academy. You were the best of us and at times your can do spirit lifted the entire class. You are not forgotten. Semper Fi my friend."

To the family and friends of 1st Sgt. Edward Smith:
Please accept our remembrance of Edward on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I had the honor of getting to know Smitty during our time in the police academy. He was always the consummate professional but quick with a joke and a smile. Each of us can only hope to have the impact on those around us the way Smitty did. He is missed but never forgotten.