Edward W. Forrest Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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St. Louis

Edward W. Forrest Jr.''s sister asked him not to re-enlist and go to war for the third time. "I told him I didn''t want him to be a hero. I just wanted him to be my brother," said Melissa Forrest-Pliner. "But he said he owed it to his brothers _ that''s what he called the soldiers in his unit _ to go back and help them finish up the job." Forrest, 25, of St. Louis, died April 10 when his vehicle was struck by an explosive in Mosul. He was a 2003 high school graduate and was assigned to Fort Carson. In high school, Forrest, known as "Eddie," was a long-distance runner and was also on the wrestling team. "He was a very enthusiastic member of the track and field program," said his former coach, Rolland Garrison. "He was a very good kid with a great smile." Forrest and his wife, Stephanie, were living in Colorado Springs with their 3-year-old son Bradan and a newborn son, Jameson. "Edward was home last month to witness the birth of their youngest," said his father-in-law, Ron Foster. "Edward returned to Iraq for his third tour of duty right after the birth."

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We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Edward W. Forrest Jr. US Army Sergeant.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made...

Charlie Gili

September 28, 2021

In memory and honor of Eddy. We shall forever be grateful to him for his service & sacrifice.

March 03, 2013

To the family and friends: I live at Lake of the Ozarks and we do a run for the fallen every August. For the last two years I have walked for Edward and each year I request to walk for him. I feel that if I can walk for him each year, I know at least he is being honored again. I never met him or any of his family but I am very proud and honored to walk in his memory. His sacrifice for this country will never be forgotten.

Heather Brown

July 17, 2012 | Osage Beach, MO

April 10, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Edward W. Forrest:
Always remembering Edward. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

April 11, 2012 | Carson City, NV

To the family of Sgt. Edward W. Forrest:
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.

L Neal

May 24, 2011 | NC

April 10, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Edward W. Forrest:
Please accept my remembrance of Edward on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

April 16, 2011 | Carson City, NV

To the family and friends of Sgt. Edward W. Forrest:
Remembering Edward 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 Childers

April 11, 2010 | Carson City, NV

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

Donna Gillette

December 05, 2009 | Brick, NJ

To our Hero, Our Friend, Our missing link in the world...

I am not sure why all this has happened, but I do believe you and Bryan were together that day for a reason. Stephanie and I will forever be linked by tragedy that leads us to an everlasting friendship. I look at your two beautiful boys with great saddness to know they are truly the ones who have lost out...just as Addie has with Bryan. They don't have the memories like we do. Just know we love you and we miss you everyday....

Rachel Hall

December 04, 2009 | A Co 1/67

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