Wellesley, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
Of Wellesley, November 29, 2007. Beloved son of John Edwards, Jr. and loving brother of Julia Edwards both of Wellesley. A remarkable young man, Johnny graduated from Wellesley High School in 2006 as both class Valedictorian and Class President. After graduation he went on to Harvard University...
Read MoreEinstein said, “I have never looked upon ease and happiness as ends in themselves--such an ethical basis I call the ideal of a pigsty...The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth.” John, these were all qualities emanating from you. May you experience them now - wherever you are.
Kali
December 20, 2007
Your son was a classmate of my daughter. He sounds like he was truly extraordinary, and we are deeply saddened by this terrible tragedy. May you find peace as you remember how wonderful he was.
Harvard '10 parent
December 12, 2007
We am friends and neighbors of Nadesha Edwards in Temple NH and am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. If there is anything we can do for your family please do not hesitate to ask no matter how big or small the request.
The Voglino Family
Temple NH
Paula Voglino
December 09, 2007 | Temple, NH
To the Edwards Family
As parents of a Kirkland House student, we can only imagine the profound sadness that you are feeling. From all accounts, John was a unique and much loved young man. Our prayers are with you and with him.
Harvard Parents
December 05, 2007
John,
I was shocked and saddened to hear what happened to your son and family in a phone call from my sister.There are no words.
I hope your beautiful daughter and time, help you to have strength to learn live on after such a horrible tragedy.
Peace to you, Julia,the rest of your family and Johnny's friends
Pamela Urciuolo-Hurd
December 05, 2007 | Lady Lake, FL
To John and Family;
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Kathi Griffith
December 05, 2007 | Cape Coral, FL
Dear John and Julia,
Our hearts ache for you. As a Bates family with a son in the WHS class of "06 we all felt great pride as John represented his class as president and valedictorian. He was an amazing and well-liked young man. His class mates are all mourning his death and the Wellesley community is devastated by your loss. You are in our family's thoughts and prayers. Julia - know that you have many people supporting you as you re-enter school.
Wellesley Family
December 04, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
The family of Dan McCabe
December 04, 2007 | Wellesley
Dear John and Julia,
Our thoughts are with you and we hope that the celebration of Johnny's amazing accomplishments are what guide you through the difficult times. Sometimes some people are so special, they just need a short time in this world to change it forever.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Abbie Celniker, Kellen and Julia Mandehr
Abbie Celniker
December 04, 2007 | Newton, MA
