Spc. Jonn J. Edmunds

Hello John J. Edmunds. You sound like an amazing person, soldier and are definitely loved. My name is Sean Perry, I was Spec Ops at Ft. Bragg, NC (Liberty now I think). I found this site because I am going to live at the John Edwards house in Cheyenne, WY next week. Moving my life from Virginia to Wyoming is a dream and was put together by amazing people here and in Cheyenne. It’s a chance for a new start/life for me and I will not let you down brother. I will do all I can to honor your sacrifice and help as many people as I can once I am able. I can only imagine what this kind of love and respect is like at this point. You obviously left an impact and are loved. Rest easy..

My daughter Marykate (14) is running in honor of your son Spc John Edmunds in the Casper Chase Fallen Soldiers Memorial 5k tomorrow morning in Casper, WY. She just graduated 8th grade and has an older brother who is active duty USAF. I wanted to know more about your son and wanted her to know who she is running in honor of. I thought it was special that your daughter was an 8th grader when John died and my daughter is roughly the same age now. She will proudly run wearing your son´s image in his honor tomorrow. She shares some of the same determination, grit, and competitive spirit that has been written about your son. My sincere condolences for your loss and sacrifice.

I wear a bracelet in your honor and would love to hear from those who knew him well.
I served, am the daughter and wife of retired military and the mother of a current active airman. I wear a KIA bracelet with your name each and every day. Prayers to you and yours and would love to hear from those that knew you.
Becca - 910-551-4084

My wife and her family buried her father this week. He was a 32 year Army veteran and is buried only 20-30 feet from where you rest. I came upon your stone late this evening after leaving a coin at my father-in-laws site, stood there paying my respects, and contemplated how you left this world entirely too early. A 23 year retired Army veteran myself, with two tours to Afghanistan and two to Iraq, I wanted to learn more about you. I vowed to my wife that when we come out from Tennessee to visit family, and her fathers grave, I would stop by to say hello. Rest easy, Soldier. RLTW!

My wife and her family buried her father this week. He was a 32 year Army veteran and is buried only 20-30 feet from where you rest. I came upon your stone late this evening after leaving a coin at my father-in-laws site, stood there paying my respects, and contemplated how you left this world entirely too early. A 23 year retired Army veteran myself, with two tours to Afghanistan and two to Iraq, I wanted to learn more about you. I vowed to my wife that when we come out from Tennessee to visit family, and her fathers grave, I would stop by to say hello. Rest easy, Soldier. RLTW!

wow it has been 18 years now and it still seems like yesterday at times
miss you

Will always miss you
Please give granddad Joe a huge hug ok
He is up there talking your ear off right now
Love you
Aunt Barbara

Think about you lots Jonn

Jonn, I remember you and the Sacrifice you made...I will not forget

Well MY Boy
It has been 14 years now and we are STILL there
I think about you a lot
The family misses you terribly
We will see each other again in faith
You are in a special place where soldiers go
Your friends always remember you and the great times you all had
you had some really great people for friends
I love you
your Dad, an Old soldier

this month Jonns grandfather, Joseph O Edmunds .has gone to be with Jonn. he was a WW 11 bveteran RIP Dad

Thinking of you today Jonn...

Your honor, courage, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Remembering you today and always Jonn. Praying the peace of God abides with your loved ones.

We were at Fort Benning last week to see our son. My family went to the memorial by the barracks to pay our respects. I still wear his bracelet. Please know Jonn is not forgotten.

You were on my mind yesterday John, as I spent a quite Memorial day with me family. Sending prayers to your family . RIP dear

Well it's been a year since the last time I posted.....You and your sacrifice have not been forgotten. Rest in peace dear, you and your family are in my prayers

Thank you Jon for your service... holding your family & all who knew you in prayer.

It has been 11 years now and it still seems like yesterday
This year has hit esp hard for some unjnown reason
I will always miss you Jonn

I haven't forgotten Jonn...

Rest in Peace. You have served your family and your Country proudly. We will never forget the sacrifice you have made for us all. Bless you and your family!
Respectfully,

www.protectthebadge.com

Jason C.

I am sorry for the loss of Spc. John Edmunds several years ago. Please know that he is in my thoughts today. I would also like to express my blessings to his family.

Lighting a candle for you tonight

Thank you for your service SPC.JOHN J. EDMUNDS. You are not forgotten, may you be at peace in Gods loving arms as you watch over your family.

Love and miss you always!

Remembering your birth date Jonn. Whatever I am doing in this New Year, your memory will be on my heart.

Not forgotten.

To the family and friends of Spc. Jonn J. Edmunds:
Please accept my remembrance of Jonn on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Jonn, you and your family are never far away from my everyday thoughts & prayers

You will never be forgotten!!! God Bless You!!!

Remembering Jonn this week. I still have the bracelet with his name and continue to pray that God bless your family and lift your hearts. Jonn is not forgotten.

October 19, 2010
Written with the hope that Jonn's family and friends have time in which to remember happier days when he was with them. Much has changed since his passing but some things remain true, courage, loyalty, honor and commitment to country amongst them, and this young man clearly embodied those qualities.

To the family and friends of Spc. Jonn J. Edmunds:
Remembering Jonn 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

Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.

I hope that the family who love this young man have found some peace in their lives, even though nothing can truly replace his presence with them. I would like you to know that he is remembered by many people and today I'm honored to write on this memorial site for a fine young American - may he rest in peace.

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

To the family: When we suffered a surprise attack at Pearl Harbor, America answered the call and there was a time of war then a time of peace. When we suffered the surprise attack of 9/11- America once again answered the call and we have been in a time of war- because of your Spc Jonn J Edmunds and so many other hero's - there will be a time for peace once again! I did not know him, but I know of the freedom he defended and I am forever grateful. I pray you allow God to give you comfort and that you will always know that this American will do her part to preserve the freedom here at home.

I haven't forgotten your sacrifice Jonn. Remembering you and your loved ones, this Memorial Day weekend.

To the family:
What we say here, can bring Jonn back to you and to his young wife. Ever since I wrote the poem "A Cheyenne Man Died the Other Day" that was read at his memorial, I pray for you to keep the strength. For Jonn, your nation accepts your tour of duty. I think of you daily, you and the rest that have fallen in the defense of not only our nation but freedom in others.
God Bless you and may He continue to bless the USA.

To the family of SPC. Edmunds,
At this difficult time of his passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry His service to our country had to end this way. God Bless You all now and always.
Joyce
Rhode Island

I wish that I could have been blessed to know Spc. Jonn J. Edmunds during his lifetime, but I am thankful that I can join his family, friends and fellow soldiers now to honor him, to grieve for him and to remember the ultimate sacrifice he made by giving his life for all of us. I want his family to know that I will be praying for each of you every day as long as I have breath. When the time comes for me to close my eyes to this life, I plan to look for Jonn and spend some of eternity getting to know him there. Jonn, thanks for touching all the many lives that you did while you were here. I feel that our soldiers are truly the sons and daughters of all Americans. We are so proud of you and will never forget you. Now rest in peace, son. You well deserve it.

To the family of Edmunds,may you have comfort in knowing that God promise that he will wipe out every tear from our eyes,and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor out cry nor pain be anymore.The former things have passed away.

John, I just wanted you to know that you are never forgotten and that I'm sure your family and friends think of you each day as I also think, miss and love my son who was killed in 2006. May God continue to bless and give comfort to your family

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family,God promise that he will wipe out every tear from our eyes,and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.The former things have passed away.

Just wanted you to know that we also have not forgotten Jonn this Memorial Day. We pray for your family often and are still wearing his bracelet.

I made myself a vow that I will visit everyone, to let them know they are not forgotten. As a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, I want everyone to know how thankful I am of your service. Thank you Jonn, Rest In Peace

Thank you for your sacrifice, Jonn. Thank you for our freedom. Rangers Lead The Way.

To let you know that your loved one has not been forgotten this Memorial weekend.

John, I want to thank you for the brave sacrifice you made for our great nation and my freedom, rest asure you shall never be forgotten. and know that America loves you.
Proud aunt of PFC Aaron Ward
K.I.A. 5-6-08 age 19, Anbar Providance Iraq

Dear Family and Friends of John
May God give you strength and peace in the knowledge that John was a hero, keeping all of us safe, laying down his life for a brother....there is no greater gift. Prayers and God's love be with you. A grateful American

Remembering you- you are not forgotten.
Rest in peace.

Gone, but not forgotten!!!!
Rest in Peace!

Jonn,
You are not forgotten young hero.
As long as life & memory last.
You will always be remembered by.
The Proud sister of
Sgt. David Dickinson
75th Ranger Regiment
KIA ~ Vietnam ~1967

Greetings, please know that you are all in our prayers during this time of reflection of your brave son. May you find some comfort in knowing that you are not alone in your grief. Truly, he is a hero in my eyes!
God bless you and yours...may God's blanket of Peace rest upon you today.
Love,
Kathleen Alexander
Mom to Sgt. James Ashbaucher Marine Corps.

May John rest in peace and his family find comfort in knowing that John was a true hero. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

My heart and prayers go out to you Ron and your family on this day. Jonn gave his all for our country in such a brave way and he will never be forgotten. May God bless you and keep you.

Your Hero is away, but will never be forgotten, neither by his family, nor by his friends, nor by those of us who didnot know him, but cry tears at his memory and the great price he paid, for our freedom. I looked at his picture and the tears fell so quick, " How can I Thank him, I asked myself ? " God Bless our Military, and support them we must. Rest in Peace Brave one, your mission is being carried on.

John,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Jonn, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

To John's family:
My husband and I just wanted you to know that our family is wearing your son's bracelet. We have a 20 year old son who also is a 3rd BN Ranger. He picked out your son's bracelet for us to wear and we have been wearing it since the day ours was deployed. He is due back from Baghdad tomorrow. We appreciate your son's service to our country. There are no words to offer to compensate for your sacrifice, but know our hearts go out to your family. Your son has not been forgotten. God bless your family.

To the family of Spc. Jonn J. Edmunds:
Jonn gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Thank you for your sacrifice you made in the name of Freedom. God bless you and your family. May you rest in peace Spc. Edmunds. You are a Hero.

i am so sorry for your loss. From one American to another. Your son fought and died for his country. He will never be forgotten. My prayers are with you all.

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Spc Edmunds. I did not know John, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close.

Thank you Spc Edmunds for the sacrifice you made for our country and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses you! May God bless all of you!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Spc. Edmunds will NEVER be forgotten.

Peace and Love
In loving memory of my nephew
Army Pfc. Joshua A.R. Young

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I hope your memories of John bring you comfort and in time ease your pain.

In loving memory of my Grandson
Pfc. Aaron J. Ward
KIA 5/6/08

I stop by this site often Jonn. I have not forgotten you or your family.
I am the sister of Sgt. David Dickinson, who served with the 75th Ranger Regiment in Vietnam. Killed in action, Dec. 6, 1967.

My thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family.

"Tell them of us and say...
For their tomorrows,
We gave our today."

Father we entrust our brother John to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold John in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

To the family of Spc Edmunds
You and your son are in my daily prayers. May time ease your sorrow, and give you comfort in your loving memories.

Today is Oct 19th 2007
Sure miss my oldest nephew
He did what he wanted to do be a Army Ranger
words cant express what you feel
other then a huge empty space can never be filled
your Aunt Barbara and your Grandfather Joe Sr.

Jonn and I were often seated near one another in gym class and at awards ceremonies by virtue of our last names. This world lost a good person six years ago, and I always make a point to take the time to remember on this day. My heart goes out to family and friends who are doing the same.

To the family of Spc. Jonn J. Edmunds. My heart goes out to the love ones of yet another fallen hero. My thoughts and prayers are with you. R.I.P SPC. Jonn J. Edmunds.

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea (NY)

One could not have asked for a finer son than Jonn
I will ALWAYS miss you and your quick wit, it is terrible that we must always lose ours best and finest to maintain peace in our world
I will make sure that none of these great men and women are ever be forgotten by building Patriots Memorial Park in Cheyenne Wyoming
Thank you Jonn for making my life so full with you in it,there is now a hollow void in my chest, I WILL MISS YOU

Donn L Edmunds
RANGERS LEAD THE WAY

Dear Edmunds Family-
My heart aches for your loss, I am deeply saddened. May the strength of this great nation stand with you as I do.

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss of Spc Edmunds. He is a true American Hero. He will never be forgotten.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

As the mother of a son (my only child) who is going through basic training at Fort Benning, I want to send my condolences.

To the family of Spc. John Edmunds:
I wanted to tell you how sorry I am to here of yet another soldiers life being lost to the war. I lost my fiance Sgt. Jessie Davila in Iraq exactly one year ago today and I just wanted to tell all of you that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you Spc. Edmund for all you have done for me and my family and a special thank you to the family of Spc. Edmunds your sacrifices will never be forgotten and forever appreciated. Spc John Edmunds will forever be a hero.

On behalf of "Gold Star Siblings, Inc." Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

To the family of Spc. Jonn J. Edmunds, God be with you all durning this month, our hearts go out to you all. I also have 2 Nephews that have served there country prouldy, My nephew LCPL Brett Wightman did not make it back, he was with the Lima Company from Columbus Ohio, the Other Nephew is serving now in the Army in Iraq. To your BRAVE young Marine THANK YOU for your serves and MY FAMILY WILL NOT FORGET YOUR SACRIFICE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MADE FOR THIS COUNTRY. GOD LOVE YOU ALL.

At five years I hope u are able to remember more of his life than his death. From the Tributes it sounds like John was a very special person and will be missed greatly. I had 2 sons who served in Iraq and I can only imagine the sadness your family is going through. My sincere smypathy and prayers are extended to you and your family in this tragic loss of your love one. I also send my deepest respect to your love one for the sacrifice that he gave in serving his country. May God wrap HIS arms around you and comfort you.

Jonn, we miss you and think of you every day. Five years makes the pain livable but our hearts miss you. Thanks for being Ryley's guardian angel. She is 5 now and wants to be a ranger like her cousin. Love you and miss you. Aunt Rita, Uncle Matt, Faith, and Ryley Teasley.

On this 5th anniversary, remembering Spc. Jonn J. Edmunds.
Rest Safely in God's Care.
You will always be in the hearts of this Grateful Country and those who love you.
Always Remembering.....Never Forgetting.

Remembering this Fine Young Hero, Spc. Jonn J. Edmunds, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Jonn rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Edmunds family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who was also with the 75th Rangers, out of Ft. Benning and made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.

Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.

May the memories of Jonn, live in your heart always.
I am so very sorry for your loss.

An Eagle has Fallen
Spc. Jonn J. Edmunds
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever Amen.

I don't know if this will get to the family of this brave young man but I have a favor to ask of them. I am an American woman who is grateful every day to the men and women who protect us. I am designing a tattoo for myself that includes dog tags in the design and I would like to have printed on each a name of an American Hero. I would like to use Spc. John J. Edmunds as one of these names. I will wear this with pride and honor and hope that it brings you some comfort to know that there are so many who will never be able to repay the sacrifice but want to acknowledge it as best we can.

Family of Jonn,

After reading about Jonn, I cried. He was a GREAT person and hope if called I would serve my country with the honor he did. He will be remembered by me, for the ultimate sacrifice he made.

Rest in Peace Jonn

I did not know Jonn, but I am heartbroken over the loss of such a fine man who gave his life for America.

My flag flies in his honor, and for all of our Marines and Soldiers.

Proud mom of 2 Marines and widow of Vietnam K/75 Army Ranger.

I feel it is the responsibility of every American to at least read the names of the brave Americans that have made the ultimate of all sacrifices. Although not personally acquainted, I feel the loss. God Bless John Edmunds and his family. God Bless the 75th Ranger Regiment. God Bless the United States Army. Most of all, God Bless America.



Formerly with 2nd/11th FA, 25th ID.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Edmunds family in the loss of John. I did not know John, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. John, it has been a little over 4 years since you were taken, but you will not be forgotten. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Dear Family of Spc. John J. Edmunds



My prayers and heart are with you during this very difficult time.

Although I did not know John I am so proud of him as you

must also be. Please know that you are not alone. Your family

and John will NEVER be forgotten. He has joined the

other angels in heaven. He will always remain alive in your

hearts and through all the wonderful and beautiful memories

you have. God bless.

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005

God rest your soul. Your sacrifice was not in vain.