Another Soldier in my Squadron died recently. Just a few days ago Staff Sergeant Mark Edwards died in his sleep. We are all unsure of why he died, just that when others went to wake him up for a mission, it was too late. I did not get a chance to meet Mark before he died, but heard about him from a friend of his named Heath. Heath told me how great of a person he was, and how his kids loved him so much. He has a teenage boy who adores him, and two step children who have really taken to him as their father. I do not know his wife personally, but I know she is dealing with such an immense pain that we can not understand. Mark was just 40 years old, and from Unicoi, TN.
An officer friend of mine was given the grueling task of inventoring Mark's things to be sent back home. It broke his heart as he collected and logged each item. The only thing he could do was put every bit of his energy into being respectful and thorough during the task. It was something that he, nor I, want to ever have to do again. We discussed what would be important to our families if we died here. Pictures, books, letters, etc. It brought us even closer to the realization of pain caused by a Soldier's death. We asked each other if it is still worth it being here fighting for others' freedom as well as our own. Yes, yes, and yes, but the struggle for Iraq continues... Please keep Mark's family in your prayers.
Thank you Mark for your life and service to our country-- shawn
http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2005/nr20050610-3646.html
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050611/NEWS08/506110334/1025/NEWS
Our Lord has greeted this soldier at the gates of heaven, with the statement, "Well done good and faithful servant. You have run the good race and fought the good fight, now recieve the royal crown of victory." May his life be a shining star to all who knew him.
I will say a prayer for this soldier and his family. May they find comfort in God's word...and may our Lord Jesus keep all of our troops safe , and bring them home...soon. Amen. Thank you for your service.
Posted by: A Military Mom | June 12, 2005 at 07:31 AM
Shawn, my heart goes out to you and all your buddies there, and especially to the family of Sgt Edwards.
Thank you for all you do over there, to keep us safe over here.
Posted by: Maggie | June 12, 2005 at 07:06 PM
Shawn, my families' prayers go out to you and your unit and to Sgt. Edwards' family. Thank you again for your sacrifice and work in Iraq. My daughter is a soldier in Iraq so many prayers are said for her and others daily. God bless all of you and God keep you safe.
Posted by: Connie | June 14, 2005 at 02:23 PM
Shawn...thank you for helping us back home remember what you and the others are going through. Prayers continue. Keep me/us posted.
Posted by: Wes Roberts | June 16, 2005 at 08:18 AM
Shawn, Thank you for sharing this story with us. I will pray for your protection as well as those around you. I know you will be blessed for the words you have shared on this website so that others could stand in your boots for a few moments.
God be with you Shawn and all of those there at your side!
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