Comments for Why Eddie's Place at http://www.eddiesplace.org , comment 0 to 7 out of 7 comments http://www.eddiesplace.org Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:56:42 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.eddiesplace.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=58#pc_36 Chris - my heart goes out to you. My father spent over 30 years in the Army before retiring. He is my unspoken hero. He inspired me and mentored me to become the person I am today. I entered the Alabama Army National Guard on 26 March 1984 as a Private (E-1). I went to the University of Alabama's Army ROTC to get my commission as a Second Lieutenant in 1989. I transferred into the US Army Reserves in 1995, and into the Active Guard / Reserve in 2005. I served with Task Force 3 Medical Command at Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq. I know of some of the things your uncle has been thru. Make no mistake, I am not comparing my experience to his - I was not a POW and did not experience anything like he did, but I too have trust issues, am very jumpy, at times I get extremely aggressive (something I have NEVER done), and am on a high state of alert all the time. I first and foremost want to thank your uncle for his service to this country - without the warriors of the past leading the way, the warriors of today would not have it as good as they do. The warriors of today will pave the way for the warriors of the future to carry on the American Way of Life. I can only hope that the warriors of today can do half the job that our forefathers have done for us. I now have a new hero to put with those like my father - your Uncle Eddie. My only regret is that I did not have the opportunity to meet him in person, look him in the eyes, shake his hand, thank him, and then render him a salute - one warrior to another! Michael R. Boyd MAJ, MS Chief, Augmentation Division Army Medical Department Professional Management Command - Major Michael R. Boyd Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:13:24 +0100 http://www.eddiesplace.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=58#pc_33 This story of Eddie and his wife is so sad. I see a man and his wife on the streets around here alot who I think sereved in the Military also. Does anyone know where I can get them any help at? Helen's love she had for Eddie makes me think of the song by George Jones....He stopped loving her today, He placed a reef upon the door and soon they'll carry her away. He stopped loving her today. BECAUSE THAT WAS THE DAY HE DIED! God Bless you Mr Eddie and Mrs Helen and I pray I'll shake your hand and formally say Thank You Sir one day when we meet in Heaven. - Cher Mon, 19 May 2008 16:10:23 +0100 http://www.eddiesplace.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=58#pc_26 having never served my country and knowing what men like eddie did for me, all i could do is weep reading this story, may God bless him in heaven. - randy j richter Thu, 08 May 2008 14:55:15 +0100 http://www.eddiesplace.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=58#pc_19 My father was in the Navy aboard the Nevada and spoke about the blessing of being at Utah Beach prior to the horrors he experienced at Omaha Beach on D-Day. My husband and I share your concerns about the Veterans the homeless and the POW/MIA. My husband is a singer/songwriter and reading this heartwrenching story and your mission to help those returning veterans who 'fall through the cracks' made me think of a song that my husband wrote for the homeless called 'Won't You Give Me a Place to Call Home'. He has also written a tribute for POW/MIA called 'Remember Me' which he performed for the 10th Annual POW/MIA Balloon Launch in Milwaukee, WI last Memorial Day. The lyrics for both of these songs can be seen on his website www.donmathewsenterprise.com. I wanted to let you know that my husband is available to perform either or both of these songs if you have an event to bring awareness to the plight of the veterans and/or POW/MIA. We are always looking for ways to get this message out. God bless you for your work in this area. - Ruth Mathews Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:06:21 +0100 http://www.eddiesplace.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=58#pc_18 It will be my honor to escort Eddie home. I am a Ride Captain with the Patriot Guard riders in WEST TN. The mission is being planned by a guy in east TN. Standing by at idle to catch the procession on I-40 east coming out of the memphis area. See ya on the road in Jackson TN, will help as far as I can go. - Dennis DOC Lee Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:53:22 +0100 http://www.eddiesplace.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=58#pc_14 How in the world did Eddie end up in california. Was it the VA's doings. There is a good VA hospital in Biloxi, MS that would have been closer. Sad that I know my dad wanted to spend his eternal rest in New Mexcio also ended up in a California cemetery. What could an 18 and a 13 year old do? Glad someone is taking Eddie back home. - mry.wlsn Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:19:24 +0100 http://www.eddiesplace.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=58#pc_12 Wow! Another True American Hero. My dad also served in the ETO in all five campaigns from Normandy to Germany. - Dan Edwards Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:06:20 +0100