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Edward Forrest, Obituary

Edward Watson Forrest, Jr., born, May 29, 1983 passed away on April 10, 2009 in Mosul, Iraq while serving his country. Eddie was a Sergeant assigned to the 1-67 Armor Battalion at Ft. Carson, CO. His military service awards include a Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, 2 Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star and Combat Infantryman Badge. Eddie is survived by his loving wife, Stephanie; his children, Bradan, 2 ½ years and Jameson,1 month; parents, Edward W. and Tina Forrest; sisters, Margie Gilliland and Melissa Pliner; brothers, Danny, Larry (Bethany) Davis, Ricky Hessler and Shaun Smith. Eddie was a loving husband and father and friend to everyone he met. He will be truly missed by his friends and family. Funeral services will be held with full Military Honors on Monday, April 20th, 9am at the Soldiers Memorial Chapel on Ft. Carson. Interment to follow at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 19, 2009.

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Debbie

April 28, 2009

Although I do not know your loved one or your family, I know your pain. We are also a gold star family. I pray that you find comfort in your memories and the knowledge that your loss is mourned by many. I pray for your children, may they always remember their father for the brave man he was. God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Diane Everett

April 20, 2009

My prayers and thoughts are with you
and your family at this difficult time. God Bless You as He surrounds you and your family with comfort, strength and peace.~

Ron Chalou

April 20, 2009

Stephanie, I am so sorry for your loss. Words will never replace your husband but he died a Hero. You can hold onto that and be proud of him. God Bless you and your family.

Ruth Burge

April 19, 2009

My husband and I are so sorry for your great loss. This young man's boys will grow up without their dad, but knowing that he was a brave American hero and someone they can always be very proud of. We pray for your encouragement in these most difficult days. May God give you comfort and peace. Our nephew, Jason, was also killed that same day.

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