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Thank you for posting this Spree.
For those that would like to send condolences to the family, here is David Jeffer's (his father) e-mail.
jeffers221@bellsouth.net
Please include this family in your prayers.
My pleasure Michelle. Thank you for the email and my sympathy to the family and people like you that counted this brave man a friend.
Emailed him Michelle.
Prayers for all the family. Heaven is the richer for this young man's passing.
"In the arms of the angels, may he found some comfort there.."
beautifully said brat.
Thank you for the chance to have just a little bit to know of him. He was certainly a wonderful man. I know he will be missed. I blew it on my comment to his father. I just didn't know what to say, so I just started saying everything. I have a lump so big in my throat that it hurts, I pray God gives them the Strength to carry on...
The fathers email made me cry. So much strength and courage.
Dear Brother David and family,
I have so enjoyed your sons writing and his perspective from Iraq. I was deeply saddened when I received you email announcing his death. I was moved to write the poem below. I have emailed it to you, but thought others might enjoy it as well.
We pray that God will comfort your family and uplift you all with the prayers of thousands who love you and care.
May you son rest in peace in the arms of his Savior,
Cliff Jones
PS I will post my poem on another comment below as your blog won't allow the the length in one email. CJ
Eddie Rides With Jesus
In a dangerous, deadly, hostile land,
Rode a brave and courageous man.
He fought evil and despair,
Around every corner, everywhere.
He had ideals, dreams and goals,
Keeping his men alive and whole.
Sgt. Eddie loved his brave men,
And fought to get them home again.
He wrote from his heart so deep,
From his pain and made us weep,
For the truth he penned cut like a knife,
To the heart and soul of American life.
We suffer not as our soldiers die,
We go on our way and pass by,
The crippled veteran, the sad bride,
Whose husband bled and died.
Our soldiers give their blood, their life,
In an effort to end the horrible strife,
Should not we support and care for them,
As they fight to protect us from harm?
Let us change! Start something new!
Show our troops we love them too!!
Let’s get off our duffs, get busy now,
And show them we know when and how!
Look below for part B
Send them cards, cookies and cheer,
Do it from our hearts and sincere.
Love them and let them know we care,
In every way, and all through the year!!
Sgt. Eddie has not died in vain,
His cause is ours, we will remain,
Faithful to the dreams he held so dear,
Freedom, freedom both far and near.
Sgt. Eddie has left the scene,
He rests with Jesus, so serene,
His duty done, in a distant land,
His hope has reached a peaceful end.
Eddie’s hope no longer rides alone,
He rides with Jesus, no more groans,
His head held high, feeling joy unbounded,
Through streets of gold with angels surrounded.
We miss you Eddie, wish you were here,
But we know God has called you up there.
Rest well Eddie, your mission is completed,
God’s love for you will never be depleted.
Father in Heaven, Please hold Eddie close to your heart,
Comfort him for us, even though we are apart.
Thanks for the years he lived with us too,
May his life bring great glory and honor to you.
We ask this in the Powerful Name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and by his shed blood, in the Power of the Holy Spirit, Amen and Amen
Cliff Jones September 19, 2007
Eddie was my brother...my Hero. Thank you for helping to keep his memory and patriotism alive. This poem is absolutely amazing! Our family sincerely thanks you!
Tiffany Schreffler
Tiffany, our heart goes out for your loss and from reading his words I can tell he was an amazing man and a hero.
Cliff, that poem IS amazing, I agree and thank you for leaving it here.
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