Uncle Eddie,I know that you may not be able to hear my words, but those that read this and love us will. The morning of your death I lay awake commencing at about 5 A.M. and I had no idea why I couldn't fall back asleep. I wonder if God kept me awake to think of you in your final hours. When I heard the news that you had passed, the first thing I did was pray for your soul and that only God has a claim to it. I'm not sure how well you knew him but I promise you that he knew you and loves you very much. Since you've passed I'm told the stories that you loved me very much and me being the 1st neice/nephew in the family, I got to enjoy your company quite frequently. I enjoy hearing the stories of you coming to my child-hood home in Florida to visit. We would have amazing home-cooked meals and enjoy beach days. I was also told I would dump out alcoholic beverages every now and then; with a smile, just to make sure I had everyone's attention. Later on in my childhood you would visit the Cape and once again the beach was our hangout during the day and wonderful food at dinner-time. Point is: Great food, great company and our favorite spots always the beach. As an adult I don't have as many memories because I too left for the military at a young age but I can say thank you for all our moments and memories together (including hosting my 1st wedding at you and your wife's home). You were always a role-model to me and someone I'll forever hold close to my heart. And I promise that whenever I'm the beach I'll remember you and look past the waves and into the horizon and know that God has you right next to him - safe and sound and in great hands! Gone but never forgotten.Love always,Kristen Leah Barnes