UPDATE:
I'm sure the family has been occupied with the viewing today and are preparing for tomorrow's farewell. (I have not yet received a call from Cathy or the children.)
What I have gleaned from those with whom I have spoken who are aware of Ed's household/family situation, for all appearances, his untimely passing looks pretty devastating. Let us continue to pray for Ed's wife, his children, his aged parents and the whole family. Ed was the primary bread-winner and head of a multi-generational household. The void he leaves may be hard-felt in the coming days, weeks, months and longer.
From this, monetary donations presently seem like they will be more meaningful than flowers.
Others have already endorsed using the SS Benevolence Fund to funnel donations, however large or small, in the hopes of offsetting the loss of Ed's income into the family's budget. I encourage your generosity as an expression of your love and appreciation, your friendship and to give some hope in their time of loss and grief. Whatever is received by the SSBF as designated for Ed Davis or FMJ will go directly to them. Please be sure to include your SS Username in the comments of any E-donation or checks sent.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?71984-SteelSoldiers-Benevolence-Fund
Anyone wishing to send a personal note to FMJ's family can do so by following this link to the Funeral Home and choosing the SIGN GUEST BOOK option in the left column (Scroll DOWN just a bit).
Remember: "When one part suffers, we all suffer. When one part rejoices, we all rejoice."
Now for all you wish to participate:
Please synchronize your watches, clocks, or Smart Phones so that at the time of his interment at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery - 1430 hrs (2:30 pm ) Mountain Time (Wed. April 6th) - we might all take a moment to silently remember our fallen comrade. If appropriate, stand at ATTENTION for a moment and even render your SALUTE in a harmonious and respectful tribute to our friend. If you are quiet enough, you may just hear the echo of TAPS being played down on our southern border.....