Posted on 12/24/2015 6:11:41 AM PST by Kartographer
Pearl, who died at age 40 this week after a six-year battle with his injuries, was said to have been the most severely wounded service member to have fought in the Afghanistan conflict and survived. He persevered through months of painful skin grafts and numerous surgeries, and the loss of both legs and one arm due to infections.
Pearl's family declined to comment through a spokesperson, but an open letter distributed on their behalf on Facebook said he died peacefully on Sunday in San Antonio, Tex. alongside his wife, Alicia, and their daughter, Averey. The Marine Corps acknowledged his death in a Facebook post on Monday night.
"We all know that Eden was 'the guy' we all aspired to be," said the letter. "Feared by most but loved by all, his ability to bring the best in all was unmatched. When we talk heroes, Eden's name comes to mind immediately. His devotion to family was truly stunning and what I admire most about a guy we had the luck and fortune to befriend. As much as we all knew him as a warrior, we loved him for what he was, just a damn good friend, husband and father."
(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...
May his memory be a blessing.
Mrs. AV
RIP...
God rest your soul and give comfort to those who loved you.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
RIP. The article s/b required reading for high school students.
Rest in Peace, brave soldier. Prayers going out to his family.
RIP, sir.
Prayers up for his soul and for his family.
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