Lt Colonel Thomas L Edwards

Lt. Colonel Thomas L. Edwards, USMC (ret.) passed away peacefully on March 12, 2009 at the age of 77 in Laguna Woods, CA after a long battle with bone cancer. He is survived by his four daughters Kim Christensen, LeeAnn Adams, Barbara Gladel, and Paula Rogers, and was the proud grandfather of 9 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Lt. Colonel Edwards entered the United States Marine Corps in 1954 and retired in 1980 with 26 years of service to his country. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal w/1 star, the Joint Service Commendation Medal – 2nd Award, the Certificate of Achievement, the Vietnam Service Medal with 4 stars, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Staff Honor Medal 1st Class, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Vietnam Cross of Galantry with silver star, the Bronze Star Medal w/Combat V, the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Galantry w/palm and frame, and the Meritorious Unit Citation w/1 star. Lt. Colonel Edwards was a longstanding member of American Legion Post 291 in Newport Beach, California.

The family would like to thank all of his friends for their love and support through this difficult time of loss. He was deeply loved and will truly be missed. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 16th from 2 to 3 PM at McCormick&Son; Mortuary, 25000 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. Grandpa will be laid to rest with full military honors on Tuesday, March 17 at 10 AM at Riverside National Cemetery, at 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, California. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.