Crystal Rose Eckman (Varner) daughter of Charles Dana Varner son of Obadiah kirksey and Edward Varner. My Grandfather which I knew by the name of ED lived his life from 1923-1995. He was a proud hero that served our country during WW 2. I was not able to have a relationship with him that I wanted because of the distance from S.C to Tx. I met him a few times though and I wish I could have been able to know him more. He always had a smile on his face and joked with me the few times I visited S.C. I was 10 years old and he passed on. I attended his funeral it was the first funeral I can remember attending and also was first for the military respects. The funeral was unforgettable.I was scared of the gunshots that were fired to respect my grandfather's journey. That day I became aware about the Declaration of independence and what freedom and America valued and meant. I wish I could have gotten to spend my days growing up drinking tea on the front porch swing, but I am down here on Earth looking up and smiling waiting for the day to reconnect and walk with my dad and grandfather and Jesus.

Crystal Rose Eckman (Varner) daughter of Charles Dana Varner son of Obadiah kirksey and Edward Varner. My Grandfather which I knew by the name of ED lived his life from 1923-1995. He was a proud hero that served our country during WW 2. I was not able to have a relationship with him that I wanted because of the distance from S.C to Tx. I met him a few times though and I wish I could have been able to know him more. He always had a smile on his face and joked with me the few times I visited S.C. I was 10 years old and he passed on. I attended his funeral it was the first funeral I can remember attending and also was first for the military respects. The funeral was unforgettable.I was scared of the gunshots that were fired to respect my grandfather's journey. That day I became aware about the Declaration of independence and what freedom and America valued and meant. I wish I could have gotten to spend my days growing up drinking tea on the front porch swing, but I am down here on Earth looking up and smiling waiting for the day to reconnect and walk with my dad and grandfather and Jesus.