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​​​Flag Steward
Interactive American Flag
for Coach Quinn's Bunker ;) 
at the Atlanta Falcons HQ
​relaying informative 'Reminders from Our Flag' and inspiring 'Patriot Tributes' specific to this U.S. Flag

[ Before shipped off to Merging Veterans & Players in Atlanta, Coach Quinn's Interactive American Flag posted and flying at Flag Steward HQ to pay tribute to its honoree ]

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(including daily Flag Status, Fallen Patriot alerts, Historical Reminders, & more)

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Fallen Patriot Commemoration
This Interactive American Flag is dedicated to:
U.S. Marine Corps Captain
James (Jamie) C. Edge
- VMI Class of 1996 from Virginia Beach, VA

USMC ​Captain Jamie "Razor" Edge, 31, served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force from Camp Pendleton, CA
KIA on April 14, 2005, by small arms fire during combat in Ramadi, Iraq

We honor and thank Captain Edge for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.

Star-Spangled Inspirational Quotes about and from Jamie "Razor" Edge:
"Razor, I am a few days away from leaving Iraq. It is a different place now. I cannot help but think that change is because of you. I am out here with your former radio operator. He was with you that April day. A day does not go by that we do not celebrate your life and leadership. He will tell me a story of you and I will flash back to our time in LAR (Light Armored Recon). I hope that somehow you know that you are still leading Marines and influencing lives as only a true warrior can. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. S/F (Semper Fi)"
- Maj Kyle Morris of Camp Taqqadum, Iraq 
[from Fallen Heroes Memorial]

"Good evening Sir,  The men of 2nd Platoon, B Company will never forget that day in Ar Ramadi - you, 2nd Lt Clinton and me sharing your famous history debates and you walking around the berthing areas making sure the Marines were on their toes. I was always impressed by how your presence made the Marines calm in the face of imminent danger and I doubt that I will ever have a leader that exemplifies the corps values and virtues that you did every single day that I had the privilege of serving under your command.
Semper Fi, Sir and as I always said when you asked me if my guys were ready......'No Worries Sir, you trained us!'
Thank you for your guidance and leadership."
- GySgt (Gunnery Sergeant) Matt Woodward of Temecula, CA
[from Fallen Heroes Memorial]

Captain Edge, known as a commanding and eloquent officer, was chosen by senior leaders to train Iraqi civil defense forces to take over Fallujah from the Marines. At the conclusion of the first day of training, he gave Iraqi troops a pep talk.
"We want the same thing as you -- that order is restored in Fallujah," he told them. "That way, you can go home to your families, and we can do the same thing."
[ from ArlingtonCemetery.net ]

Jamie C. Edge
Born December 3, 1973 in Virginia Beach, VA
Eagle Scout that played football, soccer, and wrestled in high school
1992 Graduate of Green Run HS in Virginia Beach
1993 enlisted in Marine Corps Reserves before entering VMI - Virginia Military Institute
Served as XO of VMI company of cadets and member of Rat Disciplinary Committee - a high honor, chosen by peers, to indoctrinate incoming freshmen to military life
"I can't think of anybody who better embodied the VMI spirit," said Singley - a VMI classmate 
1996 graduate of VMI with degree in International Studies
1996 commissioned Second Lieutenant in US Marine Corps
Two tours of duty in Iraq as an infantry officer
First tour with the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment near Fallujah on the front lines of an attempt to take the city from insurgents
Awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
Sixth VMI graduate to die in Iraq
Survived by his wife, Krissy, and two daughters, Helena and Rachel (7 and 3 back in 2005), of San Clemente, CA

[ Arlington National Cemetery ]

GO HERE to review Military Times' Honor the Fallen site

CLICK HERE to read the ArlingtonCemetery.net dedication to Edge

GO HERE to see Edge's obituary & condolence messages on Legacy.com

CLICK HERE to visit his Find-a-Grave website

GO HERE to read messages left for Edge and his family on his FallenHeroesMemorial website

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In Atlanta ...

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