Linda,Ed and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Eddie. Of course words cannot express how I feel, but know that many prayors will be said on his behalf.

Rick

Aunt Linda, Uncle Eddy, Liz, Jan, Pam and Barbra,

I am at a loss for words, because I can not even imagine having to go through what you are right now. Anything I would say would be a poor attempt to express how very deeply I am hurting for you all. I hold each and every one of you in my heart and lift you all up to God in my prayers. I have people praying for you that never even met you. I am always here for you if you need anything or even if you just want to talk. I love “Little Eddy” so much and I love all of you.

Love and prayers,

Leah and Jeff, Keith, Brent and Allison, too

Words cannot express how I feel right now, I love all of you guys so much and all of you are in my prayers and may God be with you in these hard times,May Eddie rest in piece and be the Angel God wanted him to be,Love you, Buffington’s

I am so sorry for your loss.Nothing will take away the pain you feel but please take solace in knowing that eddy touched many lives.When friends or family were greeted by Eddy it was always with a smile and a hand shake.He loved his family and friends and if you were one of them you knew you could count on him to help you out if you were in need.Honor his memory by keeping family close.Celebrate his spirit by remembering the good times.Pay homage to his life by telling others you love them.Eddy,you will be missed. Love Keith,Kathy,and Sarah.

Fast Eddie was loved by many and will be forever missed. He was a great person who could always make you smile. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends and all thoses who loved him!

My deepest sympathies during your time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. God Bless You!

Janice, i sympathize for your loss. i offer my condolences to you and your family. Please let us know if you need anything.

I received the call Saturday morning.What a shock to hear this type of news. Our prayers are with you and the family.

Gary and Mary Jo

My condolences go out to his mom and dad. They were always there for him. He was a real good friend to me. We lived together for a long time.. We were pretty close. I loved him like a little brother.

Dear Janice,

I am sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Friends and family, thank you so much for being here in our time of need. Never thought we would lose Eddy like this. Edwin…I really wish this was your idea of a really sick joke. I LOVE YOU AND NEED YOU TREMENDOUSLY, my heart is broken and empty without you here. Jennifer and I have decided to spray paint a peace sign on the street where your spirit left this earth in a different color every week. luv you dawg, Your sister, Janice

Big Linda, Eddie and Family,

I understand the pain you are feeling right now. It won’t go away,but may lessen in time. Just remember to stay close as a family, and charish every minute you have with each other. Eddie will remain with you through your memories of the good times, and his love for you. I will be praying for you and I am here for you.

Little Linda

I can’t believe it when i got the call saturday i thought it was a joke then i realized that it was not a bad joke. Our prayers are with the family and if you guys need anything,anything just let us know and eddie will be missed and NEVER forgotten. We love you guys and lil eddie. R.I.P Fast Eddie xoxoxo

I so much wish that I could hold on to the way things where. I hurt for me, and also for all of you who have lost our Lil’ Eddie! I could some how understand loosing my mom in Aug. of ’03, but this, I just don’t want to accept. Eddie was born exactly one month before me, and he was my playmate as small children. I couldn’t wait to see him at our family gatherings. He would smile in a bashful way. It was always fun just being in the same room with him. He would pick on me, and Shawn, but in a playful way, never to upset us. Very much like uncle Eddie….I am so, so sorry for the hurt that all of you are dealing with. I wish we could all wake up from this, and him just walk in the room and smile at us all. Perhaps he will get to sit down and play poker with Grandpa.

Early Sat. morning, I was awakened by a pain going down my left leg. I couldn’t explain it then, and it was gone by morning. I can’t help but wonder if there was a connection there. Was he shot in the left leg? I don’t know. Well it is 4:30pm on Mon. and I just got word of the service being in 3 hours. I want you all to know that I really wanted to be there! There is no way that I will make it in time. It’s 4-5 hours away. I do love you all, and in my heart I have been there since Sat.!

Aunt Linda,

Ahhh……….I am holding you right now. I know this doesn’t make any sence, he souldn’t have gone so soon. I can feel your pain…..I am so terribly sorry. He is still around. I know momma has been. You WILL see him in your dreams, and feel his arms around you then. He knows what is happening. They know!

As I sit here and cry, I just want to hold on to what once was.

“Eddie, I will miss you forever!I feel like a peace of me is gone. Give my mom a hug for me, please! And help out down here, if and when you are able!”

I love you all’

Jeanne Marie

Our prayers are with the Family. Eddie was very special to us and we will always hold him deep in our hearts. We love him and will miss those BIG hugs & smiles.

There aren’t enough words to express all of the feelings I have . My prayers are with your family and your son. I hope he is raised to know what a wonderful person you truley are. And how much you loved him.

I am truley sorry I wasnt there for you funeral.I am stationed Virginia and couldnt get leave time fast enough. I know I will never have a chance to say goodbye or see your smiling face again. This pain and guilt will never leave me.

When I found out, I thought it was a mistake, that it wasn’t you. I cant explain the pain that came over me. I keep looking at my phone waiting for you to call, thinking it was just a mistake and someone just got your name mixed up or something.Until I called your house, I couldnt even speak. I wasnt able to say anything..when I did the words that were comming out werent understandable.can you beleive that? me speechless?

You have givin me so many memories, so many moments that I will always cherrish.We have been friends for 15 years, and in this 1 stupid moment someone has taken that away from me, from everyone. There is a HUGE hole in my life now that I cannot fill. I am empty. I still cant beleive that I will never hear your voice or see your face again…You have taken my heart with you Eddie. I love you and will always love you. R.I.P.

Always your girl,

Gina

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN MY LOVE

My heart goes out to your family in your time of need.

Ed, Linda and the girls.

My thoughts are with you all.

Always,

Ralph

To Janice and the Gunther Family, I am deeply sorry for you’re . I have never met Edwin but by knowing Janice and hearing the family stories from her and the way she speaks of her baby brother I know that the Gunther family has a special someone and I would like to show my condolence for you’re and let you know that he is not here with us in flesh but will always be with you all in spirit and again Janice’s I am really sorry for you’re .

Great Aunt Linda & Great Uncle Eddie,

Since the moment I met you both and your wonderful children even though I was just a child all of you impacted my heart in a great way! I am really sorry about Eddie it doesn’t make any sense to me? I am praying for all of you! Love you and miss you all.

Love,

Jillian Michelle’s oldest daughter

Eddie was a once in a lifetime experience for me. I have never met anyone happier or more in sync with himself. He went for the very fullest in life and made many friends and lovers along the way. I have never seen so many heartbroken people mourming the loss of such a dynamite personality and man. He will not be forgotten…by anyone who had the wonderful experience of knowing him. God has callen home one of his finest. May you all find peace in knowing that he is without pain in the best of worlds. I am here for you all.

To Your Entire Family and Friends:

“What Do You Say In A Moment Like This”? You are ALL in my daily prayers for God’s strengh, love, peace and courage to fill and surround you ALL abundantly daily! It fills my heart that you have an Edwin Jr. because he is part of Edwin! The best way to cope with a loss is to keep your focus on their gain instead of your loss such as their new home in Heaven with Our Wonderful Savior, Our Lord Jesus! God and Time can help ANYTHING! This seems to weigh thousands of tons right now but God is already holding you ALL! Eddie was a wonderful young man with wonderful parents and he will be FOREVER MISSED! Aunt Linda, Uncle Eddie, Liz, Janice, Pam, Barbra, Edwin Jr., and all Eddie’s family and friends I am so very sorry for your/our loss. I love you all very much. God Bless you ALL!

Much Love,

Your Niece and Cousin,

Michelle and Family

Mom & Dad,

I know our lives will forever be missing something without our Eddy. We will just have to make do and get by until we see him again. Every occasion, no matter how fun or special, will always be a little sad knowing that we are missing a piece of the Gunther puzzle. I am so glad for all of the opportunities over the past two years to be together. We all had such a great time going to Vegas and then my fancy holiday ball, and Eddy even came to my 10th medical school reunion this year. Most recently Derek and Janice’s graduation parties were full of laughs and love. I am glad Eddy is going to heaven with a hairless back! All of us kids listed below will try to keep up your spirits and honor Edwin’s memory daily. We will help Little Eddy any way we can as well. He will remember how great his Daddy was. I love you so much my heart overflows when I think of how wonderful you both are.

Bubba G.,

I thank God for you agreeing to be our new brother until we get to be with Eddy again and all of our past loved ones. You definitely have a big heart like Eddy had. And because of Rodney and Crystal our family is actually bigger now instead of smaller! Just knowing we have you has given me such piece of mind. We all love you.

Janice,

You are going to have to move now that you don’t have a free plumber! Come to Flagler Beach. I am so glad for the time with you and Eddy at your house. You both helped me work through my problems and I am grateful. Too bad you did not have your law degree sooner – it would have come in handy! I love you and I am here for you whenever you need me.

Pamela,

Thank you for all of the details you took care of. The funeral was beautiful. I still cannot believe that there were over 300 people in attendance. You were so poised and organized I was proud to be your sister. For the first time in our lives I was the one to sit back selfishly and wallow in my own grief – while you held everyone up and shined. I will hold you and Chuck to more frequent contact. Thank God for Allison the 18 week old ray of sunshine in a miserable experience. Love to you all.

Barbara,

I know you wanted it to be you and we all certainly expected it but God’s will must be done. Eddy had to go – and it is not yet your time. I really believe that Eddy is in heaven – and God is holding out on you with the hope that you can find your way home. God bless you and good luck.

Eddy,

Being the oldest, you were my baby too. And I have always felt a little responsible for you. If only I had pushed you a little harder Friday morning to come and see me you would be here now. And July 4th would be another great Gunther celebration. I still cry every time I think that I won’t see your face or hear the chuckle of my cheshire cat. I am going to miss you every day of the rest of my earthbound life. I am not mad at you, your murderer, or God. I know you had to go home – I just wish I didn’t have to wait so long to see you again. I told you I am going to live past 100 . . .! I love you Eddy – please be there to welcome me on my passing.

Elizabeth

Liz & Family,

I was only blessed enough to meet Eddy on two occassions. Both times, I was overwhelmed with his love and pride for his son, Little Eddy.He spoke of his son in such a loving way that I, a mere stranger to him,knew that he was truly a doting father.

Liz…you are like another sister to me that I will be forever grateful to have in my life.

My Brother, my only brother….How I will miss you….I don’t know what I’m going to do without being able to see you or talk to you. It will never be the same going back down to Florida….I will forever remember all the good times we had and keep you near me wherever I go. Thank you for all the comfort and Love you have always respectfully given to me….You will always be my #1…I love and miss you terribly Ed….Stay with me always…. Your Sis, Pam

Wud up Lil’ Bro. God do I miss you. I still can’t believe this is real. I still wait for your call. Still wait for you to walk through that door. I call your phone just to hear your voice. It’s so hard to see everyone in so much pain. Mom and Dad just sit there and cry. Shannon is here almost everyday with your “Boy” so heartbroken. Jan calls all the time hysterical. I’ve never heard from Liz so much.Bubba & Rebecca have been great. He’s a great brother,but it’s so hard to see him without you. No-one will ever be able to replace you.I have loved growing up with you.We had so many good times,some bad times, but you never held them against me, never once judged me. I have been so blessed to have been loved by you.Well Lil’ Eddy, you know me, everytime something good or bad happened in my life, I always had to write down my feelings in words.Whether it be in the form of a song,a poem,or a prayer. Well this one is a song and a prayer,and I’m sending it straight to you. Its a remake of a song that came out 20 years ago….

Dear Mister Jesus I just had to write to you,something totally destroyed me,the morning that I got the news.About my baby brother,shot dead out of the blue.Jesus thought I’d take this straight to you. Dear Mister Jesus no-one is paying for this crime.I hate to see my family in so much pain.I know that you have saved him,and took him up to the sky.So he will never have to hurt again.

chorus “Please stop the violence,Protect your children.We need love not hate to make it through this storm.Please stop the violence,Protect your children,stop- all-these-guns from doing harm”

Dear Mister Jesus,I don’t understand,why we lost “Fast Eddy” in this way.I know you can stop that criminal,who walks the streets a free man. Please- make-him-pay-for his crime..I Pray.

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Dear Mister Jesus,Please,help-us make-it-through..and please help Baby Eddy,know how much his Daddy loved him too. chorus

Well my “Big” Lil’ Bro,That goes out to you.I will forever cherish our memories,and I will love you with all my heart, until we meet again.I should be there soon, so make sure you have a blunt rolled for us. I LOVE YOU EDDY! Forever your “Lil” Big Sister, Reno

Eddy….I miss you bro!!!!!

Having a bad day. I watched the DVD’s today with Justin and in so many pictures we are together side by side and I’m usually holding onto you…. I wish I could do that right now.. I wish I could have been there to protect you. Now I guess it is your turn to hold me and help me through this difficult time… Send me another sign soon. I Love You and Miss You…Your Sis… Pam

Wud up Lil’ Bro. God do I miss you. I still can’t believe this is real. I still wait for your call. Still wait for you to walk through that door. I call your phone just to hear your voice. It’s so hard to see everyone in so much pain. Mom and Dad just sit there and cry day & night. Shannon is here almost everyday with your “Boy.” They are just so heartbroken. Jan calls and stops by all the time.She just can’t deal. I’ve never heard from Liz so much.Derek has your car. He loves it. I’m glad he got to know you before you left us. He and I sat up talking for hours one night. He’s a cool lil’ dude. He thinks I’m “not completely sane or normal,” so you can tell he really got to know me. John-John has been here a few times. He’s taking it hard. He always said you were more of a brother to him than his own brothers. Bubba & Rebecca have been great. He’s a great brother,but it’s so hard to see him without you. This shit just isn’t right man. Life will NEVER be the same for anyone without you. No-one will ever be able to replace you.I have loved growing up with you.We had so many good times,some bad times, but you never held them against me, never once judged me. I have been so blessed to have been loved by you.Well Lil’ Eddy, you know me, everytime something good or bad happened in my life, I always had to put my feelings to words.Whether it be in the form of a song,a poem,or a prayer. Well this one is a song and a prayer,and I’m sending it straight to you. Its a remake of a song that came out 20 years ago….

Dear Mister Jesus I just had to write to you,something totally destroyed me,the morning that I got the news.About my baby brother,shot dead out of the blue.Jesus thought I’d take this straight to you. Dear Mister Jesus no-one is paying for this crime.I hate to see my family in so much pain.I know that you have saved him,and took him up to the sky.So he will never have to hurt again.

chorus “Please stop the violence,Protect your children.We need love not hate to make it through this storm.Please stop the violence,Protect your children,stop- all-these-guns from doing harm”

Dear Mister Jesus,I don’t understand,why we lost “Fast Eddy” in this way.I know you can stop that criminal,who walks the streets a free man. Please- make-him-pay-for his crime..I Pray.

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Dear Mister Jesus,Please,help-us make-it-through..and please help Baby Eddy,know how much his Daddy loved him too.

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Well my “Big” Lil’ Bro,That goes out to you.I will forever cherish our memories,and I will love you with all my heart, until we meet again.I should be there soon, so make sure you have a blunt rolled for us. I LOVE YOU EDDY! Forever your “Lil” Big Sister, Reno

P.S. stop flirting with them angels you little pussy hound

Elizabeth & the Gunther Family,

I want to extend my deepest condolences on the loss of your brother/son. I never met Edwin personally, but attended Elizabeth’s holiday ball. I could see that you were all a close knit family and shared happiness and the love of life. Elizabeth, you were/are there for me whenever I needed comfort and support after my John’s passing. Please know that I am here for you. If you need someone to talk to, a shoulder to cry on, anything…. please give me a call. Remember the happy times and know that he is now with God watching over his family. You are all in my prayers.

Thinking of You Always and Forever

I Love You Eddy and Miss You….

XOXO Your Sis

Just sitting here missing you…Justin is having a sleepover Birthday Party today so I need to snap out of it….You would be so proud of him…He is the Quarterback for the Saints and threw 2 great passes last Monday….I Love you Eddy so much and can’t wait for the day I get to see you again….I would have never asked for any other brother than you…You are and always will be the BEST….XOXO Your Sis

Yo Bro you big stubborn jerk….I know you are happy and at peace but we are all missing you so bad…We don’t know what to do with ourselves… I just can’t beleive you are gone!!! I want a hug from you so bad…. Take care of Barb and keep a look out on all of us…We are all grieving so much!!!!

Do you now realize how tremendously you are LOVED. Hearts are breaking all over the place!!!I love you Ed…Send me signs…XOXO

Your Sis, PamSue

Eddy, it has been almost 3 years now and my heart is still filled with sadness. I still wait for your call. What I would give just to hear your voice again. My life has been filled with guilt. You knew in your heart Mia was yours.You asked me time and time again. I look at her now and she looks so much like you, its sooo heart breaking. I thought I was doing the right thing. I didn’t want you to feel like you needed to take care of her. You had so many other things going on and you know me, I never wanted to get in your way. I hope that you are looking down on my and that you forgive me. Please watch over Mia.

I love you Eddy.

Blondie

I am just really missing you Eddy. Happy Birthday.