Edward Koehler

Sgt. Edward Koehler, age 47, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was killed on July 18, 2011, near Bagram, Afghanistan, when his vehicle struck a roadside bomb.

Father, take Edward to
Heaven

He was serving with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard's 131st Transportation Co., 213th Area Support Group.

Edward Koehler previously served in the Marines Corps from 1982 to 1988 and joined the National Guard in 1997.

Edward was a 1982 graduate of Lebanon High School. After serving with the Marine Corps from 1982 to 1988, he took a 10-year break from service. He enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1997 as a motor transport operator, serving his entire Guard career in the 131st Transportation Company.

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Edward Koehler is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.