Today our walk was dedicated in honor of:
WWII Army Veteran PFC Edwin Gaines Lansford Sr, Age 90 of Crossville, TN.
Died Jun 11, 2015
PFC Lansford Sr was a scout for the Army, purple heart,Bronze star, marksman and was awarded the Allegiance of France.
He was also a certified public accountant and member of the Crossville Noon Rotary Club.
He was born Aug. 20, 1924, in Sparta, son of the late Frederick Lansford and Edwina Gaines Lansford. Mr. Lansford proudly served his country, becoming a highly decorated member of the United States Army and veteran of World War II. Once his military service ended, he worked as a CPA and lawyer. Ed was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Crossville and of the Crossville Noon Rotary Club.
PFC Lansford Sr was leaving the Cumberland Mountain State Park when he was in a car accident that took his life.
He is buried in the Crossville City Cemetery.
We had a great 17.89 Mile walk today. It was a great honor to walk with Army PFC Lansford Sr today. We walked by Lake Holiday and then headed towards the State Park. After spending some time their we headed back North on 127. We stopped in at the VFW to say hello and then continued to the War memorial Park down town. We then visited his grave in the Crossville City Cemetery and then headed home. The weather was beautiful and we had an amazing walk. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with us today and I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping me honor this hero.
WWII Army Veteran PFC Edwin Gaines Lansford Sr will not be forgotten !
