Edward Lawrence Morrill Jr.

We regret to inform you that Edward Lawrence Morrill Jr., a beloved father, grandfather and community member passed away at his home in Denver Colorado, April 12, 2019. He was active until the very end.

Edward Lawrence Morrill Jr.

December 1926 – April 2019

Survived by five sons, one daughter, five grandsons and one granddaughter.

-Edward Lawrence Morrill, III

-Daniel Joseph Morrill and Ellen

-Michael John Morrill

-Kenneth James Morrill and Susan

-Richard Allen Morrill

-Lori Ann Barbero and Dave

We celebrate his life with love. He lived his life fully and loved others dearly.

May he Rest in Peace and watch over his family and loved ones.

Memorial Services and Reception will be held at:

Advantage Aurora Chase Chapel

1095 Havana Street, Aurora, CO 80010

On: April 29, 2019 — At: 10:00 AM

Military Honors will be held at:

Ft. Logan National Cemetery

4400 W Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO 80236

On: April 30, 2019 — At: 1:30 PM to 1:50 PM

“LOVING A MARINE”

Loving a Marine isn’t always what they say

For with it, there is a price one must pay.

It’s mostly loving but not to hold,

It’s being young and feeling old.

It’s sending a letter with an upside-down stamp,

To a far away lover in a far away camp.

Being in love will merely your dreams,

Being thoughts of Heaven, when love light gleams.

You wish it was possible for him to phone,

You want him to say, “I’m on my way home.”

And when he comes, you’re laughing together,

Unconscious of people, of time and of weather.

It’s having him whisper his love for you,

It’s whispering back that you love him too.

Then comes a kiss, a promise of love,

Knowing you are watched by God up above.

Reluctantly, painfully, letting him go,

While you’re crying inside wanting him so.

Days go by, no mail for a spell,

You wait for a word that he is well,

And when the letter comes, you’re filled with joy,

And act like a child with a new shiny toy.

It’s loving a Marine, the one you adore,

And hating yourself, the world and the war.

And it’s going to church to kneel and pray,

And really meaning the things that you say.

And though you know he is far away,

You love him more and more each day.

Having a Marine is bitterness and tears,

It’s loneliness, sadness and unfound fears,

No; loving a Marine is really fun,

But it’s worth the price when his time is won…...

(Poem written by Lorraine Morrill to Ed Morrill, during one of his overseas deployment, based on “Loving a Marine”)