Eddie_Boldt

Captain Charles Edward Boldt, affectionately known as Eddie,
was born June 11, 1979 in Orlando, FL. Being a navy kid, Eddie
grew up around the water in Florida, San Diego and
Huntington Beach, California and New Port Rhode Island. He
graduated from New Symrna Beach High School, New Symrna
Beach, FL. After high school, Eddie went on to graduate from
Florida State University where he was Cadet Commander of
the Army ROTC Program. Upon graduation, two events
occurred in Eddie's life that changed him forever. First, he was
married to Crystal, the girl of his dreams and second, he was
commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the infantry. He then
completed Officer Basic Course and Ranger School. Eddie was
assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division where he served as a
platoon leader, company XO, and , and battalion S-4. He served
a tour in Afghanistan and Iraq. While in Afghanistan, Eddie was
awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service. Eddie
completed the Army's Captain’s course and had recently
begun training with the Special Forces. Eddie had a sincere
heart and always put others first. He loved his motor cycle, the
army, his friends and family. Eddie was tragically killed in a
motorcycle accident on June 29, 2005. Eddie is survived by his
parents, Charles and Bonnie Boldt, of New Plymouth, ID., his
younger brother, Staff Sgt. Timothy Boldt, of Anchorage,
Alaska, Jan Sparks, grandmother, and a host of fellow soldiers.