Imperial Times 5/17/78 "EDWARD MATHEWS II DEAD AT 90"

EDWARD MATHEWS II DEAD AT 90

By: Christien Mitter

It is a sad day for Herrich. The great Edward Mathews, the man who brought Herrich from a backwater isolationist nation to a global empire on the scale on which not seen since the collapse of the Empire of Man. Mr. Mathews died yesterday in his sleep in Motu City, Motu. The former Imperial president had lived there since his retirement from politics in 60AFG to help King Harmsen raise his son Prince Aitu Harmsen.

 

Edward Mathews II was born to Edward Mathews I and Joyce Mathews in 12BFG. He grew up in Capitol city with a fairly wealthy childhood due to his father’s role in politics.

 

In 5AFG, Edward joined the Herrich Imperial Liberation Party (Later known as just the Imperialist party) against his father’s wishes. He quickly rose through the ranks and soon the very young Edward was the defacto leader. In 8AFG after his father's unfortunate demise from a terrorist attack that killed him as well as then-President Harold Von Darren, Edward was elected Herrich’s 2nd President at the age of just 20.

 

Edward quickly reformed the nation into a strong Empire, that stood against two World Wars, and multiple proxies against the Hulon Republic.

 

After his retirement, President Franklin reversed many of his less than free policies and immediately turned Herrich back into a full Republic. But many critiques of Franklin’s state the strength given by Mathews during his reign.

 

Despite their opposing viewpoints, Mathews was heard as having no ill will towards President Franklin. Statting that all he wanted was “A strong Herrich for all.”

 

We may never see a president like Edward W. Mathews II, he will always be missed.

 

Funeral services will be held in the following cities. Please come by to your nearest funeral point over the next two weeks to pay respects.

-Capitol City, Urbi Ferro, Errise City, Motu City-