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I find it suspicious that so many people posting here knew this individual. It is a shame that people feel they have to latch onto an event like this to make themselves feel important.

Thanks for the inside information! It's just a lot easier to imagine that it was something else besides Tony crossing a fence he wasnt suppose to cross. my other theory was he saw a trail leading to the face of the carving and went to check it out. This was a terrible acident, that happen to one of the nicest and most sincere people Ive ever met. My prayers are with his family and all the people Tony touched. thanks again for your insight.

I was on the scene. The GBI and DeKalb Police got involved early. Actually the GBI agent who stayed close to Melissa was in the same sorority as Melissa. Other agents were around, too. I did not see anything handled improperly by the park, state or county police.

The other issue about the delay in telling people is that family members, including Tony's mom and dad, were out on the trails and mountain looking for their son, and it took a while to get them all back.

Elle.We learned of your tragic loss. I had a class with your husband. What a wonderful guy. He will be missed by us here on campus. Our sincerest condolences go out to you and both your families. He loved you and what comfort knowing you were in his thoughts during his final hour, doing what he loved. Not many can say that of their final moments. I am confident that Tony will be with you always.

Bajoman - Your comment should qualify you as a prime suspect. Your ability to display such callousness makes one wonder where your head is really at????

On the matter of the cell phone. Responsible parties within the pd and news media really should consider the consequences of divulging information on the cell phone. Why alert a possible suspect in this rather strange series of events leading to the death. What better way to track a suspect than through cell phone use. Sorry folks at wsb radio, retracting the comment is sorta like locking the barn after the horses got out.

Michelle, Stone Mountain Park is not crowded during the week. The park was only operating 2 attractions that day and they closed at 5 that afternoon. The lawn in front of the craving is completely blocked off from the public due to renovation of the lawn. If Tony was wearing dark clothing, it is very possible that no one could have seen him. It's not something one would expect to look for anyway.

You are a complete IDIOT!!!! you have no morals and no respect for this family. How dare you even say something like this. GET A LIFE!!!!

This is such a tragic case. I can't even imagine the pain his family and friends are feeling. However, something does not sit right with me. It was broad daylight when this fall presumably occurred, and it was on the most prominent side of the mountain, and yet nobody saw a man falling? It seems very strange that with the fall being in plain view, nobody saw it. And when it was reported in the media on Tuesday night that a Tony was missing, nobody phoned in to say that they saw a man falling. It is very strange to me. Has anyone asked this question?

Elle, It was Not brian that made the stupid comment but Banjoman above Brian.

Also, in response to why the stone mountain park police waited 2 hours before telling the family, was because they wanted to show Tony proper respect. I could only imagine the state Tony's body was in after falling 600 feet. The police had to get Tony out of the area and to the medical examiner. This has already been reported.

His wife, Melissa, publically said during a news interview that Tony would often cross or go into areas that he wasn't suppose to. The cell phone ping from outside the park was later recanted by wsbtv.com as being a false claim.

I knew Tony, Mountain biked with him on many occasions. In fact one time Mountain biking in Ellijay, a friend of ours rode down a dangerous path that was very rocky, Tony and I walked our bikes down the path and commented on what a nut our friend was... Jenni, you're right much of this story doesn't add up... The police took 2 hours to notify the family before telling them they found Tony??? Cell phone signal located outside park??? The Stone Mountain Police are privately employed by Herchend Family Entertainment Corporation! Tony one of the best people I've ever met, despite reports of him being adventureous, he always followed the rules, and was much less of a risk taker than he was made out to be. Friends of Tony who mountain biked and hiked with him, knew he just wasn't the kind of person to break the law and cross into an area with posted signs of being prosecuted. He had gotten married less than 2 years ago, was a banker, just bought a new house, working on his MBA, and planned to have kids in the near future. The story just doesn't make sense! I'd like to know if the GBI was there, when they found his body, was he moved before the GBI investigated the area? He didn't do drugs, drink, or womanize, everyone who knew Tony is in utter shock over this tragedy! As a close friend of Tony put it, he was straight out of Leave it to Beaver, 1950's type person, I don't even remember him ever swearing. I'm not half the man Tony was, the world truly lost one of the good guys! I just can't say enough about his character! But as Jenni said, the story doesn't add up!?

This man was a wonderful husband,son,brother and friend. What is wrong with you "Brian"! Obviously, you have never lost anyone close to you before. Tony Edge was one of the nicest people I have ever known and is very smart guy and had a bright future.He just made a horrible mistake. Hundreds of friends and family members are in deep mourning for Tony. Please have a heart "Brian" before you bash someone's character who you don't know anything about.

What bank did he work for? I need to apply for that opening.

What an idiot!