Edward Spears

A family of doctors, nurses, and mental health practitioners, the Spears have always been the first ones to raise a hand when asked who wants to help. None of them have ever been afraid of taking on responsibility or accepting a challenge. Edward was definitely not the first or last in the family to get his medical degree. He may not have finished top in the class, but he always got points for putting every fiber of his being into his work. His father was a surgeon aboard a Starfleet medical ship, and so Edward was no stranger to space travel growing up. His mother was a well respected nurse in the civilian world, and she has traveled to many planets on UFP aid missions as a senior field nurse. Both his parents are now retired. Edward's family knew space travel could be hard on a kid growing up which is why he spent his first ten years of his life on Earth, in Newfoundland. St. John's was the home town of Edward's father, and his mother really liked the city. Even in the 24th century it managed to maintain some of its rustic appeal. The Spears' family home is located on the outskirts of the city, and has much more of a rural feel to it. The home sports a small vineyard and vegetable garden out back, both of which serve as a hobby to the family when they are home. Edward's sister, Christina, is younger, and currently trained in physical therapy. She joined Starfleet on the day of her graduation from university, and is now posted aboard the USS Westminster as a Physical Therapy Officer. Because his father and mother retired, the Spears' family home on Earth still boasts warm hospitality year round. The home has always been open to all members of the family. Edward married when he was 25. He met his wife, Abigail at medical school. The two of them found common ground in their medical practice, however Abigail was not dreaming of joining Starfleet. She opted to remain on Earth for her residency while her husband went on to Starfleet's medical officer training program. Abigail found out the hard way that having a husband away in space can put a tremendous strain on a relationship. She met another man while working on Earth, and filed for a divorce while Ed was away on his first mission with the USS Broadsword.