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Post by Scott W on Nov 11, 2024 16:45:25 GMT -5
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Post by mgtarheel on Nov 11, 2024 16:50:42 GMT -5
RIP Ed
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Post by coalsmoke on Nov 11, 2024 16:52:58 GMT -5
Our friend Ed is at peace and with Peace. He will be remembered by all of us.
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Post by urbino on Nov 11, 2024 16:59:53 GMT -5
A lovely obit for a lovely man.
(I guess I was monitoring the wrong site. I was looking at Batavia News Online.) |
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Post by Gypo on Nov 11, 2024 17:05:33 GMT -5
Thank you for gather information.
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Post by Silver on Nov 11, 2024 17:15:09 GMT -5
Fellas, I am sorry to report that Ed passed away in October. Bob from Batavia just called me. Damn it. I was afraid of that. Sad news. |
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Post by Scott W on Nov 11, 2024 17:15:17 GMT -5
This guy Bob , Ed’s neighbor, is a real gentleman. When I go to the cabin next month, i am going to go to his home for dinner.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Nov 11, 2024 17:19:03 GMT -5
 😢 words fail me!
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Post by Scott W on Nov 11, 2024 17:29:25 GMT -5
Our friend Ed is at peace and with Peace. He will be remembered by all of us. That he will, Russ. RIP Ed |
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Post by username on Nov 11, 2024 17:31:31 GMT -5
Rip Ed.
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Post by urbino on Nov 11, 2024 17:59:46 GMT -5
Our friend Ed is at peace and with Peace. He will be remembered by all of us. That he will, Russ. RIP Ed He certainly left a lasting impression on me. I kinda loved ol' Ed. And he had the strength of 10 men. |
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Post by urbino on Nov 11, 2024 18:12:13 GMT -5
In a care package some of us sent him a few years ago, I included a pipe I owned but hadn't smoked yet. A Stanwell freehand. It'd be nice to get it back as a keepsake. Probably no chance of that, though.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Nov 11, 2024 18:49:08 GMT -5
Ed was down one day, thought we thought he was slow, PMed him and told him I thought he was the smartest one of us, he replied happy, of my thoughts. I liked him a lot.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Nov 11, 2024 18:49:41 GMT -5
Didn't know he was a fiddle player, would have talked to him about my Uncle big fiddle player, I have his fiddle.
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Post by trailboss on Nov 11, 2024 19:16:52 GMT -5
His seniority will never be surpassed, even if some of us live to an older age.
You could not find a more humble creature, he spoke of his father’s accomplishments, downplayed his because of learning disabilities, but as a railroad worker he stands tall at building America through an age where railroading played a key role.
If there is a Valhalla for pipe smokers, Ed is holding court!
Really nice that his obit mentioned the patch, and really nice of Scott to put in the legwork!
A Lataholic to the bone!
If we can find out his birthdate it would be fitting to put it on the forum calendar… load a bowl of English, and puff like a locomotive!
Thanks again Scott! Looking forward to hearing stories about Ed.
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Post by Gypo on Nov 11, 2024 20:16:00 GMT -5
I felt compelled to say a few words on his page online from the memorial home.
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Post by Silver on Nov 11, 2024 20:19:22 GMT -5
His seniority will never be surpassed, even if some of us live to an older age. You could not find a more humble creature, he spoke of his father’s accomplishments, downplayed his because of learning disabilities, but as a railroad worker he stands tall at building America through an age where railroading played a key role. If there is a Valhalla for pipe smokers, Ed is holding court! Really nice that his obit mentioned the patch, and really nice of Scott to put in the legwork! A Lataholic to the bone! If we can find out his birthdate it would be fitting to put it on the forum calendar… load a bowl of English, and puff like a locomotive! Thanks again Scott! Looking forward to hearing stories about Ed. December 29. |
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Post by trailboss on Nov 11, 2024 20:32:43 GMT -5
Sounds like we have a Holiday.
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Post by Scott W on Nov 11, 2024 20:35:16 GMT -5
In a care package some of us sent him a few years ago, I included a pipe I owned but hadn't smoked yet. A Stanwell freehand. It'd be nice to get it back as a keepsake. Probably no chance of that, though. I’ll work on it |
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Post by urbino on Nov 11, 2024 20:52:47 GMT -5
In a care package some of us sent him a few years ago, I included a pipe I owned but hadn't smoked yet. A Stanwell freehand. It'd be nice to get it back as a keepsake. Probably no chance of that, though. I’ll work on it I appreciate that, Scott, but, no kidding, you've done yeoman's work already. It's one of those things that would be nice to have on the mantelpiece if I had it, but I don't want anyone to go to a lot of trouble for it.
Do thank Bob for us, though, when you see him. It's very cool that you two are going to meet up.
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Post by Goldbrick on Nov 11, 2024 21:28:25 GMT -5
Don't let anyone tell you internet relationships are less real than those formed face to face; I broke down as I read Ed's obit, and I know I'm not the only one. He was a giant ripple in the pond we call The Briar Patch, and I always marveled at the energy a man of his years could have. I'm glad the wondering is over, but this place will never be the same.
I'll be loading a bowl of Lancer's Slices and putting a match to it at 10:pm...R.I.P. Ed.
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Post by lizardonarock on Nov 11, 2024 21:47:20 GMT -5
So long Ed I will miss you.
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Post by Darin on Nov 11, 2024 21:54:08 GMT -5
Smoking some Captain Earle's Ten Russians in memory.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 11, 2024 22:22:08 GMT -5
I enjoyed Ed, both on the forum and the phone. He will be missed and remembered, which is all any of us can hope for.
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Post by CrustyCat on Nov 12, 2024 1:13:34 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear of his passing
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Post by daveinlax on Nov 12, 2024 9:54:02 GMT -5
Sad News. We’ve been board buddies for a long time going back to the ASP days. We shared a love of larger pipes and Abingdon tobacco. He had a big bent Castello Epoca that I coveted. RIP Ed.
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 12, 2024 10:35:38 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about Ed. He will be missed by many. The best obit you could have.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Nov 12, 2024 17:11:40 GMT -5
Hopping in here to ad my sympathies and great respect for our friend "gone west" Ed. Just received a text this morning from Ted (Gypo) with our pal's obit.
Although we hadn't conversed on the "Chat" recently, I, and others here, have had many an entertaining evening with "ol ed".
He was modest to a fault and rarely had anything bad to say about anyone.
He was a huge fan of Latakia. The Lattier the better.
Think I'll dig through my cellar this evening and try to find the Lattiest blend I have and raise a pipe.
Really good to see how many folks here were truly "our brothers keeper".
God Speed and God Bless you Ed.
dino
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Post by olbluesmoke on Nov 12, 2024 17:21:24 GMT -5
I first met Ed on the Yahoo pipe forums, years ago. Ed was a fine man and a lover of stout stogies. We would email a bit but lost touch until I came here to this forum. It was great to see him again. Rest well, my brother. -Geoffry
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Post by Zach on Nov 12, 2024 17:42:28 GMT -5
Ed was a great guy and will be sorely missed. RIP Ed.
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