Posted by Merritt Bumpass on August 2, 2024:

Ed was a dear friend. We were roommates during our last two years at West Point . He was a good guy , and a very loyal and generous person. We had many happy and wonderful times together. He also was an outstanding basketball player . Several years after our graduation, Ed was the best man at my wedding. Some years after that, I was in the wedding party at the marriage of Katie and Ed. Ed moved to the West Coast sometime after his Army service, and our contacts became less frequent. I know that for many years Ed was a very successful businessman .He also was a very generous donor to many good causes. In recent months, we reconnected , and we had many good conversations. More recently, our conversations tended to focus upon the many health issues that he was confronting. A week ago, he called me to say goodbye. Needless to say, it was a very sad and touching conversation. I was blessed to be able to speak with him briefly again on the evening before his passing. I miss him. He is resting in peace .

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