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Tom Campbell
April 1, 2019
EJ and I were both Account Executives with AT&T back in the 1980's. He was a great guy! Always enjoyed our talks and his tales of being a B-52 Pilot. RIP EJ!
Bob Jenkins
April 5, 2014
After hearing of the untimely passing of our Pershing Rifles fraternity brother, Rege Milan, Mike Jakub, Larry Sadowski and I made a contribution in Ed's name to his high school in Pittsburgh, Central Catholic. May he rest in peace. If a family member can call me, I would like to tell Ed's family how much we enjoyed knowing and working with Ed at Duquesne University. Bob Jenkins, (703) 370-1037
Bob Jenkins
February 14, 2013
To Ed's Family, Ed and I were in the same fraternity together at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh. I remember him well for his good humor and positive outlook on life. He served his nation bravely and now is in the hands of The Lord. Farewell warrior!
January 30, 2013
I was just a kid, the youngest of five. I didn't get to see much of you brother since we were 15 years apart. I remember you getting ready for your dates and curling your hair with that old iron you put over the stove. I remember the great care you took with the landscape of 632. I remember the pride you had getting accepted into the service. I remember letting you finally win in ping pong after your frustration of loosing 80 or so games. I remember your kind welcoming to your homes in Garland and Charlotte and our rap sessions. I respected you more than I probably said or showed. I'm sorry that I let so much time of unspoken words enventually come between us. I have always loved and admired you. Dymerland will always live inside me. Tell Mom I miss Her. I love you, your brother always, Ken
Patty Dymer
January 29, 2013
How are you? Wow, I still find it hard to believe you won't be sending me any greeting cards. I really miss getting them everyday but Wednesday. (That was so odd, wasn't it?) I recently found a poem you wrote to me when I was on the Condo Board. You sure knew how to make me smile. You were so kind and supportive when I was raising Josh alone. You always opened your house to us when we would visit at Easter. Later, when Chuck and I would visit, you were always the most gracious host. I am so grateful you came to visit me last fall, and went to see the train museum in Green Bay and Lambeau Field, and you got to see Josh and Melanie and Owen in Milwaukee. Little did we know it would be our last time together. I hope heaven is all that you hoped, that your teeth are beautiful and you have no aches and pains and are happy sitting at the Lord's table. I was so happy to meet all of your friends and neighbors in Charlotte. What a wonderful "family" you had there. I will miss "Dymerland" but I have many pictures and memories to last a lifetime. I miss you big brother, thank you for all of your love and kindness.
Robert Cavaliere
December 3, 2012
I miss Uncle Ed's kind and gentle spirit. He always had a good story to share or book to recommend. Although our encounters were few and far in between I am thankful for the opportunities we did have to visit. I miss him.
Pat Di Giacomo
November 20, 2012
Tried to call EJ, about a month ago, and the phone was no more. Had a hard time thinking that his time may have come, so it took all that while to muster up the courage to see if there was anything to indicate that was so.
And so it is...........
If anyone recalls him mentioning his weird friend, in Texas, yep, that is me. I am probably responsible for him eating right, taking care of himself, quitting smoking, and getting interested in gardening. Somehow, after all we had been through together (mostly the parts of his life he wished he had a mulligan on), I guess I rubbed off on him. He returned the favor by trying to get me to follow him through the "born again" experience. (Having already made my parting ways with Catholicism, I was not about to go any further. Yet, EJ never relented!)
An usual man, to say the least. He changed a lot over the roughly 40 years that I knew him. Still, he was loyal and steadfast.
I recall when he moved from Texas, to Florida, he would be driving through Mobile, AL. So, I wrote "ROLL TIDE!", in the dirt on the car. When he got there, the first thing he did was to call me, and ask what in the world "ROLL TIDE!" meant.
Well, he did have a crimson-colored car.........and it did announce his arrival. Not sure he ever understood what it meant.
I'll miss you, ol' buddy. I really do think of you, every time Cam Newton loses a game, for your team. Just because I didn't call every time, to rub it in..........
Ok, let's be honest: I never rubbed it in once. I'll just continue to keep that to myself, same as always. Only problem is that it will now have to be forever.
Farewell, my friend.
Mike Connors
November 12, 2012
E.J. and I were together in pilot training, and then at Clinton-Sherman AFB flying B-52s. We shared a lot in those places, plus Guam and Thailand in the war years; and later when we both lived in Texas. He was delightful company always; a real gentleman. We'll miss him.
Mary Cavaliere
October 13, 2012
Dear Ed, How surprised were you to wake up in Heaven? About as surprised as we were to hear of your death. You have left quite a void. I kept waiting for your phone calls. How I miss talking to you about your Sunday school lessens and each book you were reading. Who is going to keep me informed about postage rates and Presidential dollars? I really regret not visiting you and having you show me Charlotte, you were so proud of your city. I did get to see your house only you were not there. It was a very lovely house. We were thankful to your wonderful neighbors and Church members who made a feel so welcome. I love you Ed. I miss you so much. Please say hello to Mom and my friend Marge. Bye for now. I know I'll see you again. Love, your big sister, Mary
Katie Borreson
October 3, 2012
Great Uncle Ed and I shared a passionate hatred of squirrels. He would save newspaper clippings, cards and other things like a coffee mug and squriel figurines and send them to me. It was always a nice surprise to recieve in the mail. He was a very thoughtful man. I will miss him.
Ken and Janet Marsh
September 30, 2012
To EJ's family; we just heard the news tonight of his passing. We are in shock and are heartbroken. We sat with him at church for years and he watched our children grow up. He became part of our family. Chuck, we met you at lunch one Sunday. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. Ken's cell 704.578.7411 Our family will really miss EJ.
Millie Jeffries
September 29, 2012
We have all lost a warm, kind and gentle man. May all of your
fondest memories of him, remain in your hearts forever.
My deepest sympathies to all of the family.
Uncle Ed at Greenfield Village
September 24, 2012
WWII Veteran, Vietnam Veteran, humble to be in their precense Air Force veteran...
September 24, 2012
Uncle Ed in his Happy Place
Chris Cavaliere
September 24, 2012
Other than my father Uncle Ed was probably one of the most influential figures in my life. I was in the first grade while he was a pilot in the Air Force. I remember I called the little hat I wore my "Air Force Hat". In the fourth grade we had to draw a picture of a person who meant a lot to us. I drew a picture of him in his uniform. I can still see the picture in my head as it hung on the wall leading up the stairs to the second floor of the little school. It wasn't until the last five years that I really got to know him. I loved having conversations with him about... well... everything. One time he and I were driving back from visiting the train yard in Nortah Carolina and we were like Gatling guns loaded with trivia. We talked and talked until he realized that we had passed up our exit… a long time ago. I truly appreciated that he went out of his way to visit our home last year. One thing I will always appreciate about him was he took time to develop a relationship with my children. For that I will always be grateful. The precious memories he created will cause him to live on in our hearts for many generations to come.
Kristine S.
September 24, 2012
I'm really going to miss my Great Uncle Ed. I am very thankful to have gotten to know him over the past few years. We're all going to miss him much, but I am taking great comfort in knowing that I will see him again in heaven.
September 17, 2012
Nearly at the time of his passing, his pilot training class was having a memorial service for the 13 classmates who had preceded him in death. How ironic, of course we didn't know at the time. EJ was a friend and fellow classmate some 45 years ago at Webb AFB, Texas. We remember him as a comedian who had a great part in putting together a movie about our class. Ed Petersen, Lawton Oklahoma
Keith Rogers
September 14, 2012
EJ was a faithful member and servant of HGBC. He will be greatly missed. He greeted our family every Sunday with a smile and a handshake.
Judy & Dale Ryan
September 14, 2012
We knew Ed through our daughter and her family the Wilsons, he was a great guy we will miss visiting with him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Judy & Dale Ryan
September 13, 2012
I have known Ed as my daughter's neighbor for 25 years. He was a wonderful friend and neighbor to my family the Wilsons.He will be greatfully missed. Carol Walfield
Jennifer Parsons
September 13, 2012
EJ, my friend. Thank you for your joy and love you so generously shared with so many. From the "Dymer Land" bounty of vegetables,flowers and trees, to your experiences in your readings and movies, to your love for the Lord. To your family and friends, I am sorry for our loss of EJ. May we share his smile with someone else in need.
Jo Ownbey
September 13, 2012
So very sorry for the loss of a friend. We will miss you. But it is wonderful to know that you are with the Lord. EJ you will always be in our hearts.
Mike Wilson
September 13, 2012
Ed was our neighbor across the street for ten years. Godfather to my eldest son, always ready to engage in theological debate, and deeply concerned with the spiritual wellbeing of our family, his legacy will not be forgotten. EJ, I am proud to have known you and called you my friend. Peace be with you.
September 13, 2012
He was such a nice man and loved teaching about the Bible, he will be missed at church'
Michael Beverage
September 13, 2012
I am going to miss you my friend. For the last 6 years EJ gave my daughters Emma and Sarah, a small gift as they walked into the church. We all loved him!!!He was a wonder person and Godly man
Shawn Murphy`
September 13, 2012
EJ was a neighbor and a friend. I was looking forward to the time we were going to spend working together at our local election location. He will be sorely missed. I will always have the two trees in my yard that he gave to me a couple of years ago to remember him by.
Judy Davis
September 13, 2012
EJ cooked for us ladies in a home bible study group years ago and was trying to help us be healthy physically as well as spiritually.comfort prayed for your family.
September 13, 2012
EJ will be sadly missed .I am sorry for your loss Lynda Kale
Dave & Janet Vinyard
September 13, 2012
E.J. will be missed by so many of us. His smile and outgoing personality welcomed many into his life as friends. We will miss him & we pray for comfort for his family and his friends in his sudden passing. His many generous & caring deeds will be remembered - such as sharing his garden vegetables with so many people and sending Christmas cards every year that featured trains. We take comfort in knowing he is home now with the Lord.
Susan Reynolds
September 13, 2012
So sorry for your loss. EJ always had a smile and enjoyed doing kind things for others. He loved the movies and I will miss going with him. I will be praying for you all and your loss.
Clint and Brenda Pressley
September 13, 2012
We will Miss E.J. on the door faithfully greeting people every Sunday morning. We also have several of his Japanese Maples in our yard to remember him by. A very giving kind man, who will be remembered for his genorosity.
Doreen Wilson
September 13, 2012
We love you, Uncle Ed. You will be sorely missed and in our hearts forever. We'll do our best in faith, to know that you are fine in the loving arms of our Father. Doreen, Mike, Matt, Kelly & Chris.
gene Elwood
September 13, 2012
so sorry for the lost of Edward
Imet Edward about a year ago
very good man.reast in peace my friend.
Sallie & Ray Mariucci
September 13, 2012
Dear Family, So sorry for your loss, EJ will certainly be missed. You are in our prays. Love, Sallie & Raymond Mariucci
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