Dr. Ed Hildebrand

this is a late addition but I was a fraternity brother of Ed's at Penn, and felt a special affinity because I was as Dutch as Ed, came from Hanover, just down the road and remember that the first time I saw his name in the pledge book I knew where he came from because the Hildebrands were a well known family in the Dillsburg area. Ed had so many talents and it is so sad that he left this orb so soon. He was his own man, an independent spirit. I have not been in touch with Ed since we left...

I just learned of Ed's death in Illuminations (School of Medicine Alumni magazine). My deepest condolences to his family and many close friends. I met Ed when I came to Utah in 1982 for my internship, and we had many great conversations and patient care collaborations. I ran into him less frequently over the years, but every encounter began with a big reunion hug and ended with joyful smiles. What a guy! He leaves a void, but no doubt joyful memories and his sage wisdom help fill it.

I was both surprised and saddened to read Ed's obit notice in Penn's Gazette. We were in ROTC and fraternity brothers at Penn. Our only service time together was eight weeks training at Indiantown Gap during the summer of 1967. Ed was a natural leader and someone you knew you could count on to finish whatever he undertook. My fondest memory is visiting him in January, 1976, when I was moving from NYC to San Francisco. He drove me around freezing Salt Lake City in his canvas sided jeep with...

I'd like to extend my most sincere sympathies to the family & friends of "Dr. Ed."
I spent many years as a homeroom pal of Ed's. He always sat right behind me. He was so funny--always made me laugh. And was so in love with his yellow MG!
He leaves behind an impressive legacy. So sad that he's gone--much too young. In looking through our high school yearbook, I came across the following quote that might give us some comfort and perspective: "It's not how long you live, but how...

I met Ed when I was an undergraduate at the U. of U. in 1974, when we were both trying to get into medical school. I started medical school in 1976, and I didn't see him for a decade until we worked together in 1985 in Shock-Trauma ICU, ( I was a pulmonary fellow and he a house officer), and a number of times in the ER since then. What a great guy!

I am glad that I got to know Ed in the late 70's, before he was admitted to medical school. It was good to know him when he was a phlebotomist who aspired to become a doctor. It was great to see that happen for him. It was interesting to hear how people treated him differently with that change in his status. I am certainly happy that Ed Hildebrand was my friend, and I will always remember him. I definitely believe that Ed is on to his next great adventure!

Ed was a neighbor in the odd little place we lived in in Salt Lake City. We met in 1975 and were friends for many years after that. I loved his insane sense of humor, his quick intelligence, and his good and generous heart. He was skilled and knowledgeable in so many areas, and was an old school gentleman and a man of honor.

Ed was a true gentleman to work with. His life blessed many.

Ed was a Dillsburg buddy. After he returned from the service, we spent some crazy time together, drinking Foster's Lager at the Gingerbreadman and driving home at 30 mph in his Volvo 544. He tuned up my Porsche Speedster for me and eventually bought it from me. Rest In Peace, Old Friend.