ED MCLAUGHLIN

I first met Ed in 1985, when he traveled north to Alturas to officiate a bike race I was promoting. Ed was very kind in his assistance, even though I'd clearly overstepped my authority in this venture. What a character! Out of that initial meeting grew a friendship that lasted many years, until distance and time drew us apart.

I'm selfishly sad to have Ed out of my life, but more so that he's out of the lives of everyone he knew, and those he'd not yet met.

My condolences to...

I remember Ed's help given to me and my Chapter of The March of Dimes where I was ED for 5 years in Chico, We held several 20 mile walk-a-thons and gave the winners bikes as a prize which Ed advised me to purchase. He also added a few riders to the foot race to be "safety people" along the way. I supported his bids for city council and was sorry he never won but Chico won having him as an active citizen and supporter of the community. Happy landings, Ed.

One of the offices I worked in at Enloe was next to Ed's home. He was opposed to the heliport; and recorded his answering machine message with the helicopter's "wop-wop" in the background. He was a nice man, and passionate in his beliefs. I am very sorry to hear of his passing, my condolences go out to his family and friends. May God bless you all and keep you close.

I have known Ed since 1988 when he was a client of mine at Jiffyprint. He was very, very dear to me for reasons outside of cycling. He once performed a very important act of friendship to me that I will forever be in his debt. My heart breaks for his family, Suzanne, all his friends and supporters, caregivers and the general public who lost a very important advocate, friend and all around fabulous person. I am truly saddened by Ed's passing, but only hope now he can finally fulfill his...

My heart goes out to Suzanne, Ed's friends and family. Knowing Ed since 1976, he was a great friend and influence. Had it not been for Ed, I don't think I'd have discovered Pat Metheny and other great jazz greats. We spent time at Chico's first coffee house, Malvina's, sharing a slice, coffee and the music. He is depicted in a painting of Malvina's by our late friend, Tom Siporin, that hangs at my home. Ed brought great joy and inspiration to so many of us. Let's make sure we remember him by...