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EDSON L. TENNYSON

Vienna, Virginia

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 EDSON LEIGH TENNYSON (Age 92)  Edson L. Tennyson, professional engineer and public transit expert, died July 14, 2014 at home in Vienna, Virginia. Ed was born in Orange, NJ on July 6, 1922 to Jane Virginia (Leigh) and William Edwin Tennyson. He graduated from West Orange High School in...

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as a younger transit engineer I came to know Ed later in life. sometimes it felt like sitting at the feet of a great and wise teacher. we occasionally had dinner and I think I may have saved most if not all of our many e-mails. I learned much from him over the years and hope I can pass on even a small part of his knowledge. I was going to write immediately after his death, (we actually were planning a get together at the time) but always felt my words were inadequate to express...

Ed was a dear friend for many decades and I miss him. We shared many of the same thoughts and ideas regarding electric public transportation. His passing was a great loss to all. May he truly rest in peace.......... The Good Book says, "There are many mansions in thy Father's House and I am going there to prepare one for you." I'm certain He had a trolley, trackless trolley, subway car and an electric multiple unit car waiting for Ed. Rest in peace and wait for me, Ed......I look forward to...

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sending prayers and hugs.

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Thank you ELT for showing us how to live and love a life, regardless of the opponents and obstacles that were placed (or positioned) in your way. Keeping your eye on the prize regardless of the political might of the oil and auto industry was amazing. Knowing you for 61 plus years, my admiration of your efforts professionally, at home, and within your faith community are beyond compare.

I remember coming to the bus stop with an umbrella for you before I was in school. You took me on many train and transit trips which I loved. Mostly, I will miss discussing politics and rail policy with you every Sunday night as we have for the last 12 years. I'll miss you Daddy!

My condolences to the family. I was privileged to know and work with Ed on several transit projects over the years. He was always a consummate professional and true gentleman.

To the Family of Ed Tennyson, we at the Central Electric Railfans' Association wish to express our deepest sympathies upon learning about the passing of Ed on July 14th. Ed was a loyal member of CERA since he joined our organization on December 11, 1944, and was one of our longest participating members. Ed had a special place in the hearts of our members, because throughout his life he dedicated his efforts to the preservation and development of electric transit everywhere. As an...

How Ed looked when I first met him

Shirley,

My most sincere condolences and sympathy on Ed's passing. Please also extend my condolences to your daughters. I knew this day would come, but I wasn't prepared for it just yet. I will truly miss Ed.

Ed was a renowned transit engineer and consultant. His long career in the transit industry included him being Philadelphia Transportation Commissioner for several years. That's when I first met Ed, almost fifty years ago. Ed was an electric transit promoter and advocate and...

My deepest condolences.