Edward Bryan Coughlin

I hadn't seen Ed since high school, but I always admired him for his drive, humor, and athleticism. Over the years, I've learned that life is made up of short coming and goings and that for everything you take with you in life, there is something you leave behind, and I have no doubt that what Ed left behind will be cherished by those who knew him best for the rest of their lives.

Mary, Bryan, Kathleen and Bridget,

Ed was a wonderful foster father to Christopher as all of you were wonderful to him when he lived with you. He still has all the cards you've sent him over the years, and yesterday, we went through the picture book you sent with him when he came to live with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we know Ed is in the arms of the Lord. God Bless you all.

Bob, Marcy, Christopher and Andrew

My sincere condolences and prayers go to Mary Helen and family. Ed was a great high school friend and College Fraternity Brother. We'd seen each other at reunions and most recently at Don Cordova's funeral. I'll remember many good times with great fondness.

With apologies for being out of touch for so long, I vividly remember Ed as he was nearly a half century ago and am enduringly grateful for his friendship during formative years.

God Bless Ed and each and every one of the so many who loved him and whom he surely loved. Lord, please give support and comfort to Mary Helen, Brian, Kathleen, and Bridget.

I will take some time now and often in the future to remember the generosity and warmth he, his immediate family, and the extensive Coughlin tribe offered Vickie, Grace and I when we went away from Chicago and became Denver-ites.

I will also never forget how I felt when I crossed a room to...