Edward B. McGettrick

MY UNCLE EDDIE WAS TRULY A ROLL MODEL WHEN ROLL MODELS WERE NOT EVEN A FORETHOUGHT WERE TALKIN THE 1940S AND 50S NOW. HE MADE ME FELL SPECIAL REAL SPECIAL.HE ALONG WITH HIS BROTHERS OWEN AND MICHAEL BECAME AN INTRICAL PART OF OUR FAMILY.ALL THE MCGETTRICKS HAD A KEEN SENCE OF GOD,COUNTRY,AND FAMILY....MY MEMORIES OF UNCLE EDDIE ARE OF JOY, CHILDISH MEMORIES INCLUDE RECEIVING THE BEST PRESENTS,BEING SHOWN A LARGE SMILE,RECEIVING GRAND PRASES,ALWAYS INCOURAGING AND NEVER DAUNTING....THROUGH MY...

Our prayers are with you.
Kevin, Dottie, David, and Tiffany

Aunty Elizabeth,
I have such fond memories of my Great Uncle Eddie...although I didn't get to see the family often I always remember his bright smile at almost every family gathering I was able to attend. His stories about Nana always kept her memory alive for me. I always loved hearing about the stories about how my dad and Eddie Michael, Uncle Michael and Uncle Eddie shared a room and how they would tell them scary stories...enough so that my dad (Skip/Cliff) would pick a whole in...

A sorrowful loss to all his family. A true representative of the "Great Generation" for whom this Nation can never repay for their sacrifices and commitment. A Naval hero who was witness to the confusion, horror, stress and anxiety of war. My Uncle, a true role model, always a smile, a good word and sincere concern. He will be missed.