Edward Shimko

TO: Edward M. & family -- My family grew up as next door neighbor's to your Grandmother, Josephine, here in Columbus, O (and Ginny and Duchess too ! -- Arf ! Arf !). Although I did not know your father, Virginia would sometimes tell me about him as I was growing up. I met him 2 times when he visited (which as you know was not often at all). I'm very sorry for your loss and posting so late here. My mother also passed in 2009. Your Grandmother was a terrific, simple, and very smart lady...

Ed & Fritzi were a wonderful couple. I really enjoyed the times they would visit my parents house. We would talk and laugh and have a great time. I will always have fond memories of their visits. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow. They will be greatly missed.

God Speed Ed. They can always use another good Marine to help guard the streets of Heaven like it says in the Hymn.
Semper Fi. Ann & Dick Devon.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.