George Edward "Eddie" Rodriguez

Eddie was a wonderful husband, father, grand-father, and great grandfather. His family meant everything to him. I was lucky enough to be his friend and running buddy, and his kindness and generosity was made even more evident by his innate ability to be the first to offer to help without ever waiting to be asked. The light he left behind will be reflected long into the future by those he touched. Requiem aeternam dona ei. Et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace.

Uncle Eddie was a great many things. He was the best boatsman, he was teacher, a role model, a smiling face no matter how long it had been, a great ear to listen to what you have been up to since you last saw each other, but above all that he was just kind. Uncle Eddie had a great ability to notice those who needed him and always took up the challenge to do so. He had a great way of noticing one´s potential even when no one else did. He was happy to take them under his wing and give them...