William Edward "Eddie" McDonald

Madison here I miss you Eddie you were my best friend for life I couldn't wait to see you at the wedding I love you love maddi

What a tragic loss. So sorry,
Bill Branch CBHS class of 1953

A real police officer is expected to put his/her life on the line at any moment. Without hesitation or delay. A real police officer is expected to play by the rules and to live a certain way. To be honest, to be a sportsman, to play fair and mainly to encourage others, by example.

I am told this young man put himself in the line of fire instinctively, to save another person. This is what a real policeman is all about. I have also heard, and read, that no greater love hath no man than...

It is not hard to see how many lives that you touched in your short, young life, Eddie. All you had to do was peer down into the standing room only packed church today to see all who were there to say their good-bys. You were a bright, shining star and the world is much dimmer without you in it. No one who knew you left you without memories to hold close to their hearts. I know out of you and your two brothers, I have the most funny memories of you. Dancing, ad-libbing in puppets, harassing...

We love you Chris, Dena, Michael, John, Uncle Lynn, Aunt Theresa, and JJ. We are so sorry about the taking of Eddie's life. How much joy he gave to the world we had never known. How he will be missed! With sympathy for you, Mark and Gayle

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.