EDWARD ROSS

EDWARD WILLIAM ROSS  
A decorated U.S Army Intelligence and Foreign Area Officer and noted analyst of U.S.-China relations whose 42 years of military and federal service included two tours in Vietnam-died May 26, 2017 at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center from complications of congestive heart failure. He was 73.Mr. Ross is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia Ann Ross (nee Enoch), son Ryan Ross, daughter and son-in-law, Robyn and Bill Addis, and two grandsons, Wyatt and Jackson Addis. Mr. Ross is also survived by his siblings Blair Ross, Terry Camp, Bobbie White, Rick Ross and Randy Ross. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to parents Ralph Edward and Virginia Blair Ross, and was raised in House Springs, Missouri. Mr. Ross authored numerous articles on U.S.-Chinese-Taiwan military relations and other topics, as well as novels, a political commentary blog, and his memoir, which is currently awaiting publication. One of his favorite quotes was from Yul Brynner, who said, "You are born alone, you live alone, and you die alone. If you accept this as reality, then any friendship, any relationship that contributes to your life you are grateful for. You accept it as a gift." He genuinely believed life is a journey to an unknown destination, one best travelled in the company of great Americans. A visitation of the family will be held at Money & King Memorial Home, 171 Maple Avenue West, Vienna, VA 22180 on Friday, June 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service and interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date.