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Kristine Green
December 13, 2010
To the family of our friend El,
It is with great sadness that we learned of the loss of our friend, Eldridge. John and I had the privilege of knowing El as a friend and business partner at the CBOT in the 1990's. We have recently returned from 6 years living abroad in Madrid, Spain and since our return to Chicago we have been searching for El. Tonight we called our old friend, Ronald Manaster from Eagle Trading and learned that El had passed. Words cannot express our feelings of loss. We loved Eldridge and were privileged to have him in our life. Years ago we met Teric and his daughter Melissa here in Chicago. As a woman trader on the CBOT, I found protection and a friend and advocate in the trading pit with El watching my back and calling me "shorty" every day. My husband John was proud to have him as a business partner and good friend and we looked forward to renewing our friendship with him now that we are back in Chicago. We mourn the loss of this kind and good man with his family and will never forget him. We send our deepest sympathy and love to you all and please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kristine Green Wassong and John R. Wassong
Kathy Holloway
September 23, 2010
I am so hurt. Eldridge was a gentle giant at the Board of Trade. I will miss SO much.
Kathy
September 19, 2010
With deepest sympathy we all share in the loss of Eldridge, Our prayers are with you.
Lynn Mims, Mims Family and staff of Mims Construction Company
Orlando, Florida
September 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take comfort in the love of family, friends and the wonderful memories that you shared.
Mary Foskey (Elizabeth City, NC.)
Fred Tharpe
September 17, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
September 17, 2010
Our thoughts, condolences, and prayers are with you in your time of bereavement.
Fred Tharpe, Vicki Cotton, Angela Webb, and Tracy Tharpe
(Macon, Ga)
Elouise White
September 16, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandra Smith-Tripp
September 16, 2010
With Deepest Sympathy From The Smith ,Guy,and Tripp Family
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