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Bob and Carolyn Dickson
April 21, 2004
To the Bruce Edwards Family, It was a pleasure to know Bruce out on TOUR. He displayed such honor and
courage. Bruce loved the game beyond the prize. May God heal every corner of your soul.
Honora Fox
April 15, 2004
We were patients of Dr. Edwards, in Wethersfield, CT. As we were frequently in his office, we often heard about Bruce's career and how proud the doctor was of him.
We are so saddened by the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Fox family
Gary Crandall
April 14, 2004
We love you Bruce, and Marsha you are an angel. God's gift to Bruce for the past 2 years, thank you for taking care of Bruce, loving him and sharing his life with all of us.
The funeral was a celebration of Bruce's life, right down to the Eagles jerseys some of us had the pleasure to wear in honor of the love he had for those darn Philly teams.
God bless, someday we will again walk the fairways (of heaven) together!!
Nathan Maes
April 13, 2004
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Edward's family. The world needs more people like Bruce, he's a true prototype. A genuine inspiration for all. Heaven received a wonderful soul.
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Carl Hughes
April 13, 2004
It was indeed a great pleasure in knowing Bruce.And a great sorrow to hear of his passing. Always a kind word for all, I was working in the pro shop at the old Dunes Golf Course when I met Bruce. all I can say is he is in a better place.
Leo & Penny McCullagh
April 13, 2004
We were great fans. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Marikay Jung
April 13, 2004
To Bruce Edwards' Family and all those who love him:
I didn't know Bruce Edwards. I watched the 2003 US Open Championship and sometime after that, I watched a TV Special about Bruce's battle against ALS. Wednesday night, April 7th, I purchased the book CADDY FOR LIFE on a whim and started reading it. Thursday, I received an email from my boyfriend advising me that Bruce Edwards had died that morning.
My parents always stressed that we should each strive to "work" at something we liked so that we could "do" our best possible work; we should try to make the world a little bit better place for others and we should make sure that the people we love know they are loved and how important they are in our lives. If we accomplished these things we would live a good life and be successful. Success was measured by these things -- not by fame and fortune.
I've finished reading the book. Without question, Bruce Edwards not only lived a good life, but also his success will continue to impact the lives of others for many years to come. To those who love Bruce, be comforted in the knowledge that Bruce knew he was loved and be proud that the gift of your love did make a difference in his life.
Even though I didn't know Bruce Edwards, I feel sad and a sense of loss. But I also feel good that despite a common perception that we live in a shallow world, Bruce Edwards, his family and friends have demonstrated that core values are alive and treasured and continue to serve as the true measure of an individual's worth. I would like to thank each of you for that wonderful gift.
Ron & Cheryl Moseley
April 13, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Edwards family.
Patrick (Asarisi) Carey
April 13, 2004
I too grew up with Bruce's dad as my dentist in Wethersfield. For as long as I can remember, the stories of Bruce made me want to caddy. I started as Bruce did working weekends at Wethersfield Country Club, then a few Greater Hartford Opens. Then for 3 years in the late 1990's on the LPGA and Senior Tour. I had the great fortune to meet Bruce in Arizona and see him several times after that encounter. The last time I saw him caddy was last year at the Players Championship for John Cook. It was as exciting to watch Bruce caddy as it was to watch the golfers play. My condolences to his family.
Robert Bethea
April 13, 2004
To the Edwards family,
I wish to extend my sympathy on the loss of Bruce. I never really met him, but our paths crossed once in a way that seems exactly like him. In 1989, I took my 11 year old son to TPC (I may be off by a year). One of my favorite watching areas is behind #2, so that I can also watch 3, or go over to #1. We had gone to watch Tom Watson's group tee off on #1, and I was telling my son of his accomplishments. We were following Tom back down #2,standing by the ropes on the left side of the hole in the landing area. Bruce came by with Tom's bag, and we nodded. As I turned to watch another player play from the right side of the fairway, I heard an unmistakeable "thump", and turned back to see a new ball was rolling to my son's feet. Shane's eyes grew about 20 times larger and I had to grab him to muffle his shout. Bruce turned back to us with a smile on his face and in his eyes, as I tipped my cap to him. His simple gesture gave Shane a TPC that he'll never forget.
Like many, I was misty-eyed last summer watching Bruce and Tom at the U.S. Open. All of us who love golf will miss Bruce, but we won't forget him. Thanks for sharing him with us. May God bless.
Dick and Sheri Erickson
April 13, 2004
Jay, Nat, and all the family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Bruce was an inspiration to everyone he knew and know that now he is walking the best golf course of all! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With our love, Sheri and Dick
Dale Powers
April 13, 2004
I was saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. I will always remember Tom Watson pointing at Bruce saying I told you I'd make it at Pebble Beach #17. I lost my mother to ALS 6 years ago and have taken up the fight. I will be making a donation in memory of Bruce to the ALS Association in Massachusetts.
Thank you, Bruce, for many golfing memories with Tom but mostly the positive attitude you always reflected no matter what the challenge. My condolences to Bruce's family and friends.
Dale Powers
Dudley Sanford
April 12, 2004
My favorite memory of Bruce was the day he made double eagle on #6 at the old Dunes Club in Jacksonville. His smile was ear to ear for a long time. Later I learned this was his personality always.It was a priviledge to know a man that was so dedicated to a profession that he loved.My thoughts and prayers are with everyone whose hearts were ever touched by Bruce.
Anna Cummings
April 12, 2004
Bruce,
I just miss you so much. I can still see your smiling face as you
would come over to hug me when I was following Tom and you. I will never forget the great times I had with you , Linn and all the guys.
All those guys will be looking up to you now!!!!!! We will NEVER forget!!!!!!!
XOXO, Anna
Brian Neville
April 12, 2004
I was saddened to learn of Bruce's passing. Bruce's father, Dr. Edwards, was our family dentist for years when I was growing up in Wethersfield, Ct. I remember following Bruce's career working for Tom Watson because I had caddied in a number of Greater Hartford Opens in the 1960's, and I thought it was really a fun way to see the country and see great golf courses. At one visit with his father, I remember his father telling me "this job has no future, no benefits etc. and Bruce needs to get home and go to college." I remember telling Dr. Edwards that he will probably do this for a few more years and leave the tour and go to college and look back on it as a great experience. Well, Bruce proved both his dad and me totally wrong. I had the chance to meet Bruce in Tampa when he and Tom Watson played in the Verizon Classic in February 2003, and told him this story about his dad from long ago, and he got a great laugh from hearing it. Bruce's courage in the face of this disease was an inspiration to the entire country. He will be missed by all who met him or knew him. There are very few people in this country who can look back over a thirty year career and say they loved every minute of it. Bruce was one of those few.
Teri Blake
April 12, 2004
I feel privileged and blessed to have known Bruce Edwards. Bruce's smile was ear to ear and one that was contagious. His ability to make me and anyone else within an earshot of him, to laugh out loud, was only one of his many attributes that so many will always remember about him. Along with all the gifts he had within himself, knowing that he had a loving wife, family and the dogs that he always wanted, I know he left this world a very happy man. God bless you Marsha for being everything he loved, cherish all the wonderful memories that you have and know that Bruce will always be with you. I rejoice in knowing that Bruce is walking the greenest golf course of all now. My love, thoughts and prayers are with everyone who loved Bruce.
Jim Phelps
April 11, 2004
Chris, I am so sorry to here about Bruce. My sincere condolences to you and your entire family. Jim Phelps VP-45.
Mike/Judy Roberson
April 11, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Mike/Nader's Pest Raiders/happy I got to see him Tuesday and again thank you Marsha for the book
Brandy Johnson
April 10, 2004
I was very lucky to had a chance to meet him such a short while ago but I feel I have known him forever. My prays go out to Bruce, his family and friends. God be with them.
Robert & Laurie Metts
April 10, 2004
We met Bruce & Mr. Watson at the GHO in the mid 1980's and have followed their journey together since. We went to school with Bruce's brother, Brian.
Our Thoughts and Prayers and Sincerest Condolences are with the Edwards family at this time.
Gary Cline
April 10, 2004
I work for Terry Dill
rudy & cyndy Hodges
April 10, 2004
we followed you on the course for
years, our thoughts and prayers are with your family..
Joe Graham
April 10, 2004
Bruce you have been an inspiration to us all. May God bless you and your family. I hear that the green on 14 up in Heaven always breaks to the right, remember that.
David Wiggins
April 10, 2004
Rey Farah
April 10, 2004
The thoughts and prayers of my family are with the entire Edwards family at this difficult time.
Bruce, as a persona on TV, was an inspiration to everyone. His infectious smile made everyone stop and wish they could be as lucky as he knew he was. A trooper until the very end. He will be greatly missed.
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