Monday, September 20, 2021
Eddie had the biggest heart, he was kind to everyone and was a gentle soul. All of my memories of him were happy ones. I cannot remember one time that I was around him that he didn’t make me laugh. I could be having the very worst day and meet Eddie somewhere and he always brought a smile to my face. I best not repeat some of the stories he told me though. Lol
Unfortunately, we had to leave home, going on close to 16 yrs now, so we didn’t get to see him very much. I can picture him down on the wharf, having a smoke and waiting for someone to come by to have a chat with him.
The last time I saw Eddie, we started talking and after 5 minutes, I said, “Don’t you know me, Eddie? He said, “No”. When I started laughing, he said, “ I know you now Joy. Your laugh is still the same but why did you put blonde in your hair?” I gave him a hug and if I had known it would be my last one, I would have hugged him a little longer. This crazy road, we call life, doesn’t prepare us or give us any warning when we will lose a loved one. Knowing that Eddie is now surrounded by his family, brings a smile to my face as I know it’s their gain and our loss. I will never forget you and will always have a smile on my face when I think of you. RIP my dear cousin.
