I have been trying to put my thoughts in order since getting the call about the passing of my friend, Ed Chuman. Everything is really just a blur right now as memories of the past 14 years of our friendship flood my mind. First & foremost, my heart goes out to his wife & daughter, Pam & Jennifer. They are wonderful people & in my very limited time in their presence, always made me feel like I was family, just as Ed always did. I pray that GOD's comfort & blessings will be with them, as well as the rest of Ed's family.
 

Ed was all about taking care of business & I exchanged emails with him several times in the past week about orders that are in the works.  Even though he was in the hospital at the time, he was staying on top of business. That was just Ed & his dedication to not only his associates & clients, but more importantly, to his family. He spoke many times in recent years of how important it was for him to do everything possible to help provide for them when this time came. I believe that was why he was as driven as he was to stay on top of his business. Like a lot of people in Ed's circle of friends, he & I butted heads a few times over the years. He said I was hotheaded, I said he was cantankerous.  I called him "Fast Eddie", he called me "young David".  It was just our way of communicating. We understood & respected each other & at the end of the day, we were friends & we shared a lot of laughs along the way. In the worst of times, Ed would find a way to make you laugh. We would rant & rave like madmen about the problem of the day, then we would end it by laughing just as loudly. That quality was one of my favorite things about him. We would vent to each other (sometimes ABOUT each other) & know that if something was needed, the other would always be there. If he knew I felt strongly about something, he supported me. If he thought I needed something, he called & wanted to help. The same was true for his relationships with the rest of our crew. If you were his friend, you knew it & know what I mean. What more can you ask from a friend ? We miss you already & it is hard to imagine what it will be like going forward.

 

GOD Bless you, my friend. I'll see you again.

Dave

 

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