As we draw near to the memorial service for my uncle I would like to change the terminology and make it a celebration of life. My uncle was full of life. Animated, jovial, loving, kind, thoughtful and protective. I learned so much more about him than I knew in my lifetime since January and spending time with him in the hospital. I am grateful to God for that time. I know that there was no doubt in his mind how much I loved him. Edward will be missed by the many people he touched. Although his body is gone, his memory will live on forever within all of us.