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“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.”

John 15:13

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The many lives of Ed

Areas of his life

He lived a lot of lives. Open one to read every memory people have shared about that part of who he was.

FatherBe the first to share oneThe dad who showed up — for all of it.→

Grandpa1 memory“Paparoo let us stay up too late watching Padres games and quizzed us on the…” — Sharon Giles→

BrotherBe the first to share oneGrowing up, and the whole life after.→

UncleBe the first to share oneThe favorite uncle, and everyone knew it.→

Teacher1 memory“Mr. Giles was the principal who actually knew every kid's name. Found this o…” — Mr. Alvarez→

Principal1 memory“I taught down the hall from Roo for years. He made the hardest days lighter.…” — Linda M.→

Coach1 memory“He coached me in '94. Toughest, kindest man I knew. Told me to keep my chin…” — Coach Dave→

Golfer1 memory“Best golf partner a guy could ask for. Recorded this on the back nine last s…” — Tom B.→

Backpacker1 memory · 1 trip on record“Three of our favorites from the summers our families shared the trail. He le…” — The Nguyen Family→

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