From the very first moment I met Ed, it felt like we were engaged in one continuous conversation, only interrupted by our golf shots and then resumed once we were back in the cart. There was no need to explain anything when we picked up where we left off; it just flowed naturally. Anything and everything would trigger a memory for him, leading to a special moment from his past. Ed had a remarkable knack for asking questions and genuinely listening to my stories, no matter the topic. He never rushed to steer the conversation toward his own interests; instead, he was fully present, sharing thou…