Sunday, April 02, 2006

We Lose A Family Member

We were saddened to learn last Monday of the passing of Ernie Eldridge. Papa Ernie was married to Deb's Grandmother. I met him when we went to Florida in 1993. Ernie was a strong Democrat, unusual in that family. I e-mailed him often about political comings and goings and was always happy when we could see him on our trips back east. Ernie was a former Rhode Island State Trooper and had worked for the Palm Beach Sherriff's Department. As a youth was an outstanding athlete and as a fan of Notre Dame Football, he would exchange letters with the coaches on up and coming high school athletes.
A couple of years ago, friends and family held a 90th birthday party for him. Ernie went to each guest and told a little story about each one. He was a unique person and we will really miss him.

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