Eddie Fuller

This is really hard to do. My cousin Eddie passed away on September 17, 2009. He was only five years older than me. He died of a very rare stomach cancer, I believe my father said two out of a million people get this type of cancer.

I’m rarely at a loss for words, but I’m struggling to share this here. It’s been years since Eddie and I were close. He used to babysit my brother and me. Take us over his girlfriend’s house and we had to sit in the car. And we always threatened to tell on him.

I remember when he got his license and started driving; when he got a motorcycle and when he went to the Air Force. Actually that was one of the hardest times in my life because Eddie was gone. He wrote a couple of times and sent some pictures of his Beamer. But we missed seeing him just about every weekend.

I never realized how much of a role model he was for me. But now I’m realizing why I considered going to the Air Force and why getting a motorcycle has always been such a big deal. And I just got my motorcycle license for the first time.

Eddie had this walk where he kind of swung side to side while swinging his left arm behind him. I wish I could describe it better. Anybody who knew him knows exactly what I’m talking about. Unforgettable!

Eddie is definitely one those Don’t Forget Abouts…people in my life. Thoughts of Eddie bring nothing but smiles. We had this song we made up and only three people knew the lyrics. Eddie, my brother and myself. The last time I saw him, as soon as we saw each other we started singing that song and laughing.

Great memories! A great guy! Eddie was a father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Please keep our family in your prayers and cherish the times you have with your loved ones.

I wasn’t able to make it to his funeral but I know my family is grieving. And I’ve been avoiding calling because I don’t know what to say. It’s also an attempt to stay in denial but it’s not working.

There are great people that the masses don’t get to meet. Although brief, you got to meet my cousin Eddie Fuller here and I’m grateful that I had this opportunity. He is missed by all who knew him, but his life will continue to put smiles on our faces and bring joy to our hearts. Thank you Eddie.

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