We all lost a good friend on Sunday. I've known Ed since 1985. We became good friends right off the bat. His friendly smile and quick wit made it very easy to like him. I never heard Ed say anything negative about anyone. He was a devoted Dad who would thought the world of his family. We shared that as well as a passion for old cars and motorcycles. We also shared a passion for the Yankees. I know I'm not alone when I say I wish I could have done more to help my friend Ed. But I guess those decisions were up to him. I'm sure he's got box seats for this afternoon and he'll be watching Dimaggio, Ruth and Mantle knocking them out of the park. To Ed's family, especially Courtney and Ed III, who he adored and spoke of with such love and pride, my wife and I wish to express our sincerst sympathy. Godspeed Ed. Ray and Carole Fike