On 22 April 2003 Ed Harwood went “way over yonder.”
The tribute to the life and
times of Ed was an event which will remain a treasured memory to all
who attended.
In true Caribbean style, complete
with Rum Shack, Calypso players and scorching sunshine, Ed’s spirit
came over us all in a final, joyous farewell.
And at 5.00 in the afternoon, gentle
squadrons of balloons flew in honour of "Sunray", taking him
softly into the wind and on to his final resting place.
We’ll all remember Ed with
the same love and sense of caring he held for those close to himself.
And we’ll none of us ever forget the bravery and determination
of Penny Harwood, publicly holding off the shadow of bereavement to
send Ed off with a party he’d have been so proud of.
Just as Ed was himself, you were
as solid as a rock Penny. Thank you, from everyone who was there, for
making our final memories of Ed as glorious as the sun which shone that
day.