Over on the MEXLIST group on Yahoo, it's been reported that Ed Murphy has passed away. I don't know if it has been posted here or not, but Ed was a great guy with an incredible amount of passion for Mexican rail. This is sad day for his wonderful wife, Fran, and of course for the rest of us as well. I miss you, Ed. Best of luck on whatever you may be doing now... Sincerely, Tony Pawley
Ed M was a good friend. He, his wife and son stopped by to visit many time when he drove north of the boarder to visit his daughter who lived near me. http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/member.php?2470-Ed-M
Russell, thank you for posting Ed's Profile page. It reminded me that Ed was the always cheerful Newfoundlander who occasionally would post photos and discussions from visits to his birth home, including the museums with "stuffed and mounteds". RIP Ed, I always enjoyed reading your threads and posts.
I really liked Ed a lot and I am sorry to hear this. Do we know what day he passed away? Is there an obit online? Charlie
Oh no. Does anyone have any more information? Ed and I were both alumni of RPI and shared some memories of those times. :sad:
OMG! It had to be within the last week & half. That's the last time we exchanged jokes! Deepest sympathies to Fran & her son.:sad:
I'm sorry to comfirm this, but its true. I just got an email from Ed's wife. My thoughts & prayers go out for him & his surviving family.
Ed, Fran and Paco on FVTM #9138 This loco was switching at Lecheria, just north of Mexico City, and the crew invited us up for a photo.
High greens all the way, Ed. I always enjoyed your photography and the enthusiasm you had for trains in Mexico. I will miss you.
I can't believe I missed this. Very sad to hear this. My thoughts go out to Fran, Paco and the rest of his family.
I first met Ed and Fran at the 2006 Convention in Puebla, after a last minute venue change from Oaxaca. He immediately struck me as a no-nonsense kind of guy, with a blue-collar attitude and at the same time an award winning smile. He didn't tell stories about his working past in the petroleum industry much, he seemed more concerned about the present day and what he could accomplish. A true example of how to live, wish I was a better follower. His passion in all things Mexican was great, and to see how happy he was down there with Fran was even better. A year later and we met again, this time at the Convention in Aguascalientes. I vowed to catch up with him after that at his place, but like him, I couldn't stop seeing the rest that Mexican rail had to offer and never made it to his part of Veracruz. I wish Fran the best, and am so glad they were together as long as they could be. We're very fortunate to be with someone we love, he sure knew it and lived life to the fullest.
