Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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I was privelaged to walk a fair amount of this journey with Ed Virgilio. I learned much and shared many precious memories with Ed, often involving motorcycles, hot rods or boating. NONE of these events were without drama or a high degree of adventure. A trip to Lead East in New Jersey on motorcycles to see a car show, and trying to beat a monsoon home, we failed!. A weekend boat trip to Rhode Island only to run into a squall and almost miss the buoy to Montauk (thank God for the military training). Motorcycle rides to bike week in Torrington Ct, or rides out to Westhampton for the All Harley Drags.
As you probably know, Ed loved anything with a motor, the crazier the better. But what Ed was the most proud of, was his wife Louise and his two sons Steven and Ricky. They always came up in conversation and always put a smile on his face.
The photo attached was taken two years ago at Dee Sniders Ride to Benefit Melissa's Wish. Ed rode WWE Super Star Mick Foley in his car. In the picture is Ed, myself, Dee Snider, Chris Milana and Steve Weiss. There are many treasured stories regarding our time together in the National Guard, and I'll treasure them dearly. YOU WILL BE MISSED ED, with love Bill, Fran, Brian and Melissa.
