This is for friends of Eddie to offer assistance and post any news. To write something or view others postings, please click on the comment box. If you have any ideas of where Ed is or a way to help police, If anyone has any clues as to where he might go, please call the Halton Police at 905-825-4747.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
A recent photo
Here is a recent photo of Ed - a great guy in a moment of triumph. Please read the comments below for information or to add anything you think would benefit us while we look for him.
Dave Archibald and I know Ed from our old running group. Dave will be contacting the police this morning to see if there is any news. We are going to get some friends to gether this afternoon and try biking through the trails near where Ed lives to look for him this afternoon. I have also sent an email to all my running friends in Oakville to look out for him when they are running and on the trails. - Dave Howlett
I emailed and left voice mail for officer Heyerman this morning - nothing back yet. Thought we could meet at the plaza @ Neyagawa and River Glen at noon and bike through the 16 Mile Creek trails for a start. Any suggestions as to where else to search would be appreciated-Dave A
Dearest Eddie, where are you man? Many a times You said you are strong. I know its difficult going through what you are going through... but, Please don't go away... Dad's Prayer
Dear God Help me make a stand,because he who can't make a stand for something,will fall for anything.Help me not to worry about popularitybecause what's right is not always popular,and what's popular is not always right.Help me do something,because if I do nothing,then nothing will happen.Help me choose what I do wiselybecause wisdom is proved right by her children.After all as it says in proverbs:Wisdom is the principal thing;Therefore get wisdom;And with all thy getting, get understanding. -----Loving friend, Bhuvan
This is so not like Eddie. He is the voice or reason within our close knit group of friends who knew him for more than 20 years since Bahrain days. Cannot even begin to think where he could be..... I spoke to him before I flew out of Toronto on October 4 and he said he was holding up well, that he was taking one day at a time. He sounded calm.
Edward was strong-willed person, whom we knew as a colleague and a friend in Bahrain. The thoughts of Ed leaning/moving towards what he says in the email is unimaginable indeed! Hope to hear from him soon!!! -Jude Gonsalves (Ted)
Mom!Dad!Hilda!Puthu! You are a Son! Brother! and Father! of strong Values! Character! Will-Power! Education! Carina and Jason! Steven & Bryan! Bradly & Rohan! all are walking on your "Foot Steps". Friends! Well-Wishers! Please Help and Pray! that our Eddy is back with us all. "GOD BLESS AND PROTECT EDDY"
Dave, Thanks for starting this forum. I am a friend of Eddie who has known him for over 20 years from our days in Bahrain. We were both Toastmasters. I am stunned beyond words at what Eddie has done. I cannot imagine him taking this ultimate step. It saddens me when I think of the anguish that he must have endured which eventually led him to this point. I hope that he is found - alive.
I have know David for over a decade we first met at Toastmasters when he first moved to Canada. The last time I spoke to him he was in allot of pain. He was hopeful that the Canadian family law system would provide him with justice by being equitable towards his situation. He was a loving father and a good person always wanting to do more and be more. I wish he is found alive. Eddie you have so much to give and it saddens me to think that you did not see this.
I have known Eddie for the last 2 decades and a half and cannot believe that he could have taken any steps to harm himself, as indicated in his emails.
The Police have discontinued the search dragnet for the time being. They are looking at all options and are also considering the possibilities of him having left the country.
As far as we know, the last time anyone saw Eddie was on Saturday. Has anyone seen him subsequent to that. Please let us know the details if there was such a sighting.
Besides, he has called a number of persons before his disappearance. Could you check your phone records to see if you can identify the number from which he has called ?
We will update the status as and when needed. If there is anything that can shed more light, please share that information.
I have known Eddie as a family friend since my childhood and kinder garten days. I am still trying to reconcile to what has transpired. Though in the past couple of decades we have met after long periods of time it had always been a momentous occassion each time. Each occassion used to bring a mixed feeling of both that of a long lost friend meeting me, as well as at the same time I would get simultaneusly a starnge sensation of meeting someone I just met the other day. This probably is from the fact that having known him from childhood I probably conected to him at a subconcious level. I am still unable to believe that he would do what he has conveyed. It was so unlike him. I hope he is still OK and is eventually able to think this out more clearly. For all the unfortunate things that can happen in any relationship, he should remember all the many good moments he had in it and trust in the inner goodness. I pray that he goes back on his decision and considers more real alternatives. He has to trust in the pure goodness of god. Eddie, if you see this please contact anybody whom you trust you can talk to.
Dave Archibald and I spend Thursday afternoon walking and biking through the trails of a nearby park. We also taped missing posters on many signposts in the neighbourhood. The police told us that they searched Wednesday evening with 20 officers.
Eddie - we don't know where you are or if you're OK. If someone is contacted by Ed, please tell him about this blog so he knows there are a lot of folks out there who think he's a good guy and people he can talk to.
After 70s, I have met him only once in June 2007. But I remember him as a person full of joie de vivre and I cannot believe that Eddie would have taken any extreme step. I hope and pray that we shall be able to have him back amongst us.
I came to know Eddie in 1970s, when he was a student of Faculty of Technology and Engineering ( known locally as Kalabhavan), where I was on the Faculty. I heard about him again in May 2007, when Dr Bhuvan Unhelkar, who was his class fellow at Kalabhavan, visited Canada and called me from his home. I met him in June, when I went to Toronto for receiving the OCUFA Teaching Award. He came to meet me at the hotel. But he never talked about his problems. He went on discussing with me about Internet Security and Privacy issues. He showed a keen interest in what my research group was doing in security issues and whenever I would ask him about his family or kids, he would gently glide back to security. After spending more than an hour with me, he suddenly remembered about some important meeting and left suddenly. I again visited Toronto in August. But he was in Quebec for participating in a run. ( Is the second photo of that run?) This time when I visited Toronto on 22-24 October, he did not respond to my mail. And then in the morning of 31st October, I received this message.
Eddie, I have seen the pride of a wonderful and loving father in your eyes. I have seen the craving to be with your kids, near your kids at all times. This is definitely far from the Eddie I know. He would not leave his kids and friends like this.
Eddie As an accomplsihed marathoner, you had come across numerous walls and overcame each of them. You told us so when you were preparing for the International Speech Contests. You are a Distinguished Toastmaster and as such you know how to sit, think, plan and execute any tasks. You know you have lots of friends. If you know that the laws are unfair and unjust you know you could pool all your and your firned's skills, talents and energy and fight to change them. So where are you? We are waiting for you. Your friends.... Toastmasters and non-Toastmasters alike.
Your story must be told, so few know of your struggles. There must be some way or someone who can compose it for the world to share. I know he has documented it in detail with events, times and dates. This to be amongst his personal effects. Let it not fall in the wrong hands, errased or forgotten. Other loving and gentle fathers need to open their eyes. The children need to know the full extent of his love.
I have known Eddie since the first day he landed in Bahrain. That must be some 20+ years ago. From day one I have known Eddie to be a strong person and a person who conducted himself with class, dignity and integrity. In the last few years I have not been in touch with Eddie as much a I would have liked to be. I do not believe Eddie would have changed much from the Eddie I always knew.
The last time I met Eddie was around Chrismas of 2006. He looked drained out but did not say a word of what he was going through.
Eddie,
When any of your friends were down and out, you would sense it and extend a helping hand. You were always there for most of us. In your own subtle manner you pushed us to do better in life. You put your friends before yourself. I hope somehow you get on the net and read this as we need our Eddie back. We need you back so that we can now give a little back.
You know it better than most of us that no problem is unsurmountable. Together we can make anything work.
In the past Eddie had talked to us about him preparing his will and a party to Celebrate his Life after he has gone. Yesterday I got a package containing about 30 pages explaining in great detail how this party should be. The package is Post marked November 01, 2007 and seems like was mailed in Toronto (M4L 3T0) with no return address.... just his name. Address is hand written. One of the point I want to highlight is that he has once again indicated in the package that he has arranged to donate all his oggans for science and medicine.
Just like you all, I would rather organize a huge party with him amongst us. Let us all continue to pray for his safe return.
I have known Eddie since our first job together in Pune, India. Though we parted ways after that, we kept up with each other. I have met Eddie and his family several times. The last time I met him was in New Jersey, a few years ago, when he came down here to participate in New York City Marathon. He told me how he took up running because of his diabetes and how it gave him a different perspective on life. I am hoping and praying that he will appear again and explain the disturbing email on 10/31/07 as a huge misunderstanding.
Hilda, Eddie's sister is here in Toronto from San Paulo, Brazil. I encourage everyone to please let her know how they feel about Eddie. I think it is very important we show her our support during this very trying time. Continuing to pray for Eddie and his family.
I have always looked up to his high moral values, courage in the face of adversity and his steadfastness to truth. I find it a travesty of fate that such a person has to go through this torment and pain.
I am overwhelmed by the support that his friends and supporters have extended during this period of extreme stress and thank each and every one of you for the same. I do hope that this continues and culminates in his safe return.
If anyone has any information that would assist in the search for my brother, please share it with us.
I am glad to see a message from Hilda. I hope you (Hilda) have recovered your composure. I need to get in touch please reply to neena's mail. I feel quite helpless by the great distance and wish I could have gone around looking for eddie. I can feel it and understand how many of you would want to do the same. My son, to whom Eddie was a guardian was quite seriously affected and wanted to do just that. It took me a lot of talking to prevent him going on a directionless chase. Winter must be setting in now in Canada. I hope, Eddie, you see the strong bonding we all have for you and I hope you do take proper shelter. For the love of your children please ensure you take care of yourself.
The toughest paper is given to the most intelligent student in the class, only then it is a challenge for him. Perhaps that is why God chose you to face the toughest problems in life. You have endured it courageously all along and am sure will continue to do so. On your birthday we all would like to tell you:
Till we can meet and greet again, The way we did like to do, A message helps to keep us close And bring this wish to you Have just the nicest Birthday And happiest year so far And always remember good wishes Are always where you are.
There is no news of Eddie till date. Please continue to pray for him, his old mother, his brother and sister and Carina and Jason. It is important that we do not let his sacrifices and his trials go in vain. I would request all of you to meet on 15th Nov. in the court to raise your voices in favour of truth and justice.
Like everyone else, I hope and pray that Eddie is fine and has not done the unimaginable. Eddie has brought together complete strangers together in the face of this crisis who are joined by one common thread - our concern for Eddie. This is the true Eddie - bonding people together.
Does anybody have any news about Eddie? It is now almost 15 days. Such a nice, helpful, brilliant, friendly gentleman. Please coninue to pray for him and his family.
I check this blogsite every day to see if there is an update on Eddie. I read that yesterday was the date of his trial, in absentia. Does any one have an update on what transpired at the trial. Eddie, wherever you are, we hope that you are well.
Edward has been an ideal man, an ideal son, an ideal brother, an ideal student, an ideal father, and so on. He has always been praised whether in school, in the universtiy, in the subdivision, in the parish, in the office or at home. People always admired him in all walks of life. It has always been said "Blessed are the parents who have a son like Eddie"; "Blessed are the children who have a father like Eddie"; and so on. He was a blessing for all who were near and around him, a source of inspiration. We as a family were proud to have Eddie in our midst. There were never any complaints from him in any sphere of life. In less than a year he set up a new house and fully furnished it and started life afresh. How difficult it must have been for him to leave everything and everybody behind? Inspite of all his troubles, he got his admission to do his Phd and would have started it from Sept. 2007, but for personal reasons. What led him to go to this extreme? Today as I continue to pray for my brother Edward, I also pray for all the Edwards in the world whom we lost for no fault of theirs, they were too good to be true.
Any updates from the police? I am wondering if the hospitals in the area can shed some light on receiving organs from someone matching Eddie's description or blood group.
No human is perfect, but suicide is not a solution to anything. I wish and pray that Eddie is safe. He has a huge circle of friends to help him cope with his problems.
For want of a fair trail, Eddie went through a lot of pain and torture. Why have a legal system which cannot provide justice? The law favours the woman in divorce cases - this does not mean she gets away with anything and everything. It is high time the courts opened their eyes and thought in this direction. For every Eddie that is crucified on the altar, all those that loved him suffered. Does the society and the legal system realise this?
During this part of the month every year, we always received his Annual message with all that was happening in his life and I for one have preserved all of them and cherish them and my children used to read and feel so happy that uncle Eddy is doing so well for himself. I am hoping and praying that we all will get the good news. Pls come back Eddy, we love you and miss you.
It looks like our friend Eddie is alive, but is in hiding. What can we do to bring him back. His marital problems should not force him to stay away from his kids. Any suggestions?
Hie Torontian, We still don't know anything about Eddie. If you can throw some light on what you have stated, I would be very happy because my mother, my brother and I have been totally stressed out since the last so many years due to the tension and pain Eddie had to undergo and the amount he had to stretch only for the sake of his kids. My mother is in a very bad shape. For her and our SAFETY AND WELFARE, I would be grateful if you could keep me posted of any information you have at the earliest?
Hilda Sorry if I have misled you with my comments. Since the police have not found him dead, my gut feeling is Eddie is still alive. So, I was asking a broader question "What can we do to bring him back?" If any of you know anything about the Court Hearing that will be helpful too. FYI, our buddies in Bahrain are also looking for Eddie.
Torontian, it's OK. i thought you had more info. We are where we were one month ago and it is becoming more and more difficult by the day to cope with this uncertainity.
While I thank each and everyone of you far and near for the care, concern, support and prayers, I request you to please continue giving us this support and praying for Eddie.
Eddie: All we have now are memories of your friendship and that we - george, anoopa and I - miss you and wish you were here with us all celebrating the festive season. You were and are a wonderful friend and such a supportive mentor to our daughter. Wish we could have done more to help you. Wherever you are we hope you are safe and well and taking care of your health. Lots of love and warm wishes Eddie. Kokila, George and Anoopa
Wish you a Merry X'mas. Hope the peace, love, joy and happiness of this festive season be with you today and everyday of your life. With lots of love and best wishes, Mummy, Hilda, Harold and all at home.
Where is our Eddie? He was a man who shed his light over different horizons, a lamp that shone far and near. It is very heartening for ua to hear that we have lost such a wonderful person. Who should be punished for this?
When we met Eddie with his wife in May 1994, during their visit to India, we all wondered what Eddie had seen in her. She was far below him in all respects and yet she could not even keep him and the children happy. Only a person of her calibre can stoop to the levels she has stooped to.
Isn't there a law in Canada to sue her for the mantal torture she has caused Eddie and driven him to other end? We ask for support from all you Oakvillians, Torontians, Canadians, Bahrainese, etc. to questiom the Canadian legal system and to provide justice to Eddie. Let not his pain go in vain. Please Canadians find out how to go about this, what are the legal procedures and who is the best lawyer to help us provide justice. Hope to hear from you all soon. Together we can all make it happen.
Dave, Thank you for keeping this site open. It is frustrating that after 3 months, there is no news from the police. We hope that wherever Eddie is, he is happy and at peace.
It is a year today since we last heard from Eddie. There has been no clue or news about him whatsoever. Perhaps, he is moving on in life, making a new beginning. Hope he creates the results in life that he believes in.
Dear Eddie: We always remember you and the wonderfully warm and supportive friend you were to all of us. Your are missed Eddie and we hope you are taking care of your health and that you are keeping well - emotionally and physically. George, Neeya and I hope that someday we will meet again. We miss you and your friendship. - Kokila, George and Neeya
If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you But make allowance for their doubting too, If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream--and not make dreams your master, If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build 'me up with worn-out tools:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!"
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with kings--nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you; If all men count with you, but none too much, If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And--which is more--you'll be a Man, my son!
Hope you had a wonderful birthday. Wish we could have celebrated it together. Pray that you have many more filled with joy, happiness, peace and good health.
Years fly by... You are in our thoughts. We hope you are fine wherever you are. I am not sure whether you will even read these messages. But just in case you do Wish you a wonderful birthday Eddie. We will never forget you and hope that some day we will all meet. Anoopa did her MBA last year and is now married. She often talks about you.
Be safe, take care of your health and yourself. With our warm regards Kokila and George
Wish You A Merry Christmas and A year filled with joy, peace, strength, peace and good health. It has been four long years and keep wondering where you are and how you are doing.
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Dave Archibald and I know Ed from our old running group. Dave will be contacting the police this morning to see if there is any news. We are going to get some friends to gether this afternoon and try biking through the trails near where Ed lives to look for him this afternoon. I have also sent an email to all my running friends in Oakville to look out for him when they are running and on the trails. - Dave Howlett
I emailed and left voice mail for officer Heyerman this morning - nothing back yet.
Thought we could meet at the plaza @ Neyagawa and River Glen at noon and bike through the 16 Mile Creek trails for a start. Any suggestions as to where else to search would be appreciated-Dave A
Dearest Eddie, where are you man? Many a times You said you are strong. I know its difficult going through what you are going through... but, Please don't go away...
Dad's Prayer
Dear God Help me make a stand,because he who can't make a stand for something,will fall for anything.Help me not to worry about popularitybecause what's right is not always popular,and what's popular is not always right.Help me do something,because if I do nothing,then nothing will happen.Help me choose what I do wiselybecause wisdom is proved right by her children.After all as it says in proverbs:Wisdom is the principal thing;Therefore get wisdom;And with all thy getting, get understanding.
-----Loving friend, Bhuvan
Does anyone have a recent photo of Ed? I can post it on the blog some friends of mine who are in Oakville will be on the lookout for him.
This is so not like Eddie.
He is the voice or reason within our close knit group of friends who knew him for more than 20 years since Bahrain days.
Cannot even begin to think where he could be.....
I spoke to him before I flew out of Toronto on October 4 and he said he was holding up well, that he was taking one day at a time. He sounded calm.
-Kokila-
Edward was strong-willed person, whom we knew as a colleague and a friend in Bahrain. The thoughts of Ed leaning/moving towards what he says in the email is unimaginable indeed!
Hope to hear from him soon!!!
-Jude Gonsalves (Ted)
Mom!Dad!Hilda!Puthu!
You are a Son! Brother! and Father! of strong Values! Character! Will-Power! Education! Carina and Jason! Steven & Bryan! Bradly & Rohan! all are walking on your "Foot Steps". Friends! Well-Wishers! Please Help and Pray! that our Eddy is back with us all.
"GOD BLESS AND PROTECT EDDY"
Dave,
Thanks for starting this forum.
I am a friend of Eddie who has known him for over 20 years from our days in Bahrain. We were both Toastmasters. I am stunned beyond words at what Eddie has done. I cannot imagine him taking this ultimate step. It saddens me when I think of the anguish that he must have endured which eventually led him to this point. I hope that he is found - alive.
Ananthan,
Allentown, PA
I have know David for over a decade we first met at Toastmasters when he first moved to Canada. The last time I spoke to him he was in allot of pain. He was hopeful that the Canadian family law system would provide him with justice by being equitable towards his situation. He was a loving father and a good person always wanting to do more and be more. I wish he is found alive. Eddie you have so much to give and it saddens me to think that you did not see this.
Thanks to Dave for this forum.
I have known Eddie for the last 2 decades and a half and cannot believe that he could have taken any steps to harm himself, as indicated in his emails.
The Police have discontinued the search dragnet for the time being. They are looking at all options and are also considering the possibilities of him having left the country.
As far as we know, the last time anyone saw Eddie was on Saturday. Has anyone seen him subsequent to that. Please let us know the details if there was such a sighting.
Besides, he has called a number of persons before his disappearance. Could you check your phone records to see if you can identify the number from which he has called ?
We will update the status as and when needed. If there is anything that can shed more light, please share that information.
Let us all pray for Eddie's wellbeing.
Aravind Menon
I have known Eddie as a family friend since my childhood and kinder garten days. I am still trying to reconcile to what has transpired. Though in the past couple of decades we have met after long periods of time it had always been a momentous occassion each time. Each occassion used to bring a mixed feeling of both that of a long lost friend meeting me, as well as at the same time I would get simultaneusly a starnge sensation of meeting someone I just met the other day. This probably is from the fact that having known him from childhood I probably conected to him at a subconcious level. I am still unable to believe that he would do what he has conveyed. It was so unlike him. I hope he is still OK and is eventually able to think this out more clearly. For all the unfortunate things that can happen in any relationship, he should remember all the many good moments he had in it and trust in the inner goodness. I pray that he goes back on his decision and considers more real alternatives. He has to trust in the pure goodness of god. Eddie, if you see this please contact anybody whom you trust you can talk to.
Dave Archibald and I spend Thursday afternoon walking and biking through the trails of a nearby park. We also taped missing posters on many signposts in the neighbourhood. The police told us that they searched Wednesday evening with 20 officers.
Eddie - we don't know where you are or if you're OK. If someone is contacted by Ed, please tell him about this blog so he knows there are a lot of folks out there who think he's a good guy and people he can talk to.
After 70s, I have met him only once in June 2007. But I remember him as a person full of joie de vivre and I cannot believe that Eddie would have taken any extreme step. I hope and pray that we shall be able to have him back amongst us.
I came to know Eddie in 1970s, when he was a student of Faculty of Technology and Engineering ( known locally as Kalabhavan), where I was on the Faculty. I heard about him again in May 2007, when Dr Bhuvan Unhelkar, who was his class fellow at Kalabhavan, visited Canada and called me from his home. I met him in June, when I went to Toronto for receiving the OCUFA Teaching Award. He came to meet me at the hotel. But he never talked about his problems. He went on discussing with me about Internet Security and Privacy issues. He showed a keen interest in what my research group was doing in security issues and whenever I would ask him about his family or kids, he would gently glide back to security. After spending more than an hour with me, he suddenly remembered about some important meeting and left suddenly. I again visited Toronto in August. But he was in Quebec for participating in a run. ( Is the second photo of that run?) This time when I visited Toronto on 22-24 October, he did not respond to my mail. And then in the morning of 31st October, I received this message.
Eddie, I have seen the pride of a wonderful and loving father in your eyes. I have seen the craving to be with your kids, near your kids at all times. This is definitely far from the Eddie I know. He would not leave his kids and friends like this.
Eddie
As an accomplsihed marathoner, you had come across numerous walls and overcame each of them. You told us so when you were preparing for the International Speech Contests. You are a Distinguished Toastmaster and as such you know how to sit, think, plan and execute any tasks. You know you have lots of friends. If you know that the laws are unfair and unjust you know you could pool all your and your firned's skills, talents and energy and fight to change them. So where are you? We are waiting for you.
Your friends.... Toastmasters and non-Toastmasters alike.
Eddie:
Your story must be told, so few know of your struggles. There must be some way or someone who can compose it for the world to share. I know he has documented it in detail with events, times and dates. This to be amongst his personal effects. Let it not fall in the wrong hands, errased or forgotten. Other loving and gentle fathers need to open their eyes. The children need to know the full extent of his love.
I have known Eddie since the first day he landed in Bahrain. That must be some 20+ years ago. From day one I have known Eddie to be a strong person and a person who conducted himself with class, dignity and integrity. In the last few years I have not been in touch with Eddie as much a I would have liked to be. I do not believe Eddie would have changed much from the Eddie I always knew.
The last time I met Eddie was around Chrismas of 2006. He looked drained out but did not say a word of what he was going through.
Eddie,
When any of your friends were down and out, you would sense it and extend a helping hand. You were always there for most of us. In your own subtle manner you pushed us to do better in life. You put your friends before yourself. I hope somehow you get on the net and read this as we need our Eddie back. We need you back so that we can now give a little back.
You know it better than most of us that no problem is unsurmountable. Together we can make anything work.
Fidelis.
In the past Eddie had talked to us about him preparing his will and a party to Celebrate his Life after he has gone. Yesterday I got a package containing about 30 pages explaining in great detail how this party should be. The package is Post marked November 01, 2007 and seems like was mailed in Toronto (M4L 3T0) with no return address.... just his name. Address is hand written. One of the point I want to highlight is that he has once again indicated in the package that he has arranged to donate all his oggans for science and medicine.
Just like you all, I would rather organize a huge party with him amongst us. Let us all continue to pray for his safe return.
i have childhood memories of him...my dad's friend...i'm praying that nothing has happened to him...
I have known Eddie since our first job together in Pune, India. Though we parted ways after that, we kept up with each other. I have met Eddie and his family several times. The last time I met him was in New Jersey, a few years ago, when he came down here to participate in New York City Marathon. He told me how he took up running because of his diabetes and how it gave him a different perspective on life. I am hoping and praying that he will appear again and explain the disturbing email on 10/31/07 as a huge misunderstanding.
To all of Eddie's friends;
Hilda, Eddie's sister is here in Toronto from San Paulo, Brazil. I encourage everyone to please let her know how they feel about Eddie. I think it is very important we show her our support during this very trying time. Continuing to pray for Eddie and his family.
I am Hilda, Eddy's kid sister.
I have always looked up to his high moral values, courage in the face of adversity and his steadfastness to truth. I find it a travesty of fate that such a person has to go through this torment and pain.
I am overwhelmed by the support that his friends and supporters have extended during this period of extreme stress and thank each and every one of you for the same. I do hope that this continues and culminates in his safe return.
If anyone has any information that would assist in the search for my brother, please share it with us.
Today is Edwards birthday. He would have been 47 years young.
We are still praying and hoping for his return.
Lets all remember this man with high values and morals who was the victim of injustice.
I am glad to see a message from Hilda. I hope you (Hilda) have recovered your composure. I need to get in touch please reply to neena's mail.
I feel quite helpless by the great distance and wish I could have gone around looking for eddie. I can feel it and understand how many of you would want to do the same. My son, to whom Eddie was a guardian was quite seriously affected and wanted to do just that. It took me a lot of talking to prevent him going on a directionless chase. Winter must be setting in now in Canada. I hope, Eddie, you see the strong bonding we all have for you and I hope you do take proper shelter. For the love of your children please ensure you take care of yourself.
Happy birthday Eddie. Hope we knew where you are. Wherever you are, we hope you are comfortable. Your friend Sadan, Ann and Shawn .... and many others
The toughest paper is given to the most intelligent student in the class, only then it is a challenge for him. Perhaps that is why God chose you to face the toughest problems in life. You have endured it courageously all along and am sure will continue to do so. On your birthday we all would like to tell you:
Till we can meet and greet again,
The way we did like to do,
A message helps to keep us close
And bring this wish to you
Have just the nicest Birthday
And happiest year so far
And always remember good wishes
Are always where you are.
Happy Birthday Eddie.
There is no news of Eddie till date. Please continue to pray for him, his old mother, his brother and sister and Carina and Jason. It is important that we do not let his sacrifices and his trials go in vain. I would request all of you to meet on 15th Nov. in the court to raise your voices in favour of truth and justice.
Like everyone else, I hope and pray that Eddie is fine and has not done the unimaginable. Eddie has brought together complete strangers together in the face of this crisis who are joined by one common thread - our concern for Eddie. This is the true Eddie - bonding people together.
What happening in court on Nov. 15th?
Could someone post more details?
We would like to come and support. However we would need more specifics.
Does anybody have any news about Eddie? It is now almost 15 days. Such a nice, helpful, brilliant, friendly gentleman. Please coninue to pray for him and his family.
I check this blogsite every day to see if there is an update on Eddie. I read that yesterday was the date of his trial, in absentia. Does any one have an update on what transpired at the trial.
Eddie, wherever you are, we hope that you are well.
Edward has been an ideal man, an ideal son, an ideal brother, an ideal student, an ideal father, and so on. He has always been praised whether in school, in the universtiy, in the subdivision, in the parish, in the office or at home. People always admired him in all walks of life. It has always been said "Blessed are the parents who have a son like Eddie"; "Blessed are the children who have a father like Eddie"; and so on. He was a blessing for all who were near and around him, a source of inspiration. We as a family were proud to have Eddie in our midst. There were never any complaints from him in any sphere of life.
In less than a year he set up a new house and fully furnished it and started life afresh. How difficult it must have been for him to leave everything and everybody behind?
Inspite of all his troubles, he got his admission to do his Phd and would have started it from Sept. 2007, but for personal reasons.
What led him to go to this extreme? Today as I continue to pray for my brother Edward, I also pray for all the Edwards in the world whom we lost for no fault of theirs, they were too good to be true.
Any updates from the police? I am wondering if the hospitals in the area can shed some light on receiving organs from someone matching Eddie's description or blood group.
No human is perfect, but suicide is not a solution to anything. I wish and pray that Eddie is safe. He has a huge circle of friends to help him cope with his problems.
For want of a fair trail, Eddie went through a lot of pain and torture. Why have a legal system which cannot provide justice? The law favours the woman in divorce cases - this does not mean she gets away with anything and everything. It is high time the courts opened their eyes and thought in this direction. For every Eddie that is crucified on the altar, all those that loved him suffered. Does the society and the legal system realise this?
During this part of the month every year, we always received his Annual message with all that was happening in his life and I for one have preserved all of them and cherish them and my children used to read and feel so happy that uncle Eddy is doing so well for himself. I am hoping and praying that we all will get the good news. Pls come back Eddy, we love you and miss you.
It looks like our friend Eddie is alive, but is in hiding. What can we do to bring him back. His marital problems should not force him to stay away from his kids. Any suggestions?
Hie Torontian,
We still don't know anything about Eddie. If you can throw some light on what you have stated, I would be very happy because my mother, my brother and I have been totally stressed out since the last so many years due to the tension and pain Eddie had to undergo and the amount he had to stretch only for the sake of his kids. My mother is in a very bad shape. For her and our SAFETY AND WELFARE, I would be grateful if you could keep me posted of any information you have at the earliest?
Hilda
Sorry if I have misled you with my comments. Since the police have not found him dead, my gut feeling is Eddie is still alive. So, I was asking a broader question "What can we do to bring him back?" If any of you know anything about the Court Hearing that will be helpful too. FYI, our buddies in Bahrain are also looking for Eddie.
Torontian, it's OK. i thought you had more info. We are where we were one month ago and it is becoming more and more difficult by the day to cope with this uncertainity.
While I thank each and everyone of you far and near for the care, concern, support and prayers, I request you to please continue giving us this support and praying for Eddie.
Yes, it is very good idea to bring Eddie back, so that his kids do not suffer. From where shall we start?
Hi,
We have not heard any details about the court case. The lawyer has not responded to the inquiries that have been sent out to him.
If someone knows the details please post them on so that all of us can share that info.
I am sure that Eddie is somewhere out there trying to come to grips with his problems.
Aravind Menon
Eddie, merry Christmas and may the peace and comfort be with you forever ..... wherever you are
Eddie:
All we have now are memories of your friendship and that we - george, anoopa and I - miss you and wish you were here with us all celebrating the festive season.
You were and are a wonderful friend and such a supportive mentor to our daughter.
Wish we could have done more to help you. Wherever you are we hope you are safe and well and taking care of your health.
Lots of love and warm wishes Eddie.
Kokila, George and Anoopa
Eddie,
Lots of well wishes to you today. Hope you are safe and healthy. Merry Christmas.
Fidelis, Mafra, Jordan and Ayrton.
Dear Eddie,
Wish you a Merry X'mas. Hope the peace, love, joy and happiness of this festive season be with you today and everyday of your life.
With lots of love and best wishes,
Mummy, Hilda, Harold and all at home.
Does anyone know what the police is doing about Eddie's case? Are there any leads? How are Jason and Carina doing?
Ananthan
Hello All.
Where is our Eddie? He was a man who shed his light over different horizons, a lamp that shone far and near. It is very heartening for ua to hear that we have lost such a wonderful person. Who should be punished for this?
When we met Eddie with his wife in May 1994, during their visit to India, we all wondered what Eddie had seen in her. She was far below him in all respects and yet she could not even keep him and the children happy. Only a person of her calibre can stoop to the levels she has stooped to.
Isn't there a law in Canada to sue her for the mantal torture she has caused Eddie and driven him to other end? We ask for support from all you Oakvillians, Torontians, Canadians, Bahrainese, etc. to questiom the Canadian legal system and to provide justice to Eddie. Let not his pain go in vain. Please Canadians find out how to go about this, what are the legal procedures and who is the best lawyer to help us provide justice. Hope to hear from you all soon. Together we can all make it happen.
it doesn't help to mud sling...
uncle eddy would never had wanted that...
my prayers r still with him...
Dave,
Thank you for keeping this site open. It is frustrating that after 3 months, there is no news from the police.
We hope that wherever Eddie is, he is happy and at peace.
Ananthan
It is a year today since we last heard from Eddie. There has been no clue or news about him whatsoever. Perhaps, he is moving on in life, making a new beginning. Hope he creates the results in life that he believes in.
Why continue with a relationship where the cost is so high that you totally lose youself in it?
He is a survivor, a winner and he will surely march out of it in flying colours.
God Bless you Eddie today ad always.
Dear Eddie:
We always remember you and the wonderfully warm and supportive friend you were to all of us.
Your are missed Eddie and we hope you are taking care of your health and that you are keeping well - emotionally and physically.
George, Neeya and I hope that someday we will meet again.
We miss you and your friendship.
- Kokila, George and Neeya
Hi Eddie,
We miss our casual get-togethers, cooking sessions, charity runs, the dumb charades, the trivial pursuit sessions, nocturnal coffee sessions .......
We miss you,
Laxmi, Aravind, Dippy, Adithi, Brutus and Yogi
Dear Eddie,
This is you
If"
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you
But make allowance for their doubting too,
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream--and not make dreams your master,
If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build 'me up with worn-out tools:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!"
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings--nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
If all men count with you, but none too much,
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And--which is more--you'll be a Man, my son!
By Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936).
You already are a Man.
Hoping the best for you.
It has been two long years since we last heard from Eddie. Hope and pray for the very best for him today and always.
Dear Eddie:
We think of you always and hope and pray that you are safe and in good health.
Wherever you are take care of yourself. Someday I hope you will be back in our midst.
With warmest regards,
Kokila, Neeya and George
Dear Eddie,
Happy Birthday and Many Happy Returns of the Day. May good health, peace and happiness be with you today and always.
Dear Eddie,
Hope you had a wonderful birthday. Wish we could have celebrated it together. Pray that you have many more filled with joy, happiness, peace and good health.
Years fly by...
You are in our thoughts. We hope you are fine wherever you are.
I am not sure whether you will even read these messages.
But just in case you do Wish you a wonderful birthday Eddie.
We will never forget you and hope that some day we will all meet.
Anoopa did her MBA last year and is now married. She often talks about you.
Be safe, take care of your health and yourself.
With our warm regards
Kokila and George
Dear Eddie,
Wish You A Merry Christmas and A year filled with joy, peace, strength, peace and good health. It has been four long years and keep wondering where you are and how you are doing.
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