Ed had beautiful handwriting both on paper and on the chalk board. His conformational drawings were practically art!

Ed taught us how to think on our feet and answer while "at the board". A fond memory is him flashing the peace sign as he walked down the hall.

Ed was a gentleman and a gentle man. He was probably the most even-tempered mentor on could have asked for. As a teacher, he provided constructive criticism but was also liberal with praise. In the lab, he usually started a conversation with, “Well?”. On a personal note, he was the only one who ever called me Edward and I got my first job based on his recommendation, without ever even interviewing!

Ed was the model supervisor and mentor. He provided support and encouragement coupled with the freedom to explore new avenues. He was a gentle giant with a superbly witty sense of humour yet his passion for science never waned.