Eddie and are were best buddies in our pre-teen & early teen years, having first met in Webster grade school and eventually graduating from Henryetta HS together in 1958.We were in the same scout troop for several years, and attended many camps together. Especially memorable was the Canoe Trip into Canada we took in 1954! Also, a camp out 1 nite in Cedar Hollow (just the 2 of us) when we spent the nite in a pup tent in a pouring rain!Diagnosed with the same disease that took his life, I contacted him last year regarding treatment options, his experience, etc. We exchanged many e-mails on this subject. I have lost a dear childhood friend… John