A Tribute to Eddie K Au

Happy Birthday Eddie!

It's hard to believe that it's been more than 10 years.   It still seems like we were partying around Boston only months ago.   Since I last visited you Magda and I travelled around the country and had a son.  I'm sure you would have reveled in all those events and participated even though camping and child rearing weren't your thing.   I also restarted my consultancy which I'm sure you'd have good advice on.   Any who we'll come to visit you soon.    You're still in our hearts and minds.

Your friend,

Matt

Dear Eddie,

Today would have been your 38th birthday.  Whenever this day comes up, I can't help but think about what you would have accomplished by this age.  Would you be married? Have kids? Achieved your goal of living in Japan for a couple of years? And on my side, I wonder where I would be if you were still physically with us.  Would I have moved out to Boston, as you had wanted me?  If so, would I have enjoyed it? Would I have achieved as much as I have?

There's no doubt losing you has transformed our lives.  There are plenty of negative emotions we can attribute to this event.  However, one positive lesson it has taught me is that tomorrow is not a gaurantee and we must focus on being (responsibly) happy in the present.

You are forever loved. Happy birthday to you.

Fleming

 Hi Eddie,

I'm not sure what to say here except I hope and pray that you're in a happy and comforting place where ever you are now. Although you are no longer here physically, spritually, the life and memories you had with your loved ones still live on. I think the only memories I had with you are shown in my baby pictures; when i turned one month and one year old. Honestly, these are moments where people start to fear for the "unknown". I hope that in your journey you were fearless, courageous, and surrounded yourself with family and loved ones. 

Winnie 

Hey Eddie,

Today not only marks the 9th year of your passing, but it also lands on Thanksgiving.  This day comes with mixed emotions as it reminds me of the last days we came to visit you in the hospital, which still isn't easy to think about. However, it being Thanksgiving, it also makes me thankful for having you as my brother and been in my life - no matter how short.  Mom tells me she sent you some offerings at the temple today.  I hope you are enjoying them.  We all miss you greatly here.

Love always,

Fleming

Happy Birthday Eddie!

I can't remember us being big on Birthdays or celebrating Birthdays.  I'm not sure if that was your thing, mine, or mutual.  It's funny how well we rubbed off on each other though.  I really miss the random times we had and I'm so lucky to have had you been my co-conspirator!  You were probably one of the best influences on my life.    

I often think about what you would be doing right now.  You had such excellent business accumen and I think that i can say with some certaintity now, that it was beyond our years at the time.  I know you would have done so well and I really miss the times we "talked shop".

I miss you Eddie and, I wish you a very Happy 37th Birthday! 

Love,

Teddy

There is a set of two very nice wine glasses sitting safely in my dining room cabinet. Eddie bought them for me during his freshman year at Boston University for Xmas. I’ve only used them a few times as they are etched with the BU emblem made from 10k gold. I had forgotten about them the last few years until last night during the second act of Elf the musical. The scene was about the spirit of gift giving and those wine glasses suddenly came into my mind. Eddie said he didn’t know what else to get me for Xmas. I was very touched but for me it was nice to have him home and for us to catch up about his school life and things happening at home during his time away. I miss those times in catching up and I miss him. Wish he was still here. Wishing you happiness and comfort where ever you are, my little brother.

Dear Eddie,

Happy Birthday Eddie.  

You are sorely missed and know that your life has had a strong impact and lasting impression on so many of us.  I do often think about you and I reflect on the joy that you gave to so many people.  

I will always remember the friendship that you gave and the highlights that I think of when you come to mind

- your dedication and love you had to your brothers  - that especially came out before we went skydiving!  Skydiving is probably one of the most memorable things that I have ever done, and it was so great to have done it with you.  Remember the feeling that we had when we all went to lunch together afterwards.  We said to ourselves "gosh, we feel like we could do anything now! what's to be scared of?".  That moment continues to be a source of inspiration whenever i need a push.

- coming to Toronto to hang out at the cabin with my other canadian buds.  You were such a hit and everybody loved you, quirks and all.  Especially your fear of bears coming to get  you in the middle of the night.  You are missed internationally dude.

Rest in peace my friend

Thinking about you

Andy