I met Edgar through our mutual friend Jim Dexter. I knew him mostly through Jim's telling me about what an amazing person he was and his long journey with cancer. My Dad always told me that you live on through the people who's hearts you touched, and Edgar lives on through many; for his courage, his strength and his fortitude. May you rest in peace.

I went to High School and Jr. High School with Edgar. He was unforgettable - his intelligent, cheerful spirit, positive attitude and kindly soul.

I had no idea he was ill. We reconnected on FaceBook recently and he didn't mention it. "Just sayin' hello..".

Rest in peace, Edgar.

Edgar (you) will be missed. Great sense of humor and a great help when I was getting started. May not have always seen eye to eye ie... as mentioned by Profaca that Cory show gig was ridiculous but you were always still a great friend and a great inspiration.

Edgar was one of the first friends I made when my family move to Stony Brook in 1968. He was the epitome of my father's definition of 'class' - "it is measured by how comfortable you make other people feel." When I peruse my memories of school-age peers, no one was of a larger stature than Edgar.

I'm just absolutely in shock. Edgar was probably one of the funniest people I knew. I remember going to the 20 year high school reunion along with my boyfriend, of course, Edgar talked to him like a long lost friend Joe graduated in 73 but found Edgar really interesting. Edgar you will be missed my friend. Gracemary Ponzio-Sjolin Rest in peace my friend

We, Michal & Miriam, Nada's & Bandi's Daughters, (from Israel) want to share our deep sorrow with Beruria's loss.

Ws want to lite a candle for Edgar's blessed memory.

I only knew Edgar through through the cancer email list. He has helped so many people through his tireless work. It takes a selfless person to have put forth so much effort so that others didn't have to go through what he did. I wish I would have met him, especially after reading the stories and seeing the pictures. My heart aches for his friends and family left behind.

Edgar was beautiful. I met Edgar when he was just starting out to light up the world. He worked with Foghat at Boogie Motel He was exuberant almost to a fault, always smiling and being very positive. He fought this beast inside him with great courage and tenacity. Edgar was always seeking ways to help people and further his knowledge. He was a joy to anyone that he met. I will miss him!

I had been wondering why the sunsets lately have been particularly colorful. Rest now Edgar.

Edgar started working with Truth Movement in 1994. He enjoyed the challenge we presented, turning small venues into a concert experience. It was Edgars passion for this production that kept him aboard for the next 16 years. I give Edgar credit for the spectacle our show has become.Throughout his battle with Cancer,he created til his last breath. I am grateful his final vision was also with us.

I am so sorry to hear this, he was so brave and so strong for so long......the last show I did was the Cory Reunion Show at a small club in LA....the gig was ridiculous, Cory was rude to say the least, but we had sooooo much fun.......I will miss him!

I'll always remember all the crazy fun it was to speak with my big cousin Edgar on the phone. All his stories about theater and music and life, from his unique and beautiful point of view. A poem of wackiness and joy! Heartful thoughts to Bruria and all those who knew Edgar and share his memory with a tearful and tender smile.

Edgar would have turned 52 today. A moment of silence -- & perhaps a moment of the noise of your choice, as well: fitting tribute to a great sound & light man.

Edgars genuine emails to me as I started my own journey with ACC has had a huge impact on my thoughts and treatment. My family,my doctors and I scoured his Website and emails for information. What he created is an amazing gift to those of us still fighting... How much strength he had, to give that to us! Thank you Edgar!

My first memory of Edgar is as a preteen dressed in my red miniskirt, playing a nymphet in a Polish play. A decade later, he designed & lit a Romanian play for me. Edgar was brilliant, nutty, generous; he should have lived to a cranky old age. His service to those who suffer from acinic cell cancer was invaluable. He was well & truly loved. And he is already missed.

Edgar,cousin once removed,we were always trying to figure that out.As far as I was concerned you were my first cousin.Despite the good little girl I was, somehow, with you we always managed to get into mischief and trouble growing up-Stonybrook, NJ and most memorable Israel!But your mother was always on our side-defending us! I will always cherish my trip to Seattle last February. With love always

From moving seats out of the Slavic Center, to all kinds of Fine Arts Center fun, through Devastation Dan meets Pet of the Year, to moving out to LA (Come Edgar, you'll love it!) to working on projects, we've had a long, long friendship. Even the last "Corey" show was pure Edgar: overcoming all insurmountable obstacles to create by all accounts an incredible show. Well done! You are sorely missed!

Edgar asked me to dress up as an elf for one of his Devastation Dan shows and...because he was my boss at the time...as well as my friend...I agreed. I had a LOT of fun and felt very supported in the pantyhose I had to wear.Thanks Eddy, for so much FUN!
In Qenya,an actual Elven language created by J.R.R.Tolkien, I name you :
Bronwe athan Harthad ....Endurance beyond Hope

Most gentle boy, Brave man, Mensch. Flights of Angels, Edgar ,Flights of Angels.....

I was touched when Nancy C. put a post on Facebook, transcribing something I had wrote about Edgar. I responded: "RIP Mr Stroke! Many years ago, you (and, perhaps, something I smoked) inspired me to write those words. I, for the life of me, do not now know what I meant then. But, for the life of me, YOU meant a great deal!"

Before there was Devastation Dan, there was E-Man the super hero. As a child, he wore a cape with the letter E. Family was always so important to him...as well as his friends. Despite the circumstances, he always had an incredible sense of humour and a passion for living. No one was more loyal, committed and proud of him than his mother, Beruria. She was his rock and will keep his spirit alive.

"Devastation Dan" will live on in my memory. After SUSB,in California, we began a very different relationship, evolving through work at Yosemite and then, when I was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer in 2008, Edgar became my cancer coach and mentor, teaching through example to take responsibility for my health. It's like an AA member losing their sponsor! An unforgettable and selfless friend!!

Edgar, I love you and I miss you. And I'm a better person for having known you. Your love of life and sense of humor are an inspiration to us all. You're a part of our family and will be forever.

Edgar was such the leader at StonyBrook, artistically and as an organizer. He pushed the limits and created projects that were outside of the box. I last saw him about 4 years ago when he was in the Princeton area, he contacted me at McCarter Theatre and we met for a few hours. I learned about his story then. I too am glad he is not living with all that pain...what a brave man he was.

Edgar, thanks for fun times, and there were plenty of them. I'll always remember those times with a smile, whether they were late at night striking a show or during the day getting ready for one...you made them fun. I learned a lot from you. I'm still doing theatre part time. Every time I focus a light or fire up a light board, I'll think of you. Rest in peace. You made a difference. Thanks

I had the great fortune to know Edgar in college and we kept in touch from time to time through the years. I have never known anyone who approached just about everything he did in life, and life itself, with such intensity. I admire the courage he exhibited in his battle with cancer. He will be missed.

One of the last times I saw Edgar, he & Jim Dexter & I went to a balloon festival at Brookhaven Airport - the kind of balloons people go up in. The Doobie Bros were playing that night. We had a blast watching the balloons being blown up, and the Bros were terrific, too.
I too am SO glad he is free from his pain. Relieved. Love you, Eddy.

I Will always remember Edgar for his love of sticky notes through out the house. while washing my hands i noticed his best note ever.... yellow stickum over hot water nozzle says ........( Hot water is hot ).... Rest in Peace

I have known Edgar since 2005 - working around his house. The most funniest moment is while we where working on his house scraping and painting Edgar sent us in his garage and to my surprise there was a shelf on scrapers with yellow stickums on them labeled lite duty heavy duty and so so scrapers. i will always remember him every time i see a scraper....You will be missed ......

I knew crazy Edgar since 1979 - and he was a "classic". He will be sorely missed. He touched so many lives that we are all glad to have made his acquaintance over the years. He lived his dream...something so many of us wished that we did. I am sure he is in heaven now...doing the lighting and sound for Michael Jackson, Elvis and Corey Haim. I am sure they are happy to have him there :o)

I'm glad that my friend suffers no more, but in another more selfish sense, I know that we were robbed too quickly of his amazing wit, crazy humor, outstanding talent and gregarious smile. Edgar was a devoted friend that will live on in our hearts forever. Rest now my friend, you've earned it. And as one of his favorite comics, Steve Martin, would say "He was one wild and crazy guy!!!"