Words by his sister Abigail Vanderpuye:

Edmund. He was an encourager, a lifter-upper, the kind of friend who would faithfully walk with you through your deepest, darkest times.

Edmund was a man of such godly character. Those who know him well will readily tell you, "he was the best of us."

Edmund lived his life in such a way that others aspired to emulate him, and I am yet to meet anyone quite like him.

Edmund was a gentle, kind man who saw the best in others before they could see it in themselves, and would prayer fully work to bring that out in them.

He loved so well--so very well. He took such selfless care of those around him, and we all have been truly blessed to have walked with him in his journey through life.