Ed Cahill aka Hosskop is my father in law. In 1993 he honored me by giving his daughter Kris and I his blessings for marriage. I can still hear myself stuttering as I asked him if he would allow me to marry Kris.

 Through the years that have passed I learned much about this man and grew to love him more everyday. Papa was funny, he loved to share cornball jokes, you couldn't help but laugh thanks to his knack for delivery. The cornier the joke the more Papa loved it. There is another side of Papa most people didn't get to see, his family side, I consider it a privilege to have been allowed to share his home and more importantly his heart. I have a void in me right now that is very wide and deep, the place vacated by his presence. I know God can and will help us all heal from this loss, but I honestly can't see it from where I stand right now. You see, Papa filled a very large void in my life shortly after my Dad passed away in 1992, for that caring, understanding love I will be eternally grateful.

 Ed lived 65 wonderful years here, proudly married to Astrid for 43 years and the father of 4 children he adored, his son Michael, his daughters Denise, Kathy and Kristine and 9 grand kids. He lived his dream of being a Police Officer, a job he was proud of to this day, and when he retired in 1994 he lived his dream of owning a small horse ranch. Papa was blessed, and though he was painfully private, he knew the Lord Jesus and was thankful everyday for the blessings God provided.

 Truly the blessings were ours, to have Papa in our lives is a gift that could only have come from God. A strong provider, and a generous heart.

 When I first brought a computer into the house Papa wasn't all that interested, but shortly there after I built him one of his own. From that day on Papa was anything but just another retired cop, he was Hosskop! I had some experience building websites and Papa got real interested in learning. He created the 1st Hosskop website in 1995 or 1996 and diligently and lovingly worked it until this website became what it is today. He was very proud of all the friends he made around the world, some he visited with locally and some not so locally.

 A special note to Billy W; he loved you man, you were his best buddy. To all his email and online friends we extend a special thank you for the hours and days of joy Papa found corresponding with y'all.

May God Bless each and every one of you with His very best.

 With Heartfelt Affection,

Doni