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Show THE ZEPHYR/FEBRUARY-MARCH EDWARD 2009 ABBEY On March 14, 1989, Ed Abbey died at his home in Tucson, Arizona. On that same day, this publication was born. Abbey's last story, Ward Times in Santa fe,”a comical account of adventures with his old friend John Depuy, appeared in the April issue. It was also Ed's last act of kindness and generosity to me after a friendship of 15 years. His enthusiasm and support for The Zephyr gave me the courage and the confidence to pursue this unlikely venture. It’s sometimes hard to grasp that he never lived to even see the first issue, because his spirit has resided within these pages since the day he left us...JS One of Ed's dearest friends, Ken Sleigh t spoke these words at Ed's memorial service near Arches National Park in late May 1989. “Ed...your sudden leaving on this great journey caught me unprepared as I'll not be able to see. yOu for a while....you left us a lasting legacy. Vil never forget what you ve done for me. Never has any man had such thoughts and ideals. | admire you greatly... When “Ed, why did you have to leave us now? My dear friend Abbey.it seems that we need you most. How can we manage without a You came to this land suddenly. You made your mark. And you departed just as suddenly. May we always appreciate what you have done for us. We shall now proceed onward with the too)s you ve given us... ] just wish you were here.” he reluctantly agreed to ‘pose’ for me. A Note about the photograph...I only asked to take Ed's picture once. On a visit to see Ed and Clarke in Tucson, The date was March 14, 1988, exactly one year before his death at age 62. |