Words and Peoples

WORDS AND PEOPLES

The Sights, Sounds, Sayings, Moments of rememberance and to those that gave me words of encouragement or wisdom.  Thank you all for believing in me and helping me in any way that you have.  

Selina - This guy's TENACIOUS.  Thank you for being my fitness partner and financial supporter.

Caitlin and Colette - I think you think I'm crazy but if one thing you keep from this, is I want you to always go for it.  What ever you want in life, you can do it.

Jamie and Jeanelle - Thanks for supporting me and knowing m y potential in anything I put my mind to.

Mom and Gary - Thank you for being my fans and proud of me.

To all my hockey friends who have chanted Eddie Would Go!  You always gave me a spark and that's why we are here today.  Eddie Will Go!

The Town of Wrightwood - for not running me over and chanting Go Eddie Go when ever I would skate by.

Mike Nijjar - "Why Not, if anyone can do it, you can do it. If you can dream it, you can achieve it"

Kevin Labeda - "I love it you are going after it"

Rob Chornomud - "You are the Philippines Cool Runnings" Me - I hope so

Marcus Vertun - "A lot can change in 6 months"  As we were sitting in a bus with me injured in Spain.

Jim Apelar - Letting me know how Roller Ski can lead to Olympics.  To quote "What do you think about Roller Ski, your points go towards snow points, which go towards Olympic Qualification" I love roller anything! 

Brian Halligan - My Online Coach who has always been kind, patient, supportive.  Thank you for coaching me like I'm a younger athlete and needing every direction possible.  Thank you for developing a training plan for me to build my base of endurance.

Finn Sisu - For getting me lined up with my first ever Roller Skis, boots, and poles.

PHI Manager Lennard - Korea Pyoungchang Competition.  30 Days, just started and competes in an international competition.  No One does that.  That's Eddie :) 

PHI Coach Carl - Thank you for your regimented guidance in Korea.

Coach Volts - Thank you for your continued support and guidance throughout this journey.

My Team Mates - Dimitri, Menard, and Avery.  You guys are the future and I can't wait to see you all competing on the World Stage as you grow in the sport.

Bobby and Stacey - "Go for it Brotha, train hard.  Just go after it" 

Necati and Sergei - It was great eating meals and having fun conversation during our stay in Kazahkstan.  May the Elephant stand tall at the peak of the rock! 

Anna - Thank you for the tour of Almaty and giving me a birthday cake when I was on the road for my BDay - "I Hope you reach your goal"

Dimitri Kolomets for your hospitality in KAZ.  You did a wonderful job for the event, all while competing too.

Chinese Tapei Manager Crystal and Celina - Thank you for your continued guidance as I compete to earn Olympic Qualification.  I would have missed deadlines if it was not for you keeping an interest in my success. - "Your story will be some story"

Fred in Japan - You are only 50 Meters from my home.  Me is that far?  Its a rock, throw it.  Thank you for inviting me to dinner and inviting a Canadien Hockey Player to make me feel at home and Robel, Etheopia's 1st Ever Cross Country Skier to give tips and guidance, and your wife for being so kind.  And we met the Mayor!

Coach Sam from Japan National Team.  Activate stomach and lats.

Chris - "The 2nd Wind is Coming, just battle through it"

Peter Norby for skating with me in Soldier Hollow Utah and for giving me tips.

FIRST DAYS ON SNOW 

Gear West - Brody for finding me Classic Skis on closeout that are suited for me and a Gear West sports short to rep while not out in the freezing snow.

Soldier Hollow for finding me some old US Tester skis that I use as rock skis and competition skis for Fee Skate.

Christoph from Switzerland - "Don't have a fall"  I had plenty though haha

Alaynna USA - "You are courageous"

Mihaly Israel - Team Avalanche "You are very Brave, I wish you luck" "You have confidence, you are good out there, I am surprised its your first time"

John Hagenbuch - "I love your enthusiasm.  Get some lessons it's a non-negotiable"

Jim Apelar - "You've skied recreationally, right? Me - No my first time on skis was the day before the competition at Olos Muonio Finland.  Jim - Oh wow, you are doing this just the way the Philippines can do it.  You are paving the way."

Coach Jonateen for working with my on snow technique to get my V2 Dance, shoulders and hips parallel and focus on my ankle bend.  Stay relaxed and hang my hand!