I'm sadden that his death doesn't seem to be very well reported. It's not on AZ or IPM website and only two newspaper items (already noted in the thread) shows up on Google news search .. and this thread is already on second page ..
Edwin "Bandido" Reyes Lives On
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I'm sadden that his death doesn't seem to be very well reported. It's not on AZ or IPM website and only two newspaper items (already noted in the thread) shows up on Google news search .. and this thread is already on second page ..
master!
That's Master alright.
When I went to work today, I checked my YM box.
Surprisingly, I had archived a lot of our chat texts.
I read some of our banter. I missed my dear friend badly.
I missed his updates on the big action in Manila.
Whenever he had a project, he almost always told me. He was really excited about his new laminated ferrule, low deflection shaft and his long splice.
Here's one I saved after I returned from spending some time with him.
Edwin reyes (7/15/2007 8:09:37 PM): tandaan mo lang na expected na sa Japan na high level playability ang tako tapos ang labanan ay innovation at design desireability(appeal)
Probably because the "powers that be" don't want to end up on the hit list. :-(
Sorry Mike and Jerry but this is something you should have on the front page. Regardless of whether Edwin was right or wrong in his vision he was passionate about it and was one of the world's ELITE cue makers as well.
I agree. Hopefully, somebody is working on a memorial article about this Filipino pool great who died because of his desire to make pool better in the Philippines.
I agree too. The silence is deafening. As much as we had to read the Makabenta crap daily, Edwin deserves more.
--Steve
I'm with you with this one. I will also miss his reports on gambling matches, tournaments, the new up n comers of young pinoys that we've never heard of, etc.
What a huge loss! :shakehead:
I have a mix feelings of sadness and anger.
He lived and died for the sport that he loved. The sport that we all love here in the AZ community.
You will be miss master EDWIN!
Enjoy your journey to the after life.......
We laid Edwin's remains to rest yesterday after Edwin's Italian parish priest celebrated Mass for him. It was a simple ceremony which went according to the family's wishes and capacity. Edwin's mom whispered to me that it would not have been almost unceremoniously with Edwin around because he was so reliable in fixing things during family crises.
The simplicity of his funeral said many things and the simple act of paying respects to Edwin was the only thing that mattered. The first heralded player to pay respects on the first day of his wake was Dennis Ocrullo who was very moved. Warren Kiamko followed. Gomez, Alex, Django, Lining, Gabica, Valle, Biado were some of the many other players who came. Revo David came and left obviously shaken. Verna Mariano spent a lot of time there. Perry himself was shaken because it was him and Edwin who were together most often but he never missed a day in the wake. I know that Perry has plans in helping out Edwin's family within his own capacity of being a friend to Edwin. Ish Caparras, who worked closely with Edwin in organizing tournaments, also went daily. Bong Ilagan came and he still had a hangover from the two-hour talk he had with Edwin the day before Edwin was executed. Most of thoe who worked under Edwin's cue-making employ also came. Even his cue competitors came. The EPT guys were there too. Others phoned in their condolences amidst bad weather. Senator Villiar sent in the lone beautiful wreath. The skies in the three summer days of Edwin's wake cried the first hardest rainfall of the year. Today, I sit here typing with bright clear skies.
In the Mass and burial were three people who made Edwin smile. One was a humble junkshop owner whom Edwin recently gave a helping hand and I was there to witness it. Edwin said that it was meant to give this guy a big break in business. They became friends because he was a source of recycled material Edwin used for his machines. Edwin invented a CNC woodcarving machine out of junk and he was in the process of making another one for his merger with Lindsey. This guy represented Edwin's life outside of pool.
The other was Lando Vicente. Lando works for Puyat Sports and Edwin shared the same service of caring for the players. In the background of the heavy rains, I could hear Lando almost frantically call other players for their last chance to go see Edwin off. Edwin once told me that he always coincidentally saw Lando even in the provinces and they always shared a lot of San Migs and long conversations.
The third was Chris "PoolAdict" form Norway who represented Edwin's friends across the oceans. Chris was almost mute in going through the whole thing. His eyes saw and his mind understood.
When I got back to this forum, I had to dig into pages as Edwin's threads seem to have been buried with him. Yes, media coverage of Edwin's death has been underplayed and hidden in the back pages of two newspapers. Very recently, even Makabenta's fart came out in the many newspapers. I do not see nor am I suggesting that there is a conspiracy, but the silence is indeed deafening. Very noticeable was the absence of some top movers in Philippine pool, pro or con Edwin. Some of those whom Edwin worked with and those whom Edwin disagreed with failed to rise above themselves.
Perhaps Edwin's death is being seen as a huge setback in having to uplift the industry. Has he served his purpose? I am sure Edwin sees everything clearly now with the simplicity of his funeral. He has to accept the picture for him to rest in peace, and I do not doubt his capacity to accept and forgive.
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Thank you for the update Martin.
God Bless Ed.
Thank you for the update Martin.
God Bless Ed.
Why did this had to happen during our time?
This was the question that I could not answer.
Till a few moments ago.
Firstly, the question and its answer wasn't for me.
Nor for you. Nor for anyone else for that matter.
The question and answer was for Edwin himself.
Now, my kababayan knows.
And the answer to the question enlightened me.
You. Us. Everyone.
Yes, I am still saddened with our loss.
But I do not grieve anymore.
Edwin,
Much thanks for the smiles.
Many thanks for the kuwentos.
Thank you for accommodating my concerns.
Thank you very much for always having me.
Maraming salamat for letting me know
the answer to the question.
Maraming, maraming, maraming, maraming salamat po,
kabayan Edwin!
For being the light.
Our light when you were still with us.
And for continuing to be so - even after your death.
Rest in peace kapatid namin sa bilyar....
.
This was the question that I could not answer.
Till a few moments ago.
Firstly, the question and its answer wasn't for me.
Nor for you. Nor for anyone else for that matter.
The question and answer was for Edwin himself.
Now, my kababayan knows.
And the answer to the question enlightened me.
You. Us. Everyone.
Yes, I am still saddened with our loss.
But I do not grieve anymore.
Edwin,
Much thanks for the smiles.
Many thanks for the kuwentos.
Thank you for accommodating my concerns.
Thank you very much for always having me.
Maraming salamat for letting me know
the answer to the question.
Maraming, maraming, maraming, maraming salamat po,
kabayan Edwin!
For being the light.
Our light when you were still with us.
And for continuing to be so - even after your death.
Rest in peace kapatid namin sa bilyar....
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Keep the dream going......
While I didn't know Edwin, I believe he lived life with passion and purpose. I heard this poem while watching TV the other night. I pray that others will keep Edwin's dream alive......now!
Ray
Time is priceless
Yet it costs us nothing
You can do anything you want with it
But you can’t own it
You can spend it
But you can’t keep it
And once you’ve lost it
There’s no getting it back
It’s just …….gone.
While I didn't know Edwin, I believe he lived life with passion and purpose. I heard this poem while watching TV the other night. I pray that others will keep Edwin's dream alive......now!
Ray
Time is priceless
Yet it costs us nothing
You can do anything you want with it
But you can’t own it
You can spend it
But you can’t keep it
And once you’ve lost it
There’s no getting it back
It’s just …….gone.
Thank you for the update.
Edwin must have liked you a lot. You have my sincere respect and condolences as does Edwin's family.
JoeyA
I just learned that Edwin's wife was deeply touched with Johnathan Sy of BMPAP. He is in the province and he sent his heartfelt condolences with substantial support in this time of her grieving through Warren. I was starting to wonder where he was.
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Anitokid organized a club tournament fundraiser for Edwin on May 2. When, Verna Mariano found out, she suggested to have the pros play in a parallel tounament on that same day. It would be a good day to celebrate Edwin's life. Anitokid wants it to be an annual event in support for the scholarships of Edwin's children.
The details are not clear with me yet but in the funeral, Lando whispered to me that Putch Puyat was going to organize a tournament fund raiser for Edwin.
The details are not clear with me yet but in the funeral, Lando whispered to me that Putch Puyat was going to organize a tournament fund raiser for Edwin.
i have no status in pool, but i feel i have to say...
what an extraordinary tragedy. i read all the threads and posts yesterday, but couldn't say a word.
i am old and can't even put 2 racks together and i am feeling ok with my age, cause i'm closer to the end than the beginning. and with all the wisdom i hoped to acquire with age, i just can not understand what the hell is going on.
i have made so many GREAT Friends in a short time playing pool. something i truly appreciate.
but, i am really "old school" and i believe in: "an eye for an eye".
JUSTICE!
sorry if this offends you.
smokey
P.S.
and:
my heart felt condolences to Edwin's family and friends and the pool world.
what an extraordinary tragedy. i read all the threads and posts yesterday, but couldn't say a word.
i am old and can't even put 2 racks together and i am feeling ok with my age, cause i'm closer to the end than the beginning. and with all the wisdom i hoped to acquire with age, i just can not understand what the hell is going on.
i have made so many GREAT Friends in a short time playing pool. something i truly appreciate.
but, i am really "old school" and i believe in: "an eye for an eye".
JUSTICE!
sorry if this offends you.
smokey
P.S.
and:
my heart felt condolences to Edwin's family and friends and the pool world.
That's great news pre.
Fund Raisisng
Anitokid has set a fundraiser tournament on May 2, 2009 for the kids of Edwin. He has already started to accept donations.
I just got in touch with Rafael Cusi and he is going to throw in a painting for Edwin. "Popoy" Cusi is a famous watercolor Filipino artist who is a sucker for the game, and he is a club class A player. Both are very good friends and they truly respected each other as artists... but disrespected each other on the billiard table. They always enjoyed playing against each other.
Here is a samlpe of his works in case any of you want to convert the painting into cash: http://images.google.com.ph/imgres?...olor&hl=tl&rlz=1T4SKPB_enPH315PH315&sa=N&um=1
Anitokid has set a fundraiser tournament on May 2, 2009 for the kids of Edwin. He has already started to accept donations.
I just got in touch with Rafael Cusi and he is going to throw in a painting for Edwin. "Popoy" Cusi is a famous watercolor Filipino artist who is a sucker for the game, and he is a club class A player. Both are very good friends and they truly respected each other as artists... but disrespected each other on the billiard table. They always enjoyed playing against each other.
Here is a samlpe of his works in case any of you want to convert the painting into cash: http://images.google.com.ph/imgres?...olor&hl=tl&rlz=1T4SKPB_enPH315PH315&sa=N&um=1