Eddie Dornack

Eddie was a remarkable individual. A true love to Mimi and the funniest, most generous person out there. –Stacy Gold

 

He embodied the kind, human souls I remember from working at National Geographic—kind, attentive, helpful, and always finding humor around the corner. – Jeff Hertrick

 

Eddie was one of a kind and known by everyone at NG. I have a preserved piranha he gave me from his M St 2nd-floor office collection. – Dan Beaupré

 

Eddie never failed to make those around him laugh. What a gift he had, and what a gift he was to all who knew him. - Leah Roberts

 

What a brilliant, brilliant guy—funny, kind, and incredibly generous. RIP Eddie. You will be mourned by many, and you will be greatly missed! - Flora Nichols

 

Eddie was a colorful character, always full of energy and cheer. – Bebe Chu

 

Eddie was such a warm and generous soul. – Elizabeth Krist

 

Eddie made work so much fun. – Karen Gibbs

 

Eddie was a gift to all of us. – Kathy Moran

 

His memory is a blessing. Truly one of a kind. – Mark Bauman

 

Eddie was the King of Chaos and Kitsch. He could turn anything into art. His big heart and eternally curious mind—always eager to learn, to try new skills, and to find a divine spark in the mundane—made him special. Proud to have known him. – Laurie Graham

 

No one lived a more colorful life than Eddie! He will never be forgotten. – Julia Loughran

 

He was a wonderful person and a friend to many. – Kent Kobersteen

 

Eddie loved his Mimi, Rhett, music, dachshunds, traveling, collecting everything, celebrating everything and everyone. Wherever we went around DC, people knew and loved our friend Eddie Dornack. – Ted Kelly

 

He led an almost perfect life—almost. And I respect him all the more for it. He wasn’t perfect, but he was the perfect dad for me. Eddie Dornack didn’t teach me how to ride a bike or throw a baseball, but he taught me how to talk, how to make people feel special, how to build real connections. – Rhett Dornack

 

Eddie was one of a kind, and the kind it’s easy to adore. So many of our favorite memories involve Eddie. – Susan Schwerd

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Eddie was the greatest ray of sunshine that I have ever met. – John Hardt

 

Eddie  made such a meaningful impact on my life and to everyone around him. – Julia Hardt

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There are some people who are so rare, so memorable – that it’s impossible to think of them gone. Eddie is one of these. –Yulia Boyle

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Eddie was a magical person. I remember, from my first days at NG, being sent to AV with questions and meeting Eddie in his 'Aladdin’s Cave' of tchotchkes. As a fellow collector of treasures, I was beyond delighted. His soul and kindness were as abundant as his collection, and for years he helped me through many production challenges. Hearing of his passing pains me; he will be missed but never forgotten. – Winn Brewer

 

Eddie brought joy and laughter to his work and to everyone he interacted with. He knew when he was right but was generous enough to listen. – Ellen Stanley Booth

 

Eddie genuinely was one of the kindest and most sincere people I have ever encountered. – Stephanie Atlas

 

Much about Eddie will be remembered and celebrated. He expressed his mind and held to his values, which I admired. One vivid memory is of the early morning on 9/11 when he brought a large TV into the cafeteria so staff could watch the news live. As others noted, Eddie was like a white knight rushing in to save me from last-minute tech emergencies—all with great skill and without judgment. Few at NGS brought such relief when they entered the room. – Barbara Ferry

 

My most vivid memories of Eddie are his ready smile and his Radio Shack electronic deals. – Susie Riggs

 

He was truly one of a kind—fun, generous, full of life. The stories I could share would make you laugh for days. – Marcus Manderson

 

Eddie was always a joyful presence. – Nancy Donnelly

 

Eddie was an amazing human being. Very helpful, kind, funny, and never frustrated by my countless questions about the AV system. – Celia Paschoal

 

Eddie was unique—and his office was like being in a fun house. Loved hanging out with him and hearing that infectious laugh. – Susan Norton

 

Eddie was a man among men. He made my job at NGS easier and much more fun! So many laughs and great memories. – Nikki L Lowry

 

Eddie taught me a lot about guitars when I was looking to buy one. He was thrilled when I gave him my credit card to pick one for me. He chose a turquoise shell beauty I can plug in and rock out with. – Amy Bucci