A Mother Loses Her Son To Covid-19 But The Conversation Continues

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Kathleen Horan
WNYC News | Oct 31, 2020

Mary Ellen Ravis lost her son Chad Eddinger to Covid-19. She says the family hasn't been the same since. Eddinger was beloved at the local VA where he worked and known for his sense of humor. The family believes he's been trying to relieve their sadness by communicating with them through gestures that make them laugh.

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