Community mourns Mayor Ed Grimes

United States Army Honor Guard presents Ed Grimes' flag to his daughter Shelly Sottile, at the request of the Grimes family.

Ed Grimes' son Michael Grimes, with Michael's daughter Hanna by his side, spoke on behalf of the family. "He so loved his family and his community." Ed's rough start in life, "led him to mentor every child he came across."

Tehachapi City Manager Greg Garrett, spoke at Mayor Grimes service. "Among so many great achievements to his beloved city is our safety today as Ed was instrumental and the driving force behind re-establishing our Tehachapi City Police Department."

Nikki Cummings and Michelle Vance spoke at Ed's service. "We could do anything, he often told us. His belief in us shaped us to where we are today."

Former Tehachapi City Manager and lifelong family friend, Jason Caudle, said in his eulogy, "As a community leader Mayor Grimes fostered community pride." And as a "Veteran himself, Grimes fought hard to see that all veterans were given the proper care and recognition they deserved."

Family members listen as various speakers recalled the greatest town booster that ever lived, Mayor and lifetime resident, Ed Grimes.

Family members and flowers arrive just ahead of the guests at the services for Mayor Ed Grimes. Held in the gym of Tehachapi High School nearly 900 were in attendance.

Nikki Cummings and Michele Vance, calling Ed's favorite words when he was announcing the Warriors football games......."Touchdown Tehachapi".

United States Army Honor Guard presents his flag to his daughter Shelly Sottile, at the request of the Grimes family.