A celebration of the life of Falls Church civic activist Ed Strait, who died Monday, will be held on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 28, Strait’s long-time friend, Edna Frady, reported today. Strait died Monday after a brief illness. Arrangements are being made by Strait’s son, Jeff, and his wife, Robin. More details will be forthcoming.

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