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for Eric Medlen
Sponsored by Pete & Kerry Tjalsma.
480 Entries
July 11, 2015
Hey eric, I still miss you bud you were the greatest friend that I ever met in life. I miss those good ole days spending time at john force in yorba linda, ca. When me and my brothers came to install all the vinyl graphics on all of the race trailers, For you and john. I thank you again for all the wonderful days we spent there. I remember when we came to do an decal install for u . I brought you a big coconut donut from the the worlds famous donut shop In california. Randys donuts. You had the biggest smile on your face. And then went inside the shop and showed everyone. You will alway be remembered by me and my brother's. From DECAL APPLICATION CORP. since 1963. You are always missed and will never be forgotten. We loved you very much.
March 15, 2014
I still think about you and miss you everyday. This weekend and the coming week are going to be tough. Love and miss you always!
Greg Hawker
March 8, 2014
Eric always thinking of you!!! i know your #1 you are my Champ
B. B.
March 1, 2014
Here it is, March 1, 2014 and I still think of you.
donnie woods
March 3, 2013
Miss u Eric
Tom Mercurio
December 30, 2012
Eric Medlin *Top Fuel
Spirit of the wheel possessing no fear
Eric sat ready, waiting to hear
A wheel was ready and platform was clear
To the heart of the Spirit, Eric drew near
There were no drivers to accelerate through time
To carry the angels positioned on fine
Eric stood up and raced for the line
Speeding on forward, to enter the climb
Force of the wheel was fashioned from stock
All gears gold to transport the flock
A driver was needed to steer by the clock
Eric was able to ignite the spark
Testing the barrier to produce more speed
Aiming the arrow to draw a bead
Channeling time to keep the lead
Eric was chosen as a selective breed
Unlimited revolutions spinning the wheel
Legion of angels confirming the steel
Spirit of Eric now equipped to be real
For the Master approved, embossing the seal.
Cheryl
March 18, 2012
Hard to believe it has been 5 years, Eric. Still missing you and that big 'ole smile.
October 19, 2011
I miss you Eric. Drag Racing is not the same without you.
Frank Chapman
October 16, 2011
You are still my hero and friend. Ithink of you everyday take care of my boy I know he is with you Eric.
August 13, 2011
Happy Birthday Eric! You are loved and missed. I'll see you in heaven and finally get the chance to spend time with you.
B. B.
July 31, 2011
Miss ya! Brainerd will soon be here...not the same without you.
cheryl
March 23, 2011
may your light continue to shine brightly. missing you
Cheryl
March 23, 2011
It's been 4 years without you, Eric. Still miss seeing you at the track.
B. B.
March 13, 2011
Its 2011--watching the Gatornationals--still thinking of you and missing you! Brainerd will never be the same without you!
K D
August 13, 2009
Happy Birthday Eric!
Still missing you.
Linda Ashbrook
January 22, 2009
Eric,
Your memory will live on forever in my heart. Thank you for all of the special memories. I miss you.
K D
August 13, 2008
Happy Birthday Eric. I love you and miss you, think about you every day.
Wendy Waggoner
August 13, 2008
Hey Eric,
I know time doesn't exist in Heaven like it does here, but I still want to wish you a Happy 35th Birthday. We still miss you a lot.
Wendy Waggoner
July 8, 2008
It's been over a year now, and we still miss you so much Eric. I'm glad I got your autograph at Denver in 2006. I still pray for your family and friends because I know they still miss you too. I'll always miss seeing you on TV, but I look forward to seeing you again in Heaven someday.
April 23, 2008
Eric, I still miss you every single day. You will always be in my heart and I will love you for the rest of my life.
March 22, 2008
Eric,
Still can't believe you've been gone for an entire year. I wish you had more time with us, love you and miss you!
KD
Cheryl
March 20, 2008
Eric,
As we near the 1 year anniversary of the day you were taken away from all of us, I pause and give thanks.
Thanks that I was fortunate enough to meet you and see that smile up close and personal, thanks that you were so wonderful to everyone you met, thanks for the great racer you were. Special thanks for watching over John Force and your other NHRA family members in their times of need. Still missing you but remember all the things that made you a shining star.
January 4, 2008
Eric, I love and miss you everyday. You will always be in my heart and will never be forgotten.
Edmund Medlen
November 4, 2007
If I meet you i know i would have loved you like my own two brothers. So rest in peace little brother,hope to see you soon. WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!
Ange Gideo
October 16, 2007
I miss you Eric!!
You were a great guy and driver!!
You'll live on in our hearts and on our minds forever!!
Always remembered!!
Love ya and miss you tons!!
Cheryl
September 7, 2007
Still missing you Eric! Mint Chocolate Chip was my flavor choice today. It made me smile. In fact, every time I eat ice cream, I instantly think of you...my waistline is cursing you :)
K D
August 13, 2007
Happy Birthday Eric! I love you and miss you. Will have some ice cream for you today!!
walter jeffers
July 22, 2007
will allwas be nober 1 thanks
Ashley Corniliason
July 20, 2007
Eric I will Miss you forever and a day!! Ill miss seeing you at the track at breakfast ect. i love you eric!!
July 15, 2007
I love you and I miss you Eric!
July 14, 2007
You are the first thing I think about in the morning and the last at night. I miss you so much. We never met, but I feel like I have lost my best friend. I love you Eric.
K Douglas
May 30, 2007
What curls, what eyes, what a smile you had!! I miss you Eric.
Mimi Medlen
May 8, 2007
ERIC...The hole in my heart is as large as the Grand Canyon, but the memories you have left will fill it some day. You have the greatest fans ever... Your family including the JFR family, Brandon and JR miss you greatly.
I Love You......MOM
Amber Metzker
April 30, 2007
Rest in Peace Eric. He will be truly missed by many. It will not be the same, at each race without him, but don't forget he's there we just can't see him yet.
Jean Opal
April 14, 2007
My heart and prays go out to The Family of Eric Medlen. We were at Englishtown New Jersey when we talk with Eric. He was so nice to us and when said to him we hope we weren't bothing him he said that he was here for his fans and we the fans were there for him. He had such a nice smile. May God bless you all help you all at this time of great sadness. Take care! My family and I will miss him very much. Hold on to the memories of him, he will always be with you.
MICHAEL GAARDER
April 14, 2007
Eric,You will be dearly missed.It was truley a pleasure to meet you and spend some time with you in Seattle last year,You were a great role modle for the kids and all of the fans.You'll be missed but never forgotten!!!Race in peace.From everyone at MOTOR OIL SUPPLY SEATTLE WASHINGTON
thomas murphy
April 14, 2007
my prayers are with you and everyone who knew him!!! i cannot tell you in words how much he will be missed!!
Cecilia Rader
April 12, 2007
Eric was a gentleman and credit to his profession. I've had several opportunities to have dinner at his family's restaurant in Oakdale, CA and visited his "Wall of Fame." I had a photo taken with Eric at finals October 2006 in Las Vegas, NV and will cherish the memento....my heartfelt condolences to his family & JFR.
Norm Wade
April 11, 2007
A GREAT Man in his career.......Long live N.H.R.A.
domingo alicea
April 10, 2007
eric was a shinning star he always have that extra motivation im a team force fan and eric was my wife favorite we always remenber him as a champ
Andre Moen
April 9, 2007
My condoleences on the loss of Eric. I loved watching him race and believe he would have been the Funny Car champion in the next couple of years.
Greg Fleetwood
April 8, 2007
I felt a great loss when I heard about Eric. I wish I would not have missed the Phoenix race this year. I feel like I missed out on something big. Everyone at our local dragstrip is feeling the loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to the Medlen family
Danny Parker
April 8, 2007
We are sorry to herar of your loss.
May God Bless Your Family.
Mikal Davenport
April 7, 2007
God bless and farewell. My prayers go out to the Medlen's. May you rest in peace Eric Thank you for everything you put forth in this sport. I will cherish the picture of us together at P.I.R 05' (pacific international raceway) you will be greatly missed.
Frank Bay
April 7, 2007
I will truly miss you, your passion, your love of life and the sport of drag racing, were quite refreshing and a great diversion from everyday life. I looked forward to seeing you and JFR on Saturday Qualifying and Sunday finals. If I had a son I would want him to be just like you. My heart and prayers go out to your Mom, Dad and family both at home and at JFR.
BTW I tried your Ice Cream Therapy. I must say a Gallon of Choclate Chip didn't ease the pain and sorrow, my friend. But for the rest of my life I will always think of you when I watch the F/C's or eat ice cream, A wise man once said that "A man is not dead until He is Forgotten" I promise, you will not be forgotten, I also promise you "will" be missed. Ford lover and racer 1963 to the present. E M will be on my mustang after paint and you'll ride along on a real fast steet machine.
Mike Petraitis
April 7, 2007
Eric when someone passes on I have ways of remembering them I remember meeting you last year in Madison Illinois I talked to you and had my picture taken with you .People asked me this week why I have been sad and I told them about you now everytime I look up in the sky and see a plane flying over and there is a white trail of white smoke I think that your in heaven doing a burnout at the starting line .You had many fans you had a great crew and a great dad you drove for a great team I know what they are going through and how they feel just want to let you know that you are in my thoughts .I know your family John Forces family everyone in NHRA all your fans will miss you .So do us all a favor get a good reaction time try not to red light and remember you are one great person.
Mike and Kathy Berry
April 6, 2007
Eric -- Thank you for treating our grandsons as the special young guys that they are. In one brief moment, you became a perfect role model for them, not as race fans, but as good people.
I wish we could have shared a win with you at Topeka.
Keep smiling, buddy.
Cassandra Immenschuh
April 6, 2007
How truly heartbroken I still feel about the loss of Eric Medlen. My heart goes out to the Medlen family and to the John Force family. I will always remember the kindness he showed my young sons at Heartland Park. He obviously was a great guy and will be sadly missed. God bless you Eric.
Mike and Charlotte Hoxie
April 6, 2007
We are sending our prayers and thoughts to the Medlen family and force racing.May God be with you all.
Roger Mims
April 6, 2007
I can't imagine working a job that requires me to put my life on the line like Eric did. My sympathy is with his family during this time. I pray for spiritual renewal for his family and friends.
Tammie (Pnut) Robison
April 5, 2007
When I first saw Eric, I decided he was the guy to watch! I have Erics autograph and he was so pleasant and friendly! We were already Force fans and Eric fit right in. All the sympathy and blessing go out to all of you at a time like this! We will all miss Eric much! You all have a special racing angel now.
Gerry & Rick Whitehead
April 5, 2007
God Bless the family, friends and team Force. May He continue to provide you with strength, love and peace.
Walter & Anne Toews
April 5, 2007
To the Medlen family & John Force Racing Team. You have our deepest sympathy on the loss Eric. We enjoyed watching him race. May God bless him.
Pat Landers
April 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go to Eric's family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Gods speed Eric.
Donna Green
April 4, 2007
We want to that it was a pleasure to meet Eric Medlen In Las Vegas last year. He was so very kind and my husband and I will never forget Eric. He will be in our hearts forever. He is a beautiful person.
Sincerely , Dan Donna Green 4/4/2007
Heather McBride-Curtis
April 4, 2007
To the Medlen Clan, words can never express the great sorrow of the loss of such a beautiful soul. Eric's smile always seemed to reach his sparkeling eyes. I wish I would of had the pleasure of meeting him. The racing world will never be the same. He brought a new prospective to racing. He never seemed to have a nasty word about anyone. He was one of a kind. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your son with the world, he will forever be missed.
tomas jore & family
April 4, 2007
The void left by by Eric's loss can't ever be filled, but in time you'll be able to think of Eric and it won't hurt so bad, and that's when the wonderful memories will come, putting a simle on your and making you laugh. I don't think that you ever get over the loss of a child - it's not the natural order of things. Nothing anyone can say makes it hurt less - even though we all mean well and we all want to make the hurt go away. So, just remember that you and your family are surrounded by people that love you and we are just standing here waiting to help in any way we can.
art and kate scott
April 4, 2007
our thoughts and prayers are with the medlen family and with force racing.although we never met eric his smile and laugh showed a truly gentle man who loved his family, friends and who was able to make an ordinary day special, with his friendly smile and easy going way. eric you will be greatly missed but never forgotten, you set the standards high for all who will follow in your footsteps
"Whoop-Ass" racing Satava brothers
April 4, 2007
Just a note of thanks to the Medlen and Force familys for sharing a son and one of the best people to ever participate in and represent this sport
GOD SPEED ERIC
Rich and Laura
April 4, 2007
Dear Mr. Medlen:
Thank you for sharing your son with us. Thank you for showing us that a father and son can work in harmony together. That a father and son can have fun and achieve something special together. That a son can admire and respect a father, just as a father can admire and respect his son. That a hug no matter where or when is the best thing we all can do. We thank you, sir, for allowing us to see this between a father and son.
Thank you Eric. Thank you for the joy that you have given us. For your smile that seemed to never end. Showing us the love and respect that you had for your father, Mr Force, your teammates and your friends.
May we never forget and may all us wear that smile and show that same zest for life. May we all learn this from a person that we never met but felt we all knew.
Thank you Mr. Medlen, Mr. Force, the Medlen and Force families. Thank you Eric. And God, please make all members of the racing community safe as they thrill their fans.
Kerry Tjalsma
April 4, 2007
Eric you were a blessing.
Thank you for the time you gave to so many. Thank you for taking Shari's picture in the Funny Car last year at Infinion, It meant so much to us.
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Pete & Kerry
Tina Charnitsky
April 4, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Eric, the Medlen family, and John Force racing. I never had the opportunity to meet Eric or to see him race live, but I did become a huge fan over the last year. What a great race car driver. I am sure that he would have won the championship had he had more time to race. It is so hard to lose such a great person and when I say great - he was truly great in every way. Sometimes God needs the great ones in heaven just as much as we need them here on earth. Eric will always be with us. God bless Eric, the Medlen's, and John Force.
Jordan S.
April 4, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss. Eric you will be missed by a greeat deal of people! Racing won't ever be the same without Eric's loving smile around. Eric made everyone's day a bright and happy one. Everyone at the Las Vegas Strip will miss him lighting up our day. All the Jr's give you our blessings.
C. Poot
April 4, 2007
The world, and the world of racing, has lost a wonderful man with a very contagious smile. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and fans, he will be greatly missed.
Laura and Rich
April 4, 2007
Dear Mr. Medlen:
Thank you for sharing your son with us. Thank you for showing us that a father and son can work in harmony together. That a father and son can have fun and achieve something special together. That a son can admire and respect a father, just as a father can admire and respect his son. That a hug no matter where and when is the best thing we all can do. We thank you, sir, for allowing us to see this between a father and son.
Thank you Eric. Thank you for the joy that you have given us. For your smile that seemed to never end. To show us the love and respect that had for your father, Mr. Force, your teammates and your friends.
May we never forget and may all us wear that smile and show that same zest for life. May we learn all this from a person that we never met but felt we all knew.
Thank you Mr. Medlen, Mr. Force, the Medlen and Force families. And thank you Eric.
Peter Goldsmith
April 4, 2007
You always will be a true gentleman
in your words and in your actions
Gary Dunn
April 3, 2007
you will be sadly missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.I am sure you are looking down on us all now.God Bless You
Debbie Haydon
April 3, 2007
Words cannot describe the loss of Eric Medlen and what it means to the drag racing community. His personality and attitude toward life was something rare and his passing is such a profound loss to his family and the JFR family. He will be forever remembered as one of the most geniunely thoughtful, caring people I have had the opportunity to meet.
Dave Curtis
April 3, 2007
I would to like express my condolences to the Medlen and Force Families. I never met Eric but when I read about his accident I felt like I had lost a good friend. He will be missed.
Scott Johnson
April 3, 2007
Mr. Force and team will never be the same. I am getting goosebumps as I type this. Our family enjoys the races on sats and suns until Eric, John or Robert and now Ashley loses. We acually will turn the channel (sometimes) if all are eliminated. God speed team Force.. Godspeed Medlen family. The Johnson family loves you all. You all bring Happiness and Excitment to our family.
Charlene Posekany
April 3, 2007
Dear God,
I hope you are taking good care of Eric. You know his family sent him to you on March 23,2007. That was hard for them to do, but they knew that you was calling him. I sure you know that he is a kind man, willing to help anyone that is in need. A true friend, to every one that crossed his path, even though they were strangers. And man so full life and love . He will make a lot of friends living with you, in heaven as he did living here on earth. I'm sure that you know that a lot of hearts are aching and a lot of tears are being shed for Eric . questions are being asked why Eric, ? But you are the only one that knows why? God, in closing please take care of Eric. For is is greatly missed here on earth. As a NHRA Drag Racer, son, and true friend, and just only hell of a guy ! You broke the mold when you made him.
thanks God for listening
Signed, A heart broken NHRA Fan
T Beck
April 3, 2007
My deepest sympathies go to the Medlen family, his NHRA family, his friends and family in Oakdale, California, and his fans. This is such a tragedy, and I hope that Gods hands can help you heal, and know that Eric is with his maker, and no longer in any pain. He died doing what made him happy and something he truly loved i believe because it was done with his best friend his father! You seem like such an amazing family! I hope you continue on in Eric's honor.
God Bless you all.
Terry Prince
April 3, 2007
RIP Eric.
Your sunshine reached every fan.
You were an idol to children and a shining example to all.
We mourn your passing and celebrate your life as a dream come true.
Godspeed.
Danny Evanns
April 3, 2007
God Bless the Medlen and John Force Family for the loss of their only son Eric.Drag Racing is blessed for having a great, unselfish,nice person racing and giving a 110% effort all the time.I will win a race myself oneday and want to dedicate my victory to Eric Medlen. see ya buddy.
Vivian Villegas
April 3, 2007
My sympathy goes out to the Medlen family and John Force Racing team. Eric you will always be in our hearts you have touched so many people in nhra it was a sad day for me when I heard the news I was so heart broken. You left this earth a little so soon. Rest in Peace. GOD BLESS YOU WE WILL MISS YOU. I was very emotional when JR Todd and Ron Capps dedicated the trophies to your father I got so teary eye that I still can't believe you are gone. GODSPEED MY FRIEND. THANKS FOR BEING A GREAT SUPERSTAR IN MY EYES.
Greg Carter
April 3, 2007
Eric, you're simply the best!!My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and JFR. Every race I watch you will always be in my thoughts. Treasured are the memories I carry from the track time with you, you will never be forgotten.
Steve LeRoy
April 3, 2007
We'll miss you Eric. You made a difference. Your spirit will always be with us. God's Speed.
Jeanette Livingston
April 3, 2007
It has been a difficult time for those of us who follow Drag Racing. Eric was such a bright light,and a great kid. To JFR and Eric's parents, we too feel your lost. Eric maybe you can explain to my mother when you meet her what Drag Racing is, and why I could not talk to her on Sunday afternoon when I would be watching Racing when she called, and would say, you're watching what?, or who is John Force. We will miss you Eric.
Wayne & Betty Madison
April 2, 2007
Oh, my gosh, your gone, we love you eric, we will never forget you, you will be missed,from your drag racing fans in Michigan. Wayne & Betty........
MARCO SCHOLLITT
April 2, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Van Laffoon
April 2, 2007
I've been a drag racing fan for a lot of years. I've been present at races where people died, but it doesn't help my pain of losing another friend. The drag racing community is pretty small in comparison to the other motor sports, but I can tell you we love all the guys who race. Most of us are people who have been down a drag strip and wish we could be a pro. We hurt alot when our heros die; Eric was a hero. I know this is the worst thing that could ever happen to pro drag racers like John Medlen and John Force, but I also know they love what they do. The same thing that keeps me going to every race I can go to. I'm hurting alot for Eric's loss, but I know he's like me and will be at every drag race he can...
Chelsea Kong
April 2, 2007
Eric Medlen was the best funny car driver he was so nice and he loved to race it was very sad to see him go we all wish he came back and we will miss him
roy evans
April 2, 2007
eric was a friend and a good race car driver. i love eric i was one of his fans i use to go and watch him race all the time.he may be gone but he's not forgotten. roy evans valley
GARY JONES
April 2, 2007
NO WORDS CAN EXPLAIN THE PAIN IN MY HEART FOR THE WHOLE MEDLEN AND FORCE FAMILIES. I NEVER MET ERIC,BUT I FEEL AS THOUGH I HAD.GOD SPEED TO YOU ERIC
Ed, Vivian & Stephanie Figueroa
April 2, 2007
Our condolences are with Eric's family and John Force Racing team. We met Eric a few years ago at Englishtown, NJ. He was one of the nicest drivers he was always there for his fans and took the time to sign autographs and take pictures. My daughter took a picture with him last year we will always treasure it. GOD BLESS YOU THANKS.
Ed, Vivian & Stephanie Figueroa
April 2, 2007
To Eric's family
Our condolence are with you all and just want to say that we met Eric a few years ago at Englishtown, NJ and he signed our picutre for our daughter and also took a picture with her and she was so happy we are John Force Team fans always have been. he was one of the nicest drivers and took the time to take pictures and sign autographs for his fans. Just want to say thanks Eric. WE WILL MISS YOU ALOT. YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED WE LOVE YOU ERIC THANKS FOR JUST BEING YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU. That picture with my daughter meant alot to her we will always treasure
Bob & Linda Bugbee
April 2, 2007
To Eric Medlen's family and the John Force NHRA family, Eric was a life force that lit up every time he smiled. He was so full of life, and seemed to enjoy every moment, we can all take a lesson from that. We live in Yorba Linda and have enjoyed watching the Team Force race, and always loved seeing Eric with his positive attitude and kindness to those around him. We will miss his fun-loving antics during races and making everyone feel good for just being around such a positive guy. NHRA will have a huge hole in it's heart for a long, long time, if not forever. People like Eric are never replaced, and never forgotten. The Medlen Family and the Force Family will be in our prayers, but remember, Eric loved NHRA Funny Car and he would want you all to continue racing. The world was a better place because of Eric, and he will be missed. Bob & Linda Bugbee, Yorba Linda, CA
Bill & Linda Sturges
April 2, 2007
Eric's love for his father and the sport of Drag Racing were a joy to watch. It is such a tragedy to lose one so young and so talented. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. I know he will be up there watching over his friends and teammates as they go down the track. God speed, Eric!
Yvette Tyree
April 2, 2007
Our sincere condolences to the Medlin family in this time of loss and to the Force Team, as we all know he will be missed on the track, in the rodeo arena and in the fans hearts. Rest in Peace Eric...you will never be forgotten.
Tina & Gus Lasser
April 2, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Medlen Family, John Force Racing and all of the many freinds that Eric has left behind. My husband and I met Eric at the JFR shop the weekend of his first professional debut with JFR, he was super nice chatting with my husband about his car and we got lots of great pictures with him which when we took them back the following year for him to sign he remembered us. HOW COOL is that! He will be missed and remembered forever.
Cindy Pristash
April 2, 2007
My husband and I want to express our thoughts and prayers to Eric's family, both real and extended, at this time. We had the pleasure of meeting him in September in Reading and found him to be a wonderful human being and great racer. He took time for autographs and pictures and always had a smile for his fans. A lot of people could learn a few life lessons on how to live life to the fullest by his example. He will be sorely missed not only by the racing community but by the human community. Rest In Peace, Eric.
Julie Kennedy
April 2, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Eric and the John Force team. God Sped.
MARCO SCHOLLITT
April 1, 2007
I WATCH NHRA DRAGRACING ON ESPN, I
LOVE THE SPORT THE DRIVERS ARE THE BEST IN THE NITRO CLASS THAY MEANS MORE TO ME. JOHN FORCE WON ALOT OF CHAMPIONSHIPS. WHEN HE PUT ONE OF THE BEST ERIC MEDLEN IN ONE OF HES FUNNY CARS HE PUT THE MOST BEST MAN TO DRIVE ONE OF HES CARS! ERIC MEDLEN IS A CHAMPION TO BE AND A CHAMPION TO ME IN MY HEART I REALLY LIKED ERIC MEDLEN , HE WAS THE BEST MAKE ME FILL GOOD TO WATCH FUNNY CARS MORE OR THE SPORT IN ALL . I LOVE HOT RODS AND DRAGRACING! ERIC MEDLEN LIVES IN MY HEART FOREVER!!!!
Jonathan Barnett
April 1, 2007
Eric's death is not a tragedy in the real sense. Eric lived life to the fullest and he made the most of what talent God gave him. What more can a man ask for, but to love his family and his job - that's living life abundantly. God Bless you Eric Medlen for showing us true happiness and love.
John Zebeluk
April 1, 2007
I loved watching eric race and he was full of such passion,may that same passion help all of FAMILY and friends in this very difficult time.
Sergio & Amber Quinones
April 1, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with Eric's family and the Force Team. Eric was great at what he did and will be greatly missed.
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