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Sonya Morgan
October 26, 2012
My dearest Tyler and Travis,
I just found out about Eric today. Please know I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't even tell you how much I wish I could talk with you both. I am Sonya Morgan. Eric was my first cousin. I am not sure if you remember me or not. I know you both met Grandma Briles, and I remember when you both were small.
I remember when I was young, your dad came down to grandma's and he played his guitar, and he sang. He had the most beautiful voice. That is the only real memory of family time I have of us. I know there were a few other times together, and a couple years ago, I stopped by his business and saw him. Growing up, he was always the person I admired most in my family, though I know he did not know it. I always looked forward to the yearly conventions because I knew I would get to see him.
I have always loved you both, even though I never got to know you well.
With love always! I wish Eric could have realized how much I wanted to be part of his life.
Sonya
Liz Tice
October 18, 2012
With Sympathy...
October 13, 2012
To Eric, I am fortunate to have met you. You are one of the kindest, most gentle and sincere persons I have ever met. I will never forget your sense of humor and your contagious smile. To Ty and Travis...your Dad always spoke so lovingly of you. To your other family members and friends, Eric is now held gently in the hands of God. You are in my prayers and thoughts forever!
Sincerely, Terry Senseny
October 13, 2012
To Eric, I had the opportunity to meet and get to know one of the most gentle souls in the world. Your kindness. hugh heart, and sense of humor will never be forgotten. You touched the hearts of so many people. I know that you are held gently in the hands of God right now, To Travis and Ty, I never got to meet you but know how much your Dad loved you! He always had positive, loving thnigs to say about you. To Eric's other family and friends, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Terry Senseny
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Frank J, Smith
October 9, 2012
Eric,
I really wish now that I had met you earlier in life. From the moment we met, you made me feel as though we were lifelong friends. You inspired me as a business man and I was taken by all the possibilities you saw for new business ventures. I will always cherish the brief time I spent with you, your family and associates this summer. To your loved ones and associates, I give my deepest condolences.
Laura Krotz
October 7, 2012
I will miss Eric. He was fun to talk with. He made me laugh so may times on JWN and on the phone. I am so very sorry for your loss Tyler and Travis. I know he loved you so much, but just couldn't hold on any longer. Cherish the wonderful memories of times you spent with him. Eric continues to be alive through you and your life so live life to the fullest.
October 7, 2012
Travis and Tyler, I am so very sorry about the loss of your father.
Amanda DiCrescenzo
October 7, 2012
Dear Eric, through tears of sorrow I write these words. Through the best and most difficult times you were a true friend to me. You were a true friend to hundreds to people.
Vanessa Gray
October 5, 2012
I will miss you Eric, I am thankful for the last talk and your friendship. I am hopeful you are in God's kingdom and where you are a guardian angel for your loved ones here on earth.
Dan Wensel
October 5, 2012
Tyler and Travis, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and to all who are mourning your father's passing. May you find strength in the support of family and friends and comfort in the precious memories you hold dear.
Diane Lasek
October 5, 2012
I grew up with Eric through Elementary and Junior High and then in our senior year in High School we were photography partners at the G'bo Vocational Center. I got to know Eric very well and could see that his talent as a photographer was outstanding. I still have some of his photo's framed in my office. He had taken great shots of Jackson Browne and his band and shared all of these with me. They are beautiful!! He was a talented, independent, intelligent and generous soul who could always make me laugh. I am very sorry for your loss. But maybe he can teach us all to follow your own path and remain kind to all in your journey.
Jam Ruiz
October 4, 2012
Travis and Tyler, I met your dad three years ago and we became instant friends! He had a generous warm heart, a wonderful quick sense of humor, he made me laugh! He was intelligent, deep and wise. Most importantly he loved you both so very much and was so proud of you!! I will miss him but I know he is dancing with angels looking down and watching over his boys.
Connie Compton
October 4, 2012
What a beautiful and precious soul Eric was. He was a gift to all who knew him. In loving memory of a man who knew how to have fun and make others laugh. He will be missed but will forever live in our hearts.
kay janke moore
October 4, 2012
Rest in His peace, Eric. I went to grade school with Eric. A few of his classmates reconnected on facebook.Eric was a very good kid growing up. He will be missed!
RGD
October 4, 2012
You have my deepest sympathy, Travis and Tyler. Your dad was one of a kind...sweet,funny,generous,smart... Such a great loss. He will be missed.
Christine Wells
October 4, 2012
Love to Tyler and Travis; you are your Father's pride and joy. Last December was profoundly memorable because I got to spend it with all of you. You are both wonderful men and I know that your Dad's love of nature, shared celebration/memory making and his open generous hand has a lot to do with that.
Karen Hughes
October 4, 2012
There will never be another soul like yours. A loss so great and so deep that time will never heal for some.
For all of your words, your music, the wildflowers you picked, the photographs you took, the glances and smiles you gave, the pain that you felt and the love that you gave, my heart bleeds.
For your boys, who you loved so dearly, my prayers and most heartfelt sympathy.
It will be a long and lonely lifetime without you my friend. I know you have found peace and rest in the loving company of the Jesus that you knew to be true.
The eyes to our souls speak without ever saying a word.
Karen Hughes
October 4, 2012
Lola Hunt
October 4, 2012
I grew up with Eric and always enjoyed his company and his love for nature and all its beauty. Eric is and was a very passionate person and will be dearly missed. My prayers are with his sons.
Brianna Karp
October 4, 2012
To Eric's sons and loved ones: Your dad touched hundreds of lives around the world, including mine, so you should be so very proud of him. I never met him in person, but recognized his great humor, wit, kindness, and sensitivity in his writings. He seemed like the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back before worrying about his own needs. Travis and Tyler, he loved you so much and talked about you constantly. Please accept my deepest condolences at this tragic time.
R.I.P., Oompa.
D J
October 4, 2012
I did not know him well, but I feel his loss deeply. He made this world a better place.
Tamra Powlesland
October 4, 2012
I've been friends with your dad for over 3 years and he was one of the most caring, empathetic, loving people I've known. So sorry for your tragic loss, Travis and Tyler. He talked a lot about you both and was very proud of you both.
Robert Theobald
October 4, 2012
My condolences to Tyler and Travis and all who truly love Eric.
He lives on in our hearts.
Elizabeth White
October 4, 2012
I never knew Eric,but I know he was dear to the heart of both family and many friends.I grieve alongside you for
your loss of Eric.
Jason
October 4, 2012
Eric, you were a wonderful, fun-loving person who someone could talk to about anything...although we never met in person. Travis and Ty, you both have my deepest sorrows in this difficult time. J
October 4, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Eric's dear sons. Eric will be missed by many. Thanks to Eric for his help and kind words, always willing to lend support and information to others.I will miss you my friend.
Peace
R w
October 4, 2012
I did not know you but I heard many good things about you from many people.
Sharon Lilly
October 4, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
October 4, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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