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for TERRY ERICKSON
William H Warrick III MD
March 16, 2020
Sometimes it takes a while to know how to respond to things sent to me and it took quite a while to come up with this. Sherry, if you are still with us, Terry and I were Fraternity Brothers in Phi Kappa Tau. When I was released from the Army Security Agency, the Army Branch of NSA, the National Security Agency, I got a 5-month Early Out because I had been in Korea, still considered a War Zone even now, my flight from Washington State had a layover in Chicago and I heard Terry's name on the audio so I asked at the gate where he was so I could seem. They told me where his office was so I walked to it and lo and Behold, he was on the phone with Brizz, and I got to say hello to him as well. When the plane was ready to depart he walked me onto the plane and put me in First Class and told the Flight Attendant to give my a split of Champagne. It was the best way to come home, First Class with a split of Champagne. I'll never forget that. He was such a natural leader that when a ship that he was on off the coast of Vietnam had to take over command because the Captain had a Mental Breakdown, Terry, who may have been just a Lt JG or possibly a full Lt led it when very likely there were other officers on board with a higher rank than Terry. That is the kind of natural Leader that he was. Buzz Bruggeman was the one who told me about this and one of my Tri-Care Patients who was a retired Naval Officer that worked in the Pentagon, knew about it and confirmed the incident. Relieving the Captain of a ship at Sea in a War Zone is extremely rare. Terry was one of the Leaders who got it done.
Don Brady
March 4, 2012
Hi Sherri,
You don't know me, but I was a shipmate and roomate of Terry's in Norfolk in 1968-9. He was a great guy, but kept wrecking his corvettes! We had some memorable times in those years. He and I drove back to Chicago in 1969 when he got out of the Navy and I was on my way to VN. We arrived on the day of the Washington Park riot and drove through the aftermath. I lost touch with him after he moved back to Chicago from the LA area and regret not staying in touch even more now that he is gone. The "Wine Doctor" lived life to the absolute fullest and we are all diminished by his passing. I send my deepest personal regrets over your loss.
Don Brady
Dawn & Greg Sulek
March 4, 2012
Sherry,
I have thought about you often during this past difficult year of 1st Holidays & Occasions. He will be always with you & with each passing day he will bring you more strength & comfort in remembering all the good times & put a smile on your face.
Love to you always,
Dawn & Greg
March 3, 2012
For those who haven't, re-connect with Sherry at this difficult time for her, the one-year anniversary of Terry's passing.
Bill Warrick
Phi Tau
Coe '66
Darlene Zurek
September 23, 2011
Sherri, I did find out about Terry until yesterday on East Leyden class reunion site. I graduated with Terry in 1961. Terry and I went to Rhodes School in River Grove. Please, accept my deepest regrets at you loss. Darlene (Stricklin) Zurek
March 15, 2011
Terry was one of a kind! He was always laughing and was a great football player at Coe where I was in the fraturnity with him.
I'll never forget his Pontiac convertable...in fact I was with him when the top of it ripped off and was thrown in the ditch as we were going about 50 mph!
Missed him at the Phi Tau reunion with Brizz and all.
I will always have fond memories of him.
My sympathies to all.
Joe Manatrey
Dawn Sulek
March 13, 2011
My Dear Friend, Sherri,
Again, I am sooo sorry for your loss. He was TRUELY the Love of Your Life & You were His. This Great Love should give you confort in knowing that he will always be watching over you & will be with you wherever you go & whatever you do.He will always be there. Talk to him...He will hear you.
Love to you alway, Dawn (Hartley Sulek)
March 12, 2011
Dear Sherri,
We are sooo sorry for your loss of the love of your life. Our deepest sympathy go to you. He & you will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Love, Dawn & Greg Sulek
March 11, 2011
Dear Sherri,
My deepest sympathy on your loss of Terry. He was brilliant, and always walked to the beat of a different drummer. I'm sure that's what you loved about him. May fond memories ease your pain.
Georgene Ross, Prospect Hts., IL
Greg Couper
March 11, 2011
Sherri,
I am so sorry for your loss. I often think of Terry as I travel through airports and frequently tell
"Terry Stories" to young people interested in the airline business.
I was consistantly amazed by his intelligence, insight and tireless dedication to whatever project he worked on. His friends and family need only to walk through the O'Hare or Denver Airports to understand the size and complexity of the projects Terry worked on over his career at United. Much of what works well at those airports is entirely the result of Terry's tireless commitment to getting it right. In many ways those two buildings are on going monuments to his work and the kind of person he was.
I also remember a Hallowen party years ago when someone turned up dressed as Frankenstein. He never spoke a word and everyone at the party spent the entire evening trying to figure out who was under the long robes and green make up with a nail in his head. No one ever did. It wasn't until late in the night as we all headed home that Frankenstein fessed up to his "inner Terry". Best costume I have ever seen and absolutely typical of the the fun side of Terry.
Please know that our thoughts are with you and that our many memories of Terry will live on forever.
Greg and Kathryn Couper
Rich Tosi
March 11, 2011
Sherri, I am so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. I had the pleasure of being one of Terry's team-mates a Coe. We used to hitchhike home (back when you could) together to Chicago during our Freshman year.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Di Anna Stack-Oskorep
March 11, 2011
Sherri, I was sadden to read about the passing of your life partner! You are a special lady and my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Love Di Anna Stack-Oskorep
Denny Kittler
March 11, 2011
Sherri,
The minute I read of Terry's passing from Bob Brizzolara's email to Coe College my memory leaped back to the early 60's and the fun years I enjoyed playing football with Terry as the opposite offensive end that he played. I remember Terry as a dedicated jock and leader within his fraternity and campus...and his good looks made him very popular with the Coe girls. These are sad times for your family but it should be comforting to know Terry left those he met and interacted with feeling glad they got to know him. God Bless you.
Denny Kittler
'65 - Coe
March 11, 2011
Sherri,
My thoughts and preyers are with you and the loss of your life partner. You are a wonderful loving human being. I am grateful that you were in my life for many of years. You are a special lady, with a glowing smile! Love Di Anna Stack-Oskorep
March 10, 2011
Sherri, I am so sorry to read of Terry's passing. I think of you, and the Customer Relations team often. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dona Reese
March 10, 2011
Sherri, its a great picture of Terry in the Guest Book. He looks great and he was a great guy. He was a person who stood out in any crowd and attracted outstanding people to him. I like in his obituary where it says he was golf co-ordinatior at Countryside Golf Club and not Countryside Country Club. I am a public course kind of guy too.
Bill Warrick,
Gainesville Fl.
March 10, 2011
Sherri,so sorry to read the sad news about Terry. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Norm Pettit (Parker, CO.)
Bob Brizzolara
March 10, 2011
Sherri, I had the the fun and fulfilling experiences of being with Terry in Florida, California and Denver. It was a real treat to live close-by you in the Northwest suburbs. Coe, football, economics, realestate, the airlines, golf, the military, etc., Terry was cognizant about many things and it was always fun to discuss life with him and do things together.
I am so sorry, he is gone and I empathise with your loss. However, it is wonderful to remember the great past. It is only because we were all so fortunate for so many years that we now have sorrow. So, ironically, we are blessed, way-ahead-of-the-game and I pray that you can try to understand this.
March 10, 2011
Sherri, I often think about you. So sorry about Terry.
Audrey Kutilek
Joe Celosky
March 10, 2011
Sorry to hear about Terry's passing. He and I worked together at UA and traveled together on a number of occasions. Our last adventure was at the new Denver Intl Airport. He was a character and will be missed.
March 10, 2011
Sherri, Anne and I were stunned to hear this news. We remember so many wonderful times with Terry and later in life with you. Our time in Tucson comes to mind. All of us, as brothers, are diminished without Terry. We cannot imagine how deeply this effects you and are there for you when you need us. Please call when you are ready. 612-839-5935. Our hearts go out to you at this tragic time.
Scott & Anne Jones
Jackie Loutzenhiser
March 10, 2011
Sherri, I am so sorry to hear about Terry's passing. You are in our hearts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Dan Guenther
March 10, 2011
Sherri, Cheryl and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. The times that we got together seemed like yesterday. I remember when Terry and I went to the 20th anniversary of "The Wall" together in Washington D.C. and what a special time we had there. I know that he was respected by those who served with him on his swift boat during the Vietnam War. All of us in the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity will remember Terry's contributions as well as the good times we had. Those of us, like Bob Brizzolara and Dick DeWald, who played football with Terry, will also remember what a fine athlete he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dan and Cheryl Guenther
Don Eberlein
March 10, 2011
Sherri, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Don Eberlein
Charlee Geerling
March 9, 2011
Sherri, I am so so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Call me when you want to talk. Your buddy, Charlee
Lynda Oros
March 9, 2011
Sherri,
I am so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. We worked together for a number of years. He was a brilliant man. I learned a great deal from him and the things he worked on and developed are a tribute to his knowledge and thoroughness. What a legacy he left to United. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Erickson family. Live, Love and Laugh in his memory. Sincerely, Lynda Oros
March 9, 2011
Hi Sherri,
Please accept my thoughts and prayers for your loss. I had the privilage and pleasure of working closely with Terry for many of those 30 years. Take care Sherri.
Jim Hargis
jennifor acosta
March 9, 2011
Im so sorry Sheri, youre in my thoughts my friend.
jennifor acosta
March 9, 2011
Im so sorry Sheri to hear of Terry's passing. You are in my thoughts my friend.
March 9, 2011
Sherri I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ed Berend
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