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Craig & Kristen Filaski
May 21, 2011
Dear Laura and Family,
I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Bill. I am honored to have known Chief Erickson for 8 years while at Sector Delaware Bay and am proud to have served along side him. His big smile and positive attitude will be sorely missed. We will keep you in our prayers.
LCDR Craig Filaski
brent collins
May 21, 2011
Laura, Sorry for your lost Bill was one of the good ones . I just buried my mom the thursday before Mother's Day. So hearing about Bill really hit me hard my prayers are with you and the family. Brent Collins
May 19, 2011
Laura,
I am so shocked and heartbroken. I can't imagine how you and your family are right now. I will keep you in my prayers. Diana Hug
May 19, 2011
Dear Laura and family, So very sorry for your loss. All of us on night shift are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.Take care. Leslie Miller and night shift staff.
May 19, 2011
Laura,
So sorry about the loss of your husband. I remember how kind you were when my husband Tommy died. My prayers are with you and your family. Hold onto the wonderful memories you shared!
Polly
Lou Konecsny
May 17, 2011
Dear Erickson Family,
Your husband and father will be missed by everybody that knew him. He was a "good" man. He was dedicated to the Coast Guard and his country. As a "Coastie", he was part of our family, and we feel the loss too!
Lou Konecsny
Bill McKinstry
May 17, 2011
Dear Erickson Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He and I worked together at Sector Delaware Bay sometime ago. He definitely brought joy to all us during his days at the Sector. My deepest condolences and sympathies go out to you at this most difficult of times.
Bill McKinstry
Joan Poli
May 17, 2011
Dear Erickson Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tori is a great friend to our daughter and a joy whenever she is with our family. If there is anything you need please let us know.
Joan & Rob Poli
Christine May
May 17, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
May 16, 2011
Dear Laura, Tory and Michael,
When ever I think of Bill, I always crack a smile. As long as we keep him in our thoughts and prayers, he will always be with us. It was an honor to serve with him as a fellow Chief in the Coast Guard Reserve.
Rich,Marie,Shannon and Caitlin Clavner
Arlene Pesta
May 16, 2011
Dear Laura,
I am very sad to hear the news about your husband Bill. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Love, Arlene Pesta Pennswood Village
Marcia Makadon
May 16, 2011
Dear Mrs Erickson: My thoughts are with you. I knew Bill for about 12 years when I was a Planning Commissioner. He was there for me during the very difficult casino hearings and I will never forget his good humor and willingness to try to make things go smoothly. It was a challenge and I and his colleagues all knew he was up to the task. He will be missed by friends and colleagues and you have my deepest sympathy.
Marcia Makadon
May 16, 2011
Dear Laura,Tori & Michael,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Bill was one of the nicest men we have ever met. Always had a smile on his face.
God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Cliff, Cris and Charlene Maloney
sharon battalia
May 16, 2011
Dear Laura, Tori, & Michael,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult & sad time.
May god bless all of you and comfort you in the coming days.
Sincerely,
Sharon, Tom & Michael Battalia
(Joyce Dimaio's daughter & family)
The Canales Family
May 16, 2011
We are deeply saddened for your loss. Your neighbors all mourn with you during this difficult time. May all your loving memories together bring you comfort and peace in the days and months to come.
David Leitinger
May 16, 2011
Dear Laura, Tori and Michael,
Bill was one of the finest examples of a good man and a good citizen I ever knew. I admired and respected him and I'm extremely grateful for all the time I was able to spend with him. It was an honor to work with Bill and he influenced me in many ways. Just thinking of all the work we did together and the good times we had. I will miss him deeply every day.
My deepest condolences – if there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to call.
MSTC David Leitinger
Cape May Chiefs
May 16, 2011
Dear Erickson family our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bill will be truly missed in the Chiefs Mess.
Cape May Chiefs
Maureen Cunningham-Strong
May 16, 2011
Sandi,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,your son, your sister and niece and nephew at this most difficult time. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Maureen Cunningham-Strong & John Strong
Dolores Barker
May 16, 2011
Dear Laura & Family,
My heart goes out to all of you with the sudden death of your husband. I can sympathize with you since I was in the same position 16 years ago and if I can be of any assistance in the coming days please let me know.
Your neighbor Dolores Barker
May 16, 2011
Dear Mrs. Erickson and Family,
Our chief's mess will sorely miss Bill's insight and good humor. Hoping your good memories bring comfort to you and yours.
In sympathy,
HSC Randi Ward, Sector Delaware Bay
Vic Davis
May 16, 2011
One of the good guys. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sorry for all of our loss.
May 16, 2011
Laura, Tori and Michael, Bill was such a special person who loved his family above anything else in the world. I will remember him joking and laughing with us on Thursday and that he was happy during his time with us. I only wish that I could bear the burden of your pain so that you could remember the joy he brought to your lives. He was a great man of unquestioning principles and it was an honor to know him and be included in his life.
Paula Brumbelow.
May 15, 2011
Dear Laura and family,
I am sorry for you loss. I worked with Bill at Sector Delaware Bay. While we did not work that closely together, he was a belowved leader and will be missed. My thoughts are with you.
LCDR Michelle Watson, USCGR
Jo-Ann Sheppard Yust
May 15, 2011
Dear Laura and family,
My daughter just called me and told me of Bill's passing. I am truly sorry for your loss. I still remember our Chief's Initiation and all the time that we worked together at Sector Delaware Bay. Our Coast Guard Family means a great deal to those of us who have been stationed together for so long. He will be deeply missed.
Jo-Ann Sheppard Yust
Chief, USCG Reserves, Retired
May 15, 2011
Dear Laura and extended family,
I'm extremely sorry for your loss. Bill was a strong leader in the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay Chief Petty Officer's Mess. I served with him for 3 years and learned much. Bill always spoke his mind and I came to rely and appreciate it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kind Regards,
Craig Henzel
Commander, USCG Reserves
May 15, 2011
Dear Laura and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Bill is a good man and we will miss him greatly.
Marty Gregorski and family
Ed & Carmel McGrath
May 15, 2011
Dear Laura, Tory & Michael,
Please know that we offer you our sympathy and love for your loss. Bill was a wonderful father, husband and friend. He was one of a kind and will be missed by all. We were so fortunate to have him in our lives, even for so brief a time.
Love,
Carmel & Ed
May 15, 2011
Dear Laura,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. John and I have such fond memories of our times together over the years. Please know that if there is anything we can do ,we will be there for you.
Love and Prayers
John, Pamela and Shelby
May 15, 2011
Dear Mrs. E., Tori and Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss and I am thinking about you.
Megan S.
May 15, 2011
Dear Laura, Tori, Michael & family,
Bill was a great Friend and Chief. We miss him already and will fondly remember the times we spent together. In the Coast Guard Reserve - He's always been the "go to" guy whenever we needed advice or a volunteer and was always ready to help. He was there whenever our Nation and Coast Guard needed him. I'll miss our conversations and ride in to drill weekend. We are so sad & sorry for your loss and our loss as well. Jerry and Sheila Conrad
May 15, 2011
Dear Laura, Victoria and Michael,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was agreat guy. I remember being junior counselor upo the club with him. We thought we were so hot because we were the junior counselor. The CCC will sure miss him for everything he did for the club. Janet Mullin Antonyk
Veronica Davies
May 15, 2011
Dear Mrs. Erickson,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Erickson was my sons cub scout leader for a few years. He always said hello and gave a friendly smile. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
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