Eric A. Bala

Hi Janice, So very nice of you to remember Eric and for the kind notes that you have written. I'm living in Scottsdale AZ now and ironically went back to Peoria with my son Drew this past December 6th, (who Eric is his God Father) and went on the ice in between periods for the tribute. I was able to get Eric's and my jersey afterwards. I was also able to get Eric's skates and his last stick that he used. Drew is having them framed and putting them up in his home in Indiana. Mike Olson...

I was just thinking of you and Andy today. I met someone who was from Cicero this morning (we both live in Florida now). She was talking about how she remembered the old neighborhood. She mentioned a family bakery that people used to line up for baked goods every morning when she was growing up, but the last time she had visited it had closed. I have a lot of great memories involving you and the Peoria Blades. I was able to buy pucks last year when they did a tribute at the Peoria...

Miss you Brother. Jeri and the boys are doing great. You would be so proud of Haley, Hannah and Drew--they're all grown up. Judy is wonderful and the best thing that happened to me, I know she misses you too. RIP Bro-Love ya.

Hey Bro- Drew and Mary are doing great and you would be so proud of them. Hannah married Kyle and they also, are doing great--all four of them are successful professionally and have fantastic marriages. You would love Mary and Kyle. Haley still hasn't found the right guy yet, but she will. She's absolutely turned into a beautiful woman and an extremely successful business woman. No grandkids yet, but two grand puppies; Wally a very handsome black English lab and Ruffis, they adopted him...

Hey Bro,
Miss ya. Hannah's getting married to Kyle on Nov 2nd. Drew and Mary are doing great; bought a house and have a beautiful black lab--named Walter. Haley's with Hulu now and loving the west coast. Wish her and Hannah were closer, miss them. Jari's doing great and so are the boys. Bev's girls are doing great and Iris is pregnant. Miss you, Mom, Bev and Dad. May you all be resting in peace.
Love ya Bro.
AB

Hey Bro,
Miss ya. Out with Andree and Roy after Kenny's Dad wake. Andree is dating Tina Spinasanta from the neighborhood.
Drew is getting married this September and you would love Mary. She's great and her and Drew are perfect today. You would approve.
Kyle finally asked me for Hannah's hand; he's solid and he's good for Hannah. The girls are just beautiful; just wish you were here to see them. Haley is doing great at work and has a heart of gold and Hannah is taking care of the...

Everybody is gone except Marianne. Hope Mom, Dad, You and Beverly are altogether having a party up there!
Kids are all grown up and their relationship with Joe and Ben has only grown. It's great to sit back and watch them when they get together. It brings back great memories of you with them.
Miss ya and love ya always,
AB

Miss you more than ever and hope you're resting in peace.
Love ya,
AB

I was watching hockey tonight and started thinking about the Peoria Blades. I lost contact with Eric around 20 years ago when I moved to Florida. I thought I would see if he was on FaceBook. My heart was broken when I found the Obit. He was a great guy, it may be 8 years later, but I know the family still misses him everyday. I thought it might be nice to know someone else is missing him. I used to attend the hockey games with my sister, Kathy Hartman and her husband Keith. We spent a...