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When I got to 7-10, he was a E-4 that I looked up to. Really helped me. Created good memories. Gone but not forgotten brother!
Nate Howard
September 25, 2025 | Friend


Arlington Heights, Illinois
Eric T. Diederich of Colorado Springs, CO, was born March 11, 1986 in Park Ridge, IL to Thomas and Susan (nee Klos) Diederich. He passed away September 13, 2013 in Colorado Springs, CO. Eric was a graduate of John Hersey High School and Western Illinois University. He served with the U.S. Army...
Read MoreWhen I got to 7-10, he was a E-4 that I looked up to. Really helped me. Created good memories. Gone but not forgotten brother!
Nate Howard
September 25, 2025 | Friend
Ed my brother, I miss you and think about you often. I hope you're keeping that tank motor pool dress right dress. I hope you're resting easy. Till we meet again at Fiddler's Green.
Mike Siegfried
March 05, 2025 | Other
Rest easy buddy. I miss you and think about you often. I will be in Chicago end of this month. Would like to stop by and pay my respects if someone can share where he´s resting at.
joel mcnees
September 16, 2021 | Friend

Freedom is not free. Thank you, Eric, you paid the price with your life to protect your fellow U.S.A. citizens. May God shine upon you abundantly. With love, your cousin, Mary Ann Diederich-Peterson
Mary Ann Peterson
July 06, 2014 | Franklin Park, IL
On this Veteran's Day holiday, we are thinking of Eric with so much appreciation for his sacrifice. Words cannot express the sorrow your family is going through. Please know Eric will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him forever. You should be very proud of your son and what he has done in his life. Feel free to contact us even if it is just to talk about the sharing of simple moments. With love, Cousins Mary Ann (Diederich) & Charlie Peterson
Mary Ann (Diederich) & Charlie Peterson
November 11, 2013 | Franklin Parki, IL
Dear Tom & Family,
With deep sorrow and a heavy heart I'm so sorry to hear about your son. Words don't seem to fill this void.
My prayers for strength guidance and inner peace are with you and family.
Sincerely, Kimberly P. LGH
September 26, 2013
Ed you are sorely missed by all your fellow troopers from 7-10 Apache Trp. one of the most generous people i will ever know. ATTACK!! RIP ED
joel marble
September 25, 2013 | Avondale, AZ
Dear Aunt Barbara,
Cousins: Tom, Sue and Robbie,
and family,
We are sorry to hear of Eric's passing. May he rest in peace. We will always appreciate what this young soldier has done in service for our country. He must have been an extremely loving and caring man to offer his life for our protection and freedom.
With our love and respect,
Mary Ann (Diederich) & Charles Peterson
Mary Ann Diederich-Peterson
September 23, 2013 | Franklin Park, IL
Robbie,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Eric. I really liked his personality and his great sense of humor. He always made me laugh. I enjoyed visiting with him at your house whenever he was home. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Love,
Marna
September 21, 2013 | Ottawa, IL