Eric Mertl

You have been gone 12 years and I still think of you I hope your taking care of mom and dad in heaven your son is doing well going to unr learning about and planning his life wanting to be a game warden he did take my advice and took the house over the money so he has his first house all his I miss you my brother your brother Rick

My little grouchy German buddy had the biggest heart, he´d be the very first one to offer to let me borrow any of his equipment that I needed for my shift. I remember my first time working an overtime shift on the coast, I was days and he was nights, I forgot my GPS at home and that morning as he was getting ready to leave to go home and rest, he got out of his truck, walked over to his patrol car and gave me his GPS to use for the day. He even took the extra time he could be on his way home...

I remember in my 20´s I would come party down in the south bay you would always be there and I felt so safe. miss you I think you left our world to soon

July 16, 2021......and I still miss my friend like I lost him yesterday. But I find comfort in knowing he´s up there in heaven keeping an eye on his family & friends....until we meet again my friend, we all miss you .

Eric if you were alive today you would be very proud of your son not only is he taller than me but he's also smart I do miss you and think about you everydayit's funny when we're up at Christmas with mom up at Sparks and he's in another room his voice sounds just like yours your brother Rick

Eric you've been gone a little over a year and a day does not go by that I don't think of you I thought I missed our father but as sad as I have to say I miss you more little brother and wish you were still here Love from your oldest brother Rick

I miss you more and more as time goes on yet I continue to smile everyday in your honor. My mentor, my friend, my confidant and my uncle you will remain in my heart until my heart no longer beats at which point we will meet again. XOXOXO Lizard Breath

Such a tragic end for someone so obviously loved and full of life.
My thoughts and prayer to Eric and his family.
He is missed.

Eric,
You are my best friend, mentor, and the best partner I have ever worked with. You were like my brother. My world has forever changed without your smile and endless support. I will be there for Susan, Kyle, and your entire family. I love you brother.