Erik C. Engelhard

I just really miss you and think of you often. I am more than glad that I was fortunate enough to have met you through the Titze's. Your loving and caring personality was shared with all of those who you surrounded yourself with, which I admired very much. When I work with Mark now, I always think to myself, what would Erik do in this situation? How would Erik handle this? Gosh, if Erik could only tell me what to do here... I hold so much respect for you Erik as I always have. I can't wait...

Bro, I miss you now as much as I missed you a year ago...it has gotten easier to deal with and most days are good, but today isn't one of those days. I've been thinking about you all day, wishing I was there for you when I wasn't, wishing I would've done things differently, but most of all I wish we could go back in time and start afresh.

I love and miss you

Brian

My Dearest Erik,

There isn't a day that goes by when I don't think of you or see your handsome face. It's still so hard for me to believe you are gone. I hope to see you again at heaven's pearly gates. I know that you are here in spirit with all of us who loved you. Sometimes I can almost hear your voice. Luv and miss you.

Virginia M. Dyke

I love and miss you very much Erik, I wish you were here with me right now. I love you

My dearest Erik:

I always told you how special you were to me but I wanted to share with you again… Before I met you I didn’t think that there was such a guy out there with a great heart for people. It took me along time to find someone like you and I am devastated that you are gone. Erik, our friendship and relationship were very special to me and I had hoped one day that things would work out and we’d be back together. Everyday I prayed for you and God revealed to me how much...

Erik was a gentle man. His words were always spoken with kindness. He was one of the few people blessed with the ability to work with challenged children. He could calm and guild them with a gentle word. He meant so much to my sister, Donna, and her husband, Bill. Their son, Mark, is autistic and Erik was a large part of their lives. He was treated with love by all.

It is so sad to have to say "goodbye" to such a fine man. He was truly a wonderful person.

But...

Erik, I love you and always will. You were the brother I could hang out with and you are the brother that would do ANYTHING for me. The bond we share is unbreakable, even through death. Never can I ever forget or replace you. You were unique and caring, you treated me with respect. I love you Erik so so so much and I miss you. I will think of you everyday and I will hold you in my memories and my heart forever. There is no doubt in my mind that I will see you again. I love you Erik.

Eric,
I had fun with you in Atlanta. I have always thought of you as a big brother. I'm glad you were my Uncle Mark's best friend. I'll miss you.

Erik,
I will miss you so much and always love you. Thank you for taking such good care of my Uncle Mark and for teaching me how to wear my baseball hat like a big boy.