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for Eric DeLang
Dad Delang
October 9, 2024
My son---as I sit at the computer in your bedroom--memoires are always here.
Now 17 years have passed--hard to believe that you have been gone that long. I often wonder what--your life would have offered you--and --where and what you would being doing now. Great things --I hope! As you know I think of you every day. As tears fall--if words could only bring you back--I'd write forever--to see you one more time--my son!!!!!! Boy--I miss you--they said time cures all things--I doubt it--it hasn't for me. Eric--miss you!!
Dad
Michael Calandra
January 19, 2019
You were one of a kind.... God bless your soul.
Robert Gemerek
September 3, 2017
Crazy it's been ten years buddy, I always wonder what you'd be doing now if you were still here. Still got a lot of great memories though. Your old buddy rob hasn't forgot about you!
Rosalyn DeLang
October 5, 2008
Hello My Angel,
My last message for you in this book, but never our last conversation.
I miss you Eric, your laugh, your smile, your blue eyes. I have a box with some of your special things. Aunt Patty made a recording of your cell phone message so I can hear your voice.
Life has gone on for a year and a month and all seems the same; but the void you left is immence.
You know what is in my heart; you know what I wish was different. We don't get what we want, I will never know why you didn't have your seatbelt on that night. You were always in a hurry.....somewhere to go, someone to see, so much to do.
And now it's over. It seems you flew through my life like a rocket...one minute you were running around, climbing trees and skateboarding...and the next minute you were gone.
Rest well my angel until we are together again.
Love always and forever,
Mom
Dad De Lang
October 5, 2008
Hi Young man,
Well, this is the final chapter in this book and I wouldn't miss it for the world to say one more time how much you are missed by me and everyone who had the chance to me you. My thoughts of you will stay fresh in my mind till the day we meet again. It is so hard to write this final farewell to you. It reminds me of that night you left us for good. I'd driven down the road where you had your accident and stop and say WHY did this have to happen to my son!! I quess I'll never know that answer until we meet again. I could to on for ever but what good would that do me or you, it wouldn't bring you back here with us. I quess I'll close not by saying Goodby Young man but till we talk again somewhere someplace.
Love U Eric,
Dad
Rob Gemerek
October 3, 2008
hey buddy, you know the true few from the derby crew would not let this guest book end without another message for you.
me and john have went to visit you twice so far. the first time we were there was just unreal. i know its not the same as old times but its as close as we can get. i know you would love the way we honor you. we talked about alot of things growing up, i hope you can see now that we were and still are sincerly your friends. I know if this happened to me or john, you would still care just like we do. so many memories, not enough people or time to share them with. i guess this will be my last message in this book. you lived a life few people had the guts to, i have the most respect for you and we will never forget until we are where you are.
September 19, 2008
Hey,
There are so many things I want to tell you about but I am going home tom. so I will come see you... but first I want to say how sad I truely am without you in my life... BF or not you were my best friend and breathing with no air is impossible, from the bottom of my heart I love you like none other. Not seeing your smiling face has really affected me but you have helped me motivate myself like never before, same with my roomates! Eric, you were the best thing that could have ever happened to me and I hope you hear me everyday when I thank you for being apart of my Motivation... I truely love and care about you now and forever... When people say time heals all pain I believe you have your own plan in mind and I Believe in that as much as possible, Without u I would be........well I dont know....
Love you
Always thinking of you!
LOVE ALWAYS,
VANESSA
T C
September 9, 2008
Hello, I had to write to tell how Eric has influenced my life. I was glancing through the Pennysaver in late July when I noticed the Happy Birthday notice for him. I was moved when I realized the sad truth... he had left us too soon. I was compelled by his father's words, "to appreciate what we have because in a split second life changes..." I cut the notice out, and hung it on my calendar to remind me to always hug my kids and to tell the people in my fast- paced life that I LOVE THEM. God Bless you all, my deepest sympathies for your loss... please take comfort that an overwhelmed mom has stopped taking her children for granted and has been given a reminder to hold them tight and kiss them twice... No matter what. God Bless you and keep you, you are in our prayers.
My Favorite Picture of Eric :)
September 2, 2008
Dad De Lang
September 2, 2008
Hi Young man,
Well, One year has gone by and it seems like just yesterday went you left us here. I'm numb with the very thought of you not here. Thanks, to Vanessa at least we have some pictures of you. These are just some of the small things that get lost along the way, like taking pictures to remember! Though I'll never forget you, it is nice to look at your pictures and again remember. I did go and visit both site's today with the hope of feeling you around somewhere, No luck. Knowing you as I do I quess you were having a rather busy day as you always did here with us. I could ramble on for ever but It won't bring you back. So, I'll remember you around 10:30P.M. tonight and shed a few dozen tears for you my son. I can't say Goodby, I'll just talk to you again some place or somewhere.
Love U Eric,
Dad
Bruce Brant
September 2, 2008
Dear Eric, one year ago was one of the most horrible days of my life that is when Nick told what had happened and from that moment on, not a minute goes by that you are not in my thoughts or in my prayers, i cannot express enough how much i miss you and all the time spent together and on the phone. you were one of a kind Eric and you are sorely missed not just by me but by alot of people, especially Nick I know he is hurting for you but you know him he won't show it, but i know. on top of things he left for Arizona today so how is that a kick while I'm down? lol! what timing,huh? please watch out for him while he is out there, please. Well, buddy, i guess thats alll I have to say for now but I will write more later. GOD BLESS YOU, ERIC. missing you immensely, Bruce
Vanessa Rose Krnjaich
September 2, 2008
Eric,
I can't believe it has been a whole year today (really yesterday cause of the Leap year). 366 Days is a very long time, though I feel I saw you yesterday.
I am at school now and I have my first class in an hour... Im lucky i only have one for the first day cause I really want to come see you, unfourtunatly I don't have my car so i probably won't be able to. I know your with every one today though, and many are thinking of you. Your wonderful presence in many lives, including my own is missed terribly. Being without that has been extremely dispiriting at times. Trying to keep positive thoughts in mind for that is what you would want. There has not been a day this year I didn't think about you, wishing you were still with us. I will never forget Eric, you will always hold a special place in my heart.
P.S. Guide Me :)
Kevin McCarthy
August 31, 2008
I have not much to say, but that this holiday weekend will only hurt for the rest of my life. After one year I have pin-pointed all of the ways that you influenced my life, and believe me, it's many more than one. All of them positive. You were the greatest friend a person could ask for. All in all, I count my blessings everyday and you can count on me to keep your memories alive. I miss you buddy
rob gemerek
August 20, 2008
hey buddy when i think back, it seemed like we were all living a movie. ill never get to go back to those times and that bothers me more then i care to share. i can only thank you for being a good person and a good friend. people like that are rare.
Jenn Deming
August 10, 2008
I only met Eric a couple times. From what I did know and have heard about him, he was such a great person! Words seem so inadequate, but with this come my heart filled with love and sympathy on your loss.
Eric,
Ness and I visit you all the time. I am trying to take good care of her for you! I hope you know how much you are missed by her, your family, and your friends. REST IN PEACE!
It's not a goodbye, it's just a "see ya later".
Dad De Lang
August 3, 2008
Hi young man,
I am thinking of you more everyday and having a hard time not to tear up with the thought of you. Your Brithday has come and gone as you have. It's not fair that so many kids get through those crazy years and you didn't. I try to think on what I should have done to prevent the accident that took your life way to soon.You were doing so well with everything and now that your only a memory it's hard on the heart to know your're not here on earth anymore with us. I hope to meet up with you someday to say how very sorry I am to you about where I failed in not getting you throught those crazy years of our life. Remember that I did and still love U You Eric R. De Lang. You will always be on my mind and in my heart till the day I see you again somewhere! Till later young man!!!
Vanessa Krnjaich
August 1, 2008
Happy Birthday!!
Today was a long day full of thoughts About you. Staying positive was the motive but sad moments came frequently thats for sure. I miss you A lot and I say that all the time, but it's true.
Last year your birthday was a very nice day, a tuesday, similar to today weather wise. We had a very nice time at JJ's for the night got some food and hung out...Pretty lo-key, It was great! I thought about how we met Nelson that day,
I also drove your truck for the first time that day:) Never thought that would happen!
Anyways Eric I left you a card and I hope you can read it somehow. I hope you had a nice day!
Luv You!
Love Always,
Vanessa
Bruce Brant
July 31, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ERIC!!!! i left you a balloon on your cross it is not as good as last years gift but it is the best i can do now. i wish i could do it in person but i can only do it in my head and i was just wondering what it is we would have done today probably what you would've wanted cuz we always let you get your way you were such a big baby that way!!
but we wouldn't have had it any other way and we laugh when we talk about how you would pout and throw a fit if it didn't go your way you were so funny! heidi said that she was somewhere and saw someone that looked just like you me and tianna were in line at cedar point and we saw this kid that looked exactly like you with black hair and we looked at each other and thought the same thing it was so uncanny that he looked like your twin it has happened to me a few times the last time was in buffalo this guy came around the corner and i almost called your name that is how much he looked like you he was even dressed like you with a polo shirt and brown cargo shorts he was just looking up at the sky and when i turned around again, he was gone. how i wished it was you. well, i could go on but i won't so i am going to go for now but before i go i just want to wish you a happy birthday again. I miss you so much so does nick well, Buddy, god bless you on your special day and i will write again soon. Bruce
Tianna Spangenberg
July 31, 2008
Happy birthday Eric! we all miss you and wish you were here so we could celebrate your birthday together! were you with us at cedar point? i know you were...i could feel it we all talked about you alot me, nick and bruce we had a good time it was nice that we all got to get away and spend time together, its been awhile. please watch over nick and bruce they both miss you terribly and love you so much! i know you are though....happy birthday again eric!
Rosalyn DeLang
July 31, 2008
Hi Eric,
Today is the day, July 31st, the day you were born in 1984. For 23 years you brought love and joy into my life and many others.
If I had only known I would have you for such a short time, I would have done some things differently. I have some rejets, maybe we all have some.
I want to spend today celebrating your life doing things you loved. Don't know if I'm up to craming every last bit into every minute....after all I'm not 24!
I'm trying hard not to cry but I miss hearing your voice and feeling your hugs. I miss you every day. There is an empty space in my life; for the rest of my life.
I love you my son; my beautiful son.
Happy Birthday!!
Love always & forever, Mom
Vanessa k
July 8, 2008
Hey Love,
Remember when i would say "love me Babe" :) i thought about that last night... you would always just say "i do Love you babe", that still makes me smile. I really wish you were here on the third and fourth seeing as last year we went to see Transformers< best movie. I regret saying we could go watch fireworks next year:( Even though it was raining... Seeing them at Boston when you took me was fantastic and a great romantic surprise! Then from Wilson Farms ;) we rushed to get there but we made it.
I went to Jennay's last night and I just want to thank you for putting her by my side this whole time without you... I have a feeling that was your doing, without her I would still be they way was the morning I found out you were gone. Even though somedays I feel like your still here I know by the end of the day your really gone. It makes me so sad to think about how young and full of life you were. Being happy with you was probably one of the easiest things I've ever done. Especially how are relationship really Blossomed from something small to something Huge! It was so great to get to know the Eric I grew to love.
We watched P.S. I love you last night and aside from water works I really thought it helped me open my eyes a little wider on how to take what happened. Missing you is normal, I knew that and remembering you is easy. But i'm afraid i dont feel you around me as much as i used to. It was an everyday visit now I feel your barely there.(always Pennies though)
Im afraid it's me and not you, like one is more susceptible immediatley after their loved ones pass and now its fading...or something along those lines. All I know is I wish all to often that I for once could wake up next to you one more time. I know when I do I will Hopefully be with you in heaven.
I miss you dearly and I will see ya later Babe... "Love Me"
Love Always & Forever<3
<3 Vanessa Rose
Rosalyn DeLang
July 4, 2008
Hi Eric, Happy 4th of July!!!
I know this was one of your favorite holidays. Vanessa called and she was heading to Mickey Rat's to meet up with Justin and Jessica and Amber and her boyfriend. I'm sure she's really missing you today honey. Give her a little nudge & let her know you're there.
Adam and Ang went to see Mike, Susan and Elliot; give them a little nudge too.
As for me, I know you're always with me. I can't believe you've been gone so long. Missing you so much.
Love always & forever, Mom
Bruce Brant
July 2, 2008
Dear Eric, hey there, buddy! just a few lines to say hey and tell you that we had a awesome time at cedar point nick was scared but he stilll went on all the coasters the first one we went on was one of the highest in the world and after we stopped i think nick was kinda in shock for a few seconds!! it was funny Tianna was laughing we all shared memories about you on the way down and one thing was certain, that we all miss you tremendously and we wished you were with us on our trip(me & nick believed you would've came with us) it did'nt cost me that much for us to go. well, buddy, that is all i have to say for now but i will write again soon, ok? god bless you Bruce
Rosalyn DeLang
June 22, 2008
Hi Eric,
It's late, 2 AM, and I'm up thinking about you and looking at memorial benches. Haven't found the one that touches me yet or one I think you'd like; even though I know you didn't make a big fuss about things like this.
Miss you every day and think about what I could have done to make it different so you'd still be with us...but it's too late. I'm sorry Eric.
Love always, Mom
Bruce Brant
June 15, 2008
Hey Eric, just a few lines to say hi. me and Nick were at the cross the other day i left a rosary for you. nick was funny cuz as we were cleaning up around your cross, he was all worried about getting his new shoes dirty! you wouldn't believe how he was being!!! he says that he misses you alot and i told him i know how he feels. we are going to cedar point on the 29th he said you probably would have gone with us and i know how disappointed you were when you didn't get to go last year but you go with us in spirit,ok? I have to tell you,Eric that is has not gotten any easier for me and i don't see any relief in the very near future it helps that me and nick talk about you and the fun we all had but it is definitely not the same. But I have all the memories and nothing can take those from me you were a really good friend to me and i will never forget you, Buddy. so i am going to end now but i will talk to you soon. bye for now my friend. Bruce
Rosalyn DeLang
May 2, 2008
Hi Eric,
Today is May 2nd @ 11 pm and it was only 8 months ago that you left us in that terrible accident.
I think about you every day; sometimes with laughter, sometimes with heartache, but always with a deep love my son.
My life goes on day by day but a piece of me is missing; and that piece is you my angel.
I often wonder what you'd be doing now. I wonder how many children you'd have and what they would look like. I'll never know because you were taken from us much too early.
I believe you're in a better place; but this place you left behind is colder and sadder without your laughter, your smile and those beautiful blue eyes.
Be happy my son as you rest in the Lord. I'll see you someday again.
Love forever as always, MOM
Bruce Brant
April 29, 2008
Hey Eric, I just wanted to write and just let you know that me and nick are thinking about you and we sit at my house and reminesce about all the fun times we all had and how much we are missing you. I moved two houses down from where I put your cross up Heidi's mom owns it and it was empty so I took it. Andy is moving back up here from Florida in a couple days it'll be nice to see him again. Well, Eric, I am going now but know that you are in my prayers and thoughts always. god bless you, buddy! Bruce
Vanessa Krnjaich
April 7, 2008
Hey,
I have been wanting to write on here for a while…not really knowing what to say or where to being because you are always with me so I always talk to you. I just want you to know that you leaving us was a terrible thing….sometimes its hard to swallow still. I miss you dearly and I still wish everyday you were here. Everywhere I look or go I am constantly reminded of “girlfriend day” or the other times we shared. So many happy times we had gets me through most days, some moments are incredibly harder than others. I wish I could make the intense pain just go away by having you back. You were everything to me! We both had our flaws but the best thing about us was that we accepted each other for who we were. I never had any doubts about our relationship and you made me so happy every time I was with you! The image I can’t get out of my head is the last time I saw you… Shadagee and Twenty you waved goodbye… How was I supposed to know that was the last time I would see you? Its not fair, its just not! I get so mad and I can still feel how I was the morning I found out… My heart broke into a million pieces and its not going to be fixed for a while I see. Knowing I have great friends and family are another way to help ease the pain…. Im finally going to your house on Sunday to see your dad, its going to be really hard but I think I need it. Im afraid I will never have closer because of what happened I just can’t go on accepting the fact that you were so abruptly removed from my life. I am so afraid I will forget your smile of laugh or kiss but slowly those things are leaving my memory and let me tell you that’s what hurts the most. It has been so long but not long at all…I still have dreams about you all the time, when I wake up I just want you next to me for a change …it really sucks when the reality hits in the morning. I am getting help for this and hopefully I will be able to concentrate on school… you would have been so proud… Sat I got my acceptance letter to daemens PA program in the fall. I know you would have helped kept me motivated and been by my side the whole way… I take comfort in the fact that you probably are just not in the sense that I want or need… Anyways I will see you later BABE! I love you always and forever.
Vanessa
Rosalyn DeLang
March 23, 2008
Happy Easter Eric,
It's late, almost 11:30 pm, and I made it through my 1st Easter without you. I have so many questions and you aren't here to give me the answers.
I miss you, but I believe you know that. I loved the card from my 2 boys. Adam got it to me and signed for you. I saw the Easter balloon Dad left you at the Columbarium. I know you'd like it.
Time passes...sometimes agoningly slow and other times faster than I can imagine. Six months without you. Learning to go on that way. A very hard thing to learn.
Love as always and forever, Mom
Bruce Brant
March 22, 2008
HAPPY EASTER,ERIC!!! I could'nt forget about you and i know that you are having the best easter up there with the lord himself! i still wish i could do it in person, but the time will come when i can so until then, God Bless You, Buddy. Bruce
Bruce Brant
February 14, 2008
Happy Valentines day, Eric! I went to Arby's the other day and had a apple turnover I haven't had one since you stopped bringing them to me when you worked there, they still taste good! I talked to my counselor and told her that I talk to you and she suggested that I write to you too so i told her about this and she said that it was a good idea I told her what a hard time i am having accepting what happened and she said it will take time I know that but it still doesn't make it any easier. but i will just keep writing to you and wait for the day that it won't hurt so much. Nick was talking about you and he says that it hurts alot and he is always thinking about you too. Well, buddy, i am going to go but i will write to you again. So until then, i will continue to pray for you. miss you immensely, Bruce
Vanessa
February 3, 2008
Hey,
I just got out of work and i have been thinking about you all day... Even though some days are a little easier than others i still think about you constantly. I have a lot of great friends that have been by my side, and keeping in touch with your mom has helped as well... but otherwise keeping extremely busy with school and two jobs, but all the while with you in mind. This has inspired me in a way just to be better i know you would be here for me congradulating me or boosting me up for how i have delt with this... Its been five months without you tonight and still miss just coming over after work and being "US"... Its so unfourtunate u left so fast... i just miss you... A LOT, but you will always be in my heart and hopefully still by my side when i need you. I love you babe! Bunches!
Rosemary Donahue
January 4, 2008
Dear
Eric, Happy New Year!!! I can't believe we've had to live 4 month
without you in our physical lives. Uncle Dick and I miss you so much.
Your ears must be ringing because we speak of you so often.
Family was here for both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, even your Dad came, which I thought was very nice. We all toasted to you and gave you our love. Did you feel it?
Erik and Linda gave us a digital photo frame for Christmas so we can
continuously play pictures from my camera disc. All of the pictures are
silent until we get to the pictures of Adam's graduation dinner at the
Olive Garden. Then, there is a big comotion in th resturant just before
your two pictures. It's just like you're calling out to me saying "OK
Aunt Ro, I'm up next, get in here so you can see me." And I come
running from wherever I am in the house to see your antics and those blue eyes!!
I love you so much, Eric, don't ever forget that OK? I'm so glad you
didn't suffer, honey. That is the only thing that allows us some
comfort. I've been finding pennies too, Keep them comming!
I'll write soon!
Love always!
Aunt Ro
PS I don't have many pictures of Eric Raymond. If anyone who reads this would like to share some, I'd be glad to pay fo dupulication. Ro
Rosalyn DeLang
January 1, 2008
Happy New Year's Eric,
I always seem to be after Dad greets you but we all know I always slept in later than he did. Ha!Ha!
Dropped off some glitter flowers for you today. Hope you like them; but you would probably think they're silly. Well, humor me you know I like flowers.
Miss you more than you probably would have guessed.....we all do. You touched so many people in your short life.
Love & Kisses Eric.
Mom
Dad
January 1, 2008
Happy New Years Eric!
Thinking of you today as I always do, wishing you would wake up and say Hey Dad Happy New Years like you have done so many times before in the passed. I never realize on now you made this house a home until now, I have Mr. Tigger with me now but he doesn't get the phone calls like you did plus he's not much to pick up after as someone else we know very well! I'll let you go for now but will keep in touch with you always my son, Dad!
Vanessa Krnjaich
December 31, 2007
Babe,
Merry Christmas and happy new years... i finally got my computer working... sorry i couldn't write sooner.
Last new years eve was the best night of my life thus far... i remember thinking 2007 would be the best year of my life, knowing i would always remember it because i was with you... although we couldn't have known it would be our only new years together we sure did make it count! Just you and i that night... Going downtown with you was a blast and running in the rain to catch the ball drop... we made it in the last ten seconds :) what a fantastic memory of us! I miss reminicing with you about all the fun things we did and just constantly making memories.
I wish we had this new years together! Lindsay and Shawn are in from Arizona god bless dont know what i would do without her... we all would have had a great time together.
I really was looking forward to getting you presents and spending time with you through the holidays, As well as your and my families... It was very different without you, for sure. I just miss having you there whenever i needed you. You were such a wonderful person and had such a warm heart it is very difficult to be without you. Every night i wish u would just call when i get out of work and see when i was going to be there... like you always did...And just say "hurry up Missy" you were so cute...i will always keep those good memories close. I hope u do too.
ill talk to u later and i cant wait to see you again...keep leavin the pennies ;) Miss You,
Vanessa
Bruce Brant
December 30, 2007
HAPPY NEW YEARS, ERIC!!!! I imagine what you would ask me if you were here, what are you going to do tonight? I never know, I might go watch the ball drop downtown, I am going to ask Nick and moe if they want to,if not, then I'll go with Angela. Andy talks about you alot,he misses you,too. Well, I will talk to you later, Buddy that's what you always said to me so that's what I will say to you, Bye, for now, Bruce
Tianna Spangenberg
December 26, 2007
Eric-Merry christmas! I was just thinking about the christmas we spent together and it was so much fun, i still have all the gifts that you bought me, you were always so thoughtful, and that one new years that you bought me disneys beauty in the beast DVD because you knew how much i loved it as a child! and that one card you got me and you had your mom write in it for you cuz you thought what she would write would sound better then anything you could ever write haha you were so silly! sometimes i just wish you would walk in my door with that beautiful smile and up-beat personality, asking my mom to cook for you, like always! your favorite-cheese quesedea's haha. you sure were something else, but you were also very special. please watch over bruce, he really miss's you! well talk to you later buddy! miss you and love you always...
*Merry Christmas Roz and Gary*
Rosalyn DeLang
December 25, 2007
Hi Angel, Christmas Day....my heart was aching for you to be with us today. I left you a balloon and a card. I know you hated cards but you know I loved them. Your cards to me were always great. I hope you know how much I love you.
I smelled your cologne Sunday night. Were you there? Were you visiting? I hope so, cuz I miss your hugs & kisses. Adam is missing you so much. Maybe you could go to him and comfort him.
I missed shopping for you and with you this year. Remember how you and Adam and I would go the the movies at Christmastime? Adam, Ang and I went to the movies; just like we used to do. It was great but I was missing you....Adam was too, I could tell.
It's quiet without your jokes and your laughter. Your smile would light up a room like the lights on a Christmas tree. Such a short life you had my son...only 23 years. It's almost 4 months without you and the tears still flow so much and so often. How will I ever stop.
You're spending Christmas with Jesus now...the gift I received the day you were born is back in heaven.
Merry Christmas Eric.
Love always, Mom
BRUCE BRANT
December 25, 2007
Dear Eric, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! I wish you were here for me to get you a present. I remember last year and how much you liked your Aqua Di Gio, it is some good stuff!! not to mention expensive, hahaha. you know how everything had to cost alot,well it did. I wish I could explain how much it hurts without you here, I am having a hard time adjusting,but I take comfort in the fact that we had a great friendship and fun the few years we did have together and I know you are in a much better place and that someday we will be reunited again, so until next time I write, so long,Buddy MISS YOU ALOT, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!, BRUCE
Dad
December 25, 2007
Hey Eric,
Again, here I am at another holiday (xmas day) without you. As I sit here in your old bedroom looking out the window as you often did, I reminiscence of yesteryears. It's amazeing just how much you can recall from the passed on situations like now. Like from your red line bike to your mini bike, baseball and who could not forget soccer. I hear that this year you and your brother were going to play together. That would have been great to watch again. Well, I quess I could ramble on forever but I'm letting you know that your in my heart today and always. Oh, one thing I should mention like you don't know already - tigger's back with me, he's a good old boy. Hope to meet up with you someday, Eric! Love You!
Vanessa Krnjaich
December 3, 2007
Eric,
Yesterday was a very hard day, three months without seeing your beautiful smile and feeling your embrace is sometimes unbearable when it feelis like only hours ago. i never expected something like this to happen and now that it did i find myself hoping and praying you will just re-appear...you were my sun moon and stars babe, and i hate being without you. The holidays are going to be the hardest time. We all miss you very much and hopefully we can all be there for eachother. i love u bunches! till we meet again,
Love Always,
Vanessa
Dad
December 2, 2007
Hello young man, three months ago tonight you left us for good. I don't know what to say here. I guess I some how think you'll know that you're still very much on my mind. LOVE YOU ERIC !
Roz DeLang
November 23, 2007
Hello My Angel,
Yesterday was so full of missing you. Thanksgiving was at Aunt Ro and Uncle Dick's. Mike, Susan and baby Elliot came in. Adam and Angela were there. Dad came. Vanessa stopped by in the evening. Erik called from California. Everyone was there but YOU!!! But you your there in my heart...it is so full of you. Your smile; your blue eyes; your love of life. It's hard to imagine life without you. Sometimes when the phone rings I think it will be you. I know it won't but for a fleeting moment my heart leaps and I wonder...
Did you see the balloon I left for you? I love you Eric and miss you.
Love always, MOM
His Father De Lang
November 22, 2007
Hey Eric, My first holiday (Thanksgiving) without you around here at the house. It's hard to believe that almost three months has went by since you passed away Sept. 2,2007. But the love and memories are so fresh in my mind of you. You were so young and your heart was full of life. I think of what I could have done to prevent that accident from happening that night.D---, I miss your smile. Eric, your're in my heart and thoughts every day. I hope to meet up with you some day again somewhere. LOVE YOU ERIC, DAD
Bruce brant
November 20, 2007
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, ERIC!! Love& Prayers, Bruce Brant
Rosalyn DeLang
November 4, 2007
Hi Eric,
It's 5:20 AM and I just woke up crying. Had to write to you.
It's been 2 months since you're gone. I miss having you show up at my door with that wonderful smile and those blue eyes. I don't know how to get over this. I move through my days but they're not the same; they'll never be the same. Adam's been sick; not sure what's wrong. Still seeing doctors. Any clues??? He started soccer but can't play now until they figure out what's wrong. He said he could have sure used your left foot this year. He's on a really competetive league. We all need your help to get by so come on. I see Vanessa a lot now; wish we could have done that more when you were here. She's a great person; you have good taste. Love you honey, MOM
Bruce Brant
October 30, 2007
HAPPY HALLOWEEN,BUDDY!! miss ya, Bruce
Babe
October 24, 2007
I Love You!
Vanessa Krnjaich
October 5, 2007
Babe,
Today would have been officailly a year for us...i miss u everyday more and more. All i can keep thinking about is waking up next to your smiling face everyday, and your "Hey babe, Wake up!" what I wouldn't give for one more day. I wish that I could have had the oppourtunity to know you longer than one year and two months, but the little time we shared meant so much. There were days were I couldn't picture myself without you because we were so happy. Now that I am without you, and not by choice it is so painful...i try to keep our happy memories together close to my heart so i can get through the days. We shared so many great times together and everywhere I go and everything I do reminds me of the love we shared. It was so real and reassuring to have someone care so much. Your parents and I going out to dinner tonight and we have been there for eachother through all of this...its wonderful to be able to have a great connection with them. The only thing I wish I could change ofcourse is if you were there to share these times. I love you very very much...Help me have strength. See ya later... love always, Vanessa rose
October 3, 2007
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You Were Always There For Me<3
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Katie Czerwinski
September 22, 2007
Dear Roz, Gary, and Adam,
I have just heard about your loss and I am so sorry. I didn't know Eric when he was a man, but after reading a few messages I know that he was sweet, helpful, and had a lot of friends. I know that he will be missed by many because he grew to be such a great person. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
For you Eric...I remember Adam always telling me what an awesome soccer player you were and that he wished that he could play like that. Know that he said that with pride in his voice that you were his brother.
Take care,
Katie Czerwinski
rob gemerek
September 18, 2007
You were a true friend. I miss ya man. I remember all the good times
Tianna Spangenberg
September 18, 2007
Eric Raymond, i dont even know where to begin, we went through so much not only were we boyfriend and girlfriend for so long, we were also best friends. Most of my best memories are with eric we always had such a good time together and we always had fun no matter what. Nick, Eric and I always had a great time together. Words cant even describe the pain i feel from the loss of Eric, but i just think back on all of our memories and they always make me smile. And for Roz, Gary and Adam, my heart breaks for you, you guys are so wonderful. Roz, you are an amazing woman and eric loved you more than anything, like i always told him he was such a mommas boy!! Please know that you guys are in soo many peoples hearts and prayers.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Tianna
Heidi Brant
September 15, 2007
Dear Mr & Mrs DeLang & Adam,
We were sincerely saddened when we heard about Eric's passing. We got to know Eric quite well when he & Tianna were dating. He spent a lot of time at our house & we enjoyed his visits. He was always fun, friendly & quick with conversation. He was usually hungry too! We have nothing but wonderful memories of him. We still saw him around from time to time & it was always a pleasure to see him. The world is most definitly missing someone special. Those who knew him were absolutely blessed to have known him. He was an awesome person & had so many friends. Also, as parents, our hearts break for you in a different way, as we can't imagine what you must be going through. We hope you take solace in knowing that so many others share your sorrow & grief & hold you in our hearts, thoughts & prayers.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Steve & Heidi Brant & Family
PJ - Bill - Christopher
September 14, 2007
Dear DeLang Family (Ros), Words cannot express our deep felt grief for you. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. All our love ...
Jay Jurek
September 13, 2007
Delang Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a good friend, I will always remember the good times we had.
Maureen & Sarah Rasch
September 12, 2007
Gary & Family, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.Take comfort in knowing someday you will be re-united.
Robert Williams
September 12, 2007
Dear Roz, Adam, Gary, I can't say how sorry I am to hear of your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers..
Rosemary & Dick Donahue
September 11, 2007
Our dear Nephew Eric,
We know you are in a better place Eric, but that doesn't stop the hurt or the tears. We miss you popping in asking "Got any food Aunt Ro?" Or modeling your new clothes for me! We love that smiling face and those sparkling blue eyes! Uncle Dick loved planning our patio and walkway you were going to do next summer, with you. You had such good ideas!
We love you E! Aunt Ro & Uncle Dick
jennifer kenyon
September 11, 2007
Dear Gary,Roz and Adam i am so sorry for the terrible loss. words can not describe the sorrow that i feel for you and your family. i will pray for your hearts to not ache with pain but to look forward in life and to know that the time Eric was on earth he touched so many people and feel blessed that he is your son. In time you will meet again. He will always be with you.
Bruce Brant
September 10, 2007
Dear Eric, words cannot explain the way i am feling right now, all I know is that as the days go by it is supposed to get easier but it does'nt. I keep expecting my phone to ring and hear the "hey, what are you doing?"50 times a day. or you popping in. you were a very, very special friend to me and you know that I would have done anything for you. I will NEVER,EVER forget you or all the times we spent together at my house. you will always be in my thoughts and prayers I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH!! i did get your ipod like you wanted because, like I always told you, your a spoiled brat. I don't know how to say good bye but i will for now and until we meet again, I will continue to miss you. I love you, dear friend.
Mom
September 10, 2007
My Dear Sweet Son,
I miss you so much. My heart aches and my tears never dry. The world is not as bright without your smiling face and your blue eyes.
In such a short time you touched so many. I always knew you were special but through this terrible tragedy I have met your many friends who knew that too. What a beautiful gift you were to me and so many others.
Life wasn't always easy for you my darling but you never gave up. I'm so proud of you. I will miss seeing you pulling up and getting out of your truck. Your smiling face coming through the door. I hope you knew how much you were loved. I will miss being with you and sharing all the plans you were making.
I can only pray that through your tragic death others will learn to slow down and wear their seatbelt. I hope you will greet me when God calls me home.
Love to you always Eric,
BERNICE AND GERRY KLEMICK/KONKLEWSKI
September 10, 2007
ROZ AND GARY AND ADAM, WE ARE EXTREMELY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. NOTHING CAN COMPARE TO SOMEONE SO YOUNG DYING SO SUDDENLY. PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR SORROW AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. GERRY AND I ALWAYS THINK OF ALL OF YOU. PLEASE CONTACT US WHENEVER YOU FEEL THE NEED TO REMEMBER OLD TIMES, AND GREAT FRIENDSHIPS THAT HAVE SIMPLY SLIPPED AWAY. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU...LOVE TO YOU AND TAKE CARE, BERNICE AND GERRY
Jill Utley
September 9, 2007
There are many times when I am reading the local pennysaver that I see the names of kids that I once knew through my job at Kiddie Haven Daycare or through student teaching or substitute teaching. I see many names on the honor roll...or in a college graduation notice. I also see wedding announcements or birth notices.
I think this is the first time that I saw an obituary for a kid that I remember from years ago.
When I saw Eric's name my heart skipped a beat because it was a familiar name. Coming to this site and seeing his picture really was upsetting to me.
I'll tell you what....sometimes Eric drove me crazy at the daycare center because that's how Eric was...right on your heels..ha ha, ..but many days he made me smile and laugh. He used to help me out with the younger kids and really that was all he wanted ....to be a helper and have something to do while he was there.
To Eric's parents.........I am sorry for your loss. As a parent, I cannot imagine a worse pain than what you are feeling right now.
I hope the happy memories that you have will give your peace and tranquility in the days ahead.
Jennifer Opie
September 9, 2007
Adam and Family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
His Father
September 9, 2007
To my Son,
If you are able to some how know that I am writing this to you, Please know that you are in my every thoughts. Life will never be the same now that you are gone. Thank you for so many wonderful moments you gave me. Words will never express the lost of you! Someday I hope to meet up with you and start up our ????? again, till then I LOVE YOU ERIC R. DE LANG!!
Kim Bateman
September 8, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Eric was an amazing man, always smiles. He always made me laugh ever since I met him in 6th grade, so many good memories... He will be greatly missed! Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Eric And Vanessa August 06'
Vanessa Krnjaich
September 8, 2007
I will always keep you in my heart Eric Raymond...i love you and your family everyone is so wonderful. As it becomes more real to me it gets harder and harder. I hope there comes a day i am reunited with you. You were the greatest man i have ever met!! i hope you know how much your loved and appreciated!! i'll talk to you later babe! LOVE ALWAYS!!! ~Vanessa Rose
Elizabeth Flowers
September 7, 2007
To the DeLang, DeCarlo Family Vanessa and Friends;
Words cannot express my sympathy for your loss. Eric Squared we will miss you greatly... With Love,
Elizabeth J. Flowers
Nicole Woodford
September 7, 2007
Dear Roz and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you during this very difficult time. May god give you the peace that will pass all understanding. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do.
KAREN LIMARDI
September 7, 2007
TO THE DELANG FAMILY....WHEN I LIVED IN DERBY MY SON MATTHEW WAS FRIENDS WITH ERIC. ALL OF MATT'S FRIENDS WERE EXCEPTIONAL, ERIC INCLUDED. I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
Randy and Patti DeCarlo
September 7, 2007
Dearest Roz, Adam and Gary,
There are no words to console so grevious a loss. Sweet Eric - so handsome! So full of life! But perhaps in the future, you might find some comfort in the words of Richard Bach: "Try not to be dismayed at 'goodbye.' A farewell is necessary before meeting again. And meeting again, whether after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who love."
Eric is in our hearts forever.
Mary & Jr
September 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nick Bruckman
September 6, 2007
I Never thought anything like this could happen to you. You've been my best friend for years and i've missed hanging out the past couple months. I miss you and you always will have a place in my heart. Ive been making a lot of progress writing and recording music and are going to make an instrumental just for you buddy.
Kathleen Flewell
September 6, 2007
Dear Gary, Ros and Adam,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may our dear lord get you through these difficult days.
Pete, Kathy and Scott
amanda lovallo
September 6, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. DeLang,
I am gratefully sorry for your loss. Eric was a dear friend of mine for years. He will be extremely missed. Eric and your family will always be in my prayers.
chauntel/chris chmura/barrett
September 6, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of ur loss. Eric was such a sweet guy everytime i seen him!I will miss his smiling face! My prayers go out to you and his girlfriend and the rest of his family
September 6, 2007
Our hearts our heavy, we are so sorry for your loss. our prayers are with you!
Bob & Marge Hunter
The McCarthy Family
September 6, 2007
Eric was a breath of fresh air every time he came into our home -- and it usually coincided with a fresh batch of cookies cooling on the counter, which he was always more than willing to sample. He will be forever missed. Our hearts and prayers are with the DeLang family.
Santana Family
September 6, 2007
I am so sorry for your lost, Our family is heart broken that he was taken away so soon. My prayers are with you and your family.
Gary and Trish Witnauer
September 6, 2007
Gary and Rosalyn,
I feel your grief and pray that the pain of your loss will soon be out-weighed by the memories of the many good times that you had with Eric and with the expectations of being with him again in spirit.
The Walsh brothers
September 6, 2007
We send our sympathy for your loss. May the Lord above be with you and your family during this time and always help you to remember the good times you had with Eric.
God Bless you all.
Keyshaun Service
September 6, 2007
Dear Roz and Family;
I think about you guys everyday. I pray for you everyday. If there is anything I can do please let me know. We love you so much..
Amanda, Debbie, Roberta and Victor
September 6, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charles and Jennifer Markee
September 6, 2007
Our hearts go out to the DeLang Family. You are in our thoughts.
Nelson Locklear
September 6, 2007
Gary and Ros,
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your son.
Tracey,Kevin,Mackenzie &Christian Kohr
September 6, 2007
Dear Roz and family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Eric's light will live on forever in your heart. Hopefully all of you memories will ease the pain a little. Know that he will be forever watching over all of you always.
All our love:
Debbie Swiderski
September 6, 2007
I feel your grief and wish there were something that I could do to make it better. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Tammi Thompson
September 6, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Your in our thoughts & prayers.
Tammi & Jarrod
Terri and Shawn Rogers
September 6, 2007
Mr and Mrs DeLang, I can't tell you how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
Kevin McCarthy
September 6, 2007
Words cannot express the tremendous emptiness that was left behind with the loss of my best friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to the DeLang family. Dinger, you will be missed everyday.
Scott, Heidi, Kelly & Katie Elliott-Clark
September 6, 2007
Fairy Godmother Roz,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family right now.
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