Eric John Kidder

Rest well my young friend.

oh...i guess so

Eric and I weren't close, nor did we even see eachother after highschool. But I remember him; as the morning dew remembers the moon I remember Eric Kidder. We were classmates. Peers just getting by, I wasn't a very upstanding student and didn't go with the same crowd, but every class we had together was made brighter and more enjoyable just by Eric's presence. His actions have made a lasting impression on my memory and on many others. I am truly saddened by his passing but I hope people will remember the light he gave to the people he touched in a world encroached by darkness. RIP Eric.

I just wanna say that i never have coached or been around a young man who has touched my life as much as Eric. I have been around a lot of players in my day and attached to quite a few but eric always had and will always have a place in my heart. My condolences to his friends and especially his Family. He will always be my "captain". love you little brother.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

r.i.p. E, we'll miss you.

Words cannot express the love we have for our son and brother. We are blessed to have Eric in our lives and truly blessed that he touched others lives.We are grateful for all the love and support we have received. Thank you Eric for what you gave and left behind. Love,

My heart goes out to the Kidders. I'm so sorry for your loss. Not only was he a lot of fun to be around, but he made everyone smile. May it get better with time. Rest in peace Kidder. He's with Ben now.
Sincerely,
Lexxie

My cousin touched many lives. more than can ever be counted. I am told that he looked up to me but he did more and influenced many more lives than I could ever hope to in my entire lifetime. He will be greatly missed by our entire family and I just wish there was something that I could have done for him. I am very blessed for having him in my life and I just hope that people can learn something from the battle that he endured. The lord only takes the truly good from us too soon, he certainly has the best of us with him now. It would take all of my will to be the gentle kind-hearted soul that he so effortlessly was. And to the people he kept close, you are truly blessed.
Yours very truly and priveledged to have been part of your family, your cousin, Brett Church

I can only remember good times with eric. So many memories from when we were neighbors and how i looked up to him. We played soccer and hockey together when we were younger, and he showed me how to love the game. I cry because he's gone, but i smile because i knew him, his memories only bring smiles to my face. Tim and Debbie, my family is always here for you and i will always be stopping by to say hello, you were my second parents while i grew up and you truly are the strongest i have met. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Eva, my little sister, struggles try us, and this is definately going to be one of those. Know that i am here and will never leave your side. I love you kidder family! Eric, you have gone to a better place, and you will be greatly missed by my entire family. Watch over us down here, Fridley has had a trying year and with you and ben i only hope you make it get better for us. Ease our pain. I will never forget you and you have brightened my smile from the day i met you.

Tim, Debbie, and Eva. Today was a very hard day for me. I cant even think of how hard it was for you. Tim and Debbie, you were amazing and caring parents. All i can ever think about Eric is how much he loved coming home to a good family after soccer practice. Eva, you are an amazing and strong young woman. Your future is so bright! i cant wait to see what you do! our thoughts and prayers to you and the rest of your family. David and the rest of the Falink crew.

I remember watching soccer and seeing the how Eric and his teamates enjoyed playing together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I can't even begin to list the amount of memories I have with Eric. I've always considered him one of my better friends and knew he would always be there for me, and I like to think he felt the same way. There's not a day that'll go by when I don't think about him and your entire family. I've always enjoyed coming to your guys' house and I don't plan to stop :) i love you guys, and if you need anything you know my family is here.

Blessings to you Debbie, Tim, and Eva. Today was both a difficult, yet joyous, day. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tim, Debbie and Eva
You have been in our thoughts since we have heard the bad news. Our prayers are with you through this very hard time as we are going threw the same thing. Ben and Eric are now together and hopefully they will watch over us and also help us threw this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you and if you need anything please just give us a call and I know we can get threw it together. He will be missed very much and thought of very much as Ben is. We loved him like he was one of our own. We are just around the corner.
Steve, Nancy, Matt and Tony Wallerius

The last time we saw you you were leaving church with Eva the Sunday before you passed. As always, your great smile and warm embrace immediately brightened up our day. But today we celebrate your life, mourn your death, and rejoice in the victory of Christ in which you now stand. You are deeply missed brother! We wait eagerly for the day when we will be with you once again. Until that day, may your spirit overflow with the abounding grace and love of Jesus Christ. We love you Eric!

Tim, Debbie and Eva,
You have been in our thoughts and prayers since we heard of the terrible news. If there is anything we can do to help in this difficult time please let us know. We would be more than happy to.
John, Connie, Shane and Rachel Trentor

Tim, Debbie and Eva,
We have so many great hockey memories that you guys are all a part of. Eric had a smile that made everyone around him smile too. A beautiful boy inside and out! We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
All our love,
Bart, Molly and Tim Duffy

Dear Deb, Tim and Eva-I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. Eric was a great kid, and touched the lives of all of those around him. I will never forget playing East River Hockey, and always thinking how great of a player Eric was, and I will never forget hanging out with Eva at the Meyer's house all the time.
Take care!

I remember it like it was yesterday, you yelling at the hockey team telling us not to give up becuase we were only down 2 goals and you looking at me and saying "fergi! pick it up we gotta get one here!" im going to miss that and will never forget the memories we had on and off the ice. Goofing around and cracking jokes! And the way you destroyed in ping pong! You were a great hockey captain, friend, and teammate and i am really going to miss you bud. I hope theres hockey where you're going and that you save me the center spot. BLUE LINE #13 #16 #7

My thoughts and prayers are with Eric's whole family and i know im a better person today from knowing Eric.

I know that all of us on the Mavericks soccer club were shocked to hear of this news and deeply saddened for your loss. We rejoice in our kids playing ball as our legs start to fail us and don't consider how precious lifes moments are. We don't always understand why but need to lean on God in these times to help us through. He is our strength and our salvation. May you find solace and peace in this time as you know many are praying for your family.

Deb
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of your loss.

All the years I knew Eric, from Hayes Elementary to FHS, his smile could light up a room and he always brought others to laugh and smile with him.

I'm thinking about you and praying for you.

Debbie,

Sherwood thought the world of you. He called you a "gem". I know he wouldn't have words to console you as his boy died young also - but know we've been there and can only say how very sorry we are for your loss. And there will come a day when the pain will not be raw as today.

Blessings to you at this extremely difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

It all seems so unreal. There are no words to explain how sad I am that Eric is no longer here with us. My heart and prayers go out to you and your entire family through such a tough time, and may peace be with EJK.

Someday we will all go camping again...with family and friends...in another place and time...Jim Mili Itzel

Dear Deb, Tim and Eva,
Please know that you are in our prayers as you process through your grief. Eric will be missed by many and we are touched to have known him.
Kind Regards, Sue, Dave, Kevin, Erin and Zach Green

Deb,Tim and Eva, We are so sorry to hear about Eric. Mik e just saw him at lifetime fitness on Wednesday.He said they had a really nice talk. Joe came over yesterday and was very sad ,Please take good care of your selfs in this very hard time.Take Care with Love and prayers, Michael, Yvette, Mike and Joe Pyka

I would like to give my condolence to Eric's family. I remmber when i first came to Fridley public schools I started of from the middle school and the first person I got to know was Eric Kidder why because he my mentor then we became good to each other. I remember every time he sees me he would say something positive. Me and Eric most of the time we use to dicuss about Religion issues he would tell me things about his Religion and I would do the same. When I heard the news I felt pain in my heart but this is called reality we will all have to die one day but we don't know where, how,when, and in what manners we will die. As Muslims we called this the destiny of ALLAH which is that ALLAH knew everyon's life before we even came to the world. Again I would like to give my condolence to Eric Kidder's family.

There are no words... just know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

I didn't know Eric personally, but I know that you loved him very much. Although it is impossible for me to imagine all that you are going through, my heart goes out to the three of you. Please know that many, many people have the entire Kidder family in their thoughts and prayers, and that we wish you God's peace during this most difficult time.

Tim, Debbie & Eva,

We were so deeply saddened to hear of Eric's passing. Please know that you and your entire family are in our hearts and in our prayers as you go through this extremly difficult time. Reading through everyone's letters, it's obvious that Eric made a lasting impression on every heart that he came in contact with. God Bless you all.

Eric, first of all I want you to know that you are so loved & will be missed by many. I have so many great memories with you that I will hold in heart forever. You were my best friend for so long and it is hard to believe you are gone. My whole family loved you & we're very sad to hear of your passing. I love you so much hun, Rest in Peace!

Tim, Debbie & Eva,
I can't imagine what you are going through, but if you ever need anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask! You are all great & Eric was blessed to have a family like you!!

Although I did not know your son Tim, I do know you and if he was anything like you he was very special person. So sorry to hear of your families loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie,

I am so sad to hear about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Debbie, Tim, Eva and Family:

Our entire family was just devastated to hear about the tremendous loss that you have suffered. Eric was a very special part of our lives and we feel so privileged and honored to have gotten to know him during his short time here. We will miss him terribly - his genuine, bright smile and his even more beautiful spirit.

We have also always been so touched by the kindness and love your family has shown to Felicia and we are so sorry that such wonderful people are going through the worst pain imaginable. There is absolutely no question that you loved Eric as much as a person can possibly love another and that you did everything you could to help him. We are holding you all close to our hearts at this difficult time. And we hope that you can take a small measure of comfort in your precious memories and the support of your friends and loved ones. Our thoughts are with you.

With love,

Deb, Tim and Eva,
We will miss you Eric, that big smile and great personality you had always made others feel good. There are no words for this kind of loss. Know that we are all here for you and hold you in our hearts. love, Cindy and Thea

Tim, Debbie and Family,

Even though we haven't met, I'd like to extend our condolences from the MEAP team. Kathy let me know about your loss and please know that we are here to support your family in anyway that you may need now or as you return to work. Please don't hesitate to let us know what we can do for your family during this time.

Warm regards,
Marie Anderson (MEAP)

Tim, Debbie and Eva,

Our hearts go out to you. We are very sorry to hear of your loss.
With deepest sympathy,

Mark, Susan, Brittany and Michael Kapala

My heart goes out to you! I have thought of Eric many times since he graduated. I got to know Eric through my contact with him in the guidance office. Eric applied for a FRIDFANS Scholarship and he wss awarded the Fridley Bus Company Scholarship. The criteria for the scholarship was that the applicant had to ride the school bus. Even though Eric did not ride the bus his junior and senior year...the award was so appropriate for him because he was the bus for so many students who played soccer. He was always giving rides to all the kids who did not have transportation to and from practice. When we presented him with the scholarship and related what I have just mentioned...He came down the auditorium steps to receive his scholarship...laughing all the way! That is how I will always remember Eric! His smile said it all!

Eric was one of my favorite students, always smiling and giving hugs. I know he was seeking God's wisdom for his future, so it breaks my heart to see that he is gone. I will miss him and the other two this year that have gone before him. Life is hard, but God is good. Love you Eva and family! :)

Tim and family,
It's hard to find the right words to express my sympathy to you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and I'm praying that you find some comfort in the words of people who care so much about you. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

To the Kidder family we are so sorry at the loss of Eric our daughter Angie was in school with Eric and used to play hockey and hang with the Halvorson's and Eva too back in the middle school days. We always thought alot of Eric and would ask Angie about him over the years. He was a great kid and you could tell he was raised right. He gave you guys alot to be proud of. We were so sorry and upset when we heard whats been going on with alot of those kids from hockey cause they were all so close and always had lots of fun. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Stew&Tracie Ripley

Dear Kidder Family:

Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Eric was a great kid. Our son, Ryan, played soccer with Eric for the Blackhawks. Eric was a true leader and a great teammate. He will be deeply missed.

The Morans.

Tim, Debbie, Eva and Family

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. My son Roy, his Dad and I have nothing but fond memories of Eric during the hockey years and the love he had for the game as we did. We will miss Eric's big smile and what a great personality he had. Please accept our condolences.

Take Care!

Jackie, John & Roy Lang

Tim, Debbie & Eva.
I am Sherry Polka's sister ... and, she shared the very sad news about Eric. Such a huge loss. I don't know that I've ever met him, but what Sherry has said about "The Kidders" ... Eric ... I know he was a loved kid. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Take care!

Tim, Debbie & Eva: I’m so sorry about your loss and the pain you must be feeling. I know it all takes time but I have been praying for the Lord to ease some of that pain. Eric’s life was cut short and we all are left with the question of “why” and the comment “it’s not fair”. I guess we just have to believe that God had another plan for Eric. He wanted that “irresistible smile” up with Him to brighten up Heaven. Just trust God and look up to Heaven and know that Eric is with Him smiling down on you. Take care and know that Amanda and I are here for you guys always.

Tim, Debbie, Eva and relatives, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in knowing you will see each other again. Praying God will comfort you and bring you His peace through this very difficult time. We never lose those we give to God. With heartfelt sympathy.

Debbie: My thoughts are with you and your family.

Tim and Debbie,

My prayers and thoughts go out to you during your time of loss. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask.

Tim and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. May our prayers wash over you and fill you with God's peace, strength, and love. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers every single day so remember that you are never alone. Peace and Blessings.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the pain that you're feeling these sad days. Eva, keep your head up and remember that you've got lots of support at FHS. You all are in my prayers. Karolyn Busacker

Tim and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. May all our prayers wash over you and fill you with peace, strength, and love. We will be thinking of you and praying for you everyday. Peace and Blessings to you.

Jack and Ren and family: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your entire family during this time of profound loss. May God give you comfort and may you continue to trust in his divine plan for all of his children.

Tim and Debbie and family and relatives,
I hope you will feel my heart now as words are very hard to find. Even though I didn't know Eric that long his life and passing has truly changed mine. He was such a great example of true sportsmanship to all of us during those early years of his hockey career. My son Tim and I have nothing but the greatest memories of Eric and his huge heart for others. He has touched all of our lives as very few can and we will all greatly miss this great young man. Our love goes out to all of you,
The Raskovich's

I have a wonderful picture of Eric and Jay, about 3 and 4 years old, playing together with beautiful smiles on their faces. I would like to feel that they are safe together, smiling at us. Peace.

Tim and family, I am so sorry to hear about Eric. I hope you know that there are a lot of people who care and are including you in their prayers. My heart goes out to you.

I remember Eric's great personality and fun smile. I had the opportunity to play soccer and hockey in the same leagues as him and I was also the manager of his hockey team in his senior year. My prayers are with his family. I am so sorry for your loss.

So very sorry to read of the loss of Eric. My son Eric played summer soccer with Eric. My heart goes out to you in your loss.

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. He was one of my favorite kids to coach. I loved his competitive spirit and his great smile. My son had the privilege to play soccer with Eric and played against him in high school. He will be greatly missed.

I had the opportunity to get to know Eric on his road to recovery and I feel very blessed to have had the privilege to get to know him for who he truely was. He had such a beautiful heart and a smile and spirit that could light up a room. His passing is a great loss to all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. My prayers go out to the Kidder family, may God rest his soul.

I remember when Eric was in his freshman year in high school and ran in the Grandma's 5K race - he just took off sprinting and smiling. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

There are no words to convey how sorry we all are to hear of the loss of your beloved son. Lucas and Eric played soccer together with the Blackhawks, and I have many, many pictures in my mind's eye of Eric's great saves and even greater smiles. Bless all of you as deal with this horrendous loss. We will carry you in our hearts.

Connie Ford, Bob, Lucas and Caleb Power

Eric was a special young man, and I am grateful for the privilege of having him as a student. I will always remember his wide, engaging smile. My heart goes out to you at this most difficult time.

I had the chance to play hokcey with Eric. With him being one of our captains he always knew how to keep the morale up and motivation strong. He will deffinately be missed greatly by many.
R.I.P.

I'm in shock just thinking about how many kids between Columbia Heights and Fridley that have left us over the past 2 years, my twin brother included. People may say it will get better, but it doesnt, things seem like they get worse and i just wanted to say that my thoughts are with you, because i know how difficult this is. I'm so sorry for your loss, and i hope that you all are doing alright, and hanging in there.

Our toughts and prayers are with you.

Dearest Kidders,

I know you through my father, Bob Havrilak. Today he shared with me his grief over your, and the worlds, loss of Eric. We are especially sensitive to this tragedy, as we just lost my 22 year old son/grandson 2 months ago.

The Kidders and the Havrilaks are now bretheren in pain by sharing the experience of the loss of a man-child son, and we are with you.

Understand, that when you need to talk about Eric, and you think everyone is tired of listening, we are not! Today, tomorrow, next year, or twenty years from now...I'd love to hear your Eric stories, and will look forward to hearing from you.

In the last few years, my son and I would share an old Irish prayer whenever we parted, and I will share it with your family, especially Eva, now:

May the road rise up to meet you,
The wind be always at your back,
The sun shine warmly on your face, and
The rain fall gently on your fields.
Until we meet again,
May God keep you in the palm of his hand.

Eric you were an amazing person and it hurts to see you go. Your smile brightened up any room and we are all going to miss you. Rest in peace sweetie <3

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear son. My thoughts and prayers are with you. In deepest sorrow ~

Dear Family,
I am so sorry for the lost that you all are suffering and I can truly say that I Know that You are at question as to what it is that you could have done maybe to stop this thing from happening.But you did everything that was humanly possible ,you were and still are a good and loving family with beautiful and loving grandparents, great and loving parents, a caring and loving little sister, a loving host of uncles and aunties along with many cousins filled with love for him as well. No, you did it all, and the way that even I would have done it. But ,it was just his time. For whatever the case it was just his time and the LORD called him to be with him in heaven and that I know to be true. Yes he was a beautiful child and we are all going to miss him very much but be happy that he is and has always been the beautiful child of GOD as well and remember this, you will all along with me be in his presents again when we all go back to the GOD who loves us all so much that we can only wonder what it is going to be like .So in ending just remember this where he is now there is no pain,sorrow,hate,or illness for in the house of the LORD there is only love, joy,grace and mercy and now one that we all love a lot Mr. Eric J.Kidder and soon all of us as well.

My heart and sorrow is with you all,
Kenneth Bernard Dean

I was in a few classes with Eric in high school, and he truly can make anyone smile and had a great personality. He always could make me laugh and he will be missed deeply. My prayers go out to the kidder family. RIP Eric I know you're in a better place now.
God Bless

Dear Family and Friends: I know that you know that God has control and that he has called Eric to a higer arch and he will be used for a better purpose. I amsure that you will be rewarded to know how much he left here for others learn from. May God rest his soul

We are so sorry for your loss. Words are simply not adequate, this we know as we lost our 11 year old daughter last August following a short illness. Please know that others care and are praying for you in this most tragic time. God Bless.
The Family of Hailee LaMeyer

Having had the privilege of working with Eric as he fought the fight of his life was an honor. Eric INSPIRED many and his ultimate purpose is now being realized and will continue for some time. His time was short but his impact powerful. Eric talked often of giving back and doing what he could to keep others on the right path. This I believe is his chosen destiny. I am honored to have known him and will through my work, continue to keep his memory and purpose alive. Thank You Eric.

Eric,
I'll always remember you and Ally skating on East River Squirt Hockey. Your big smile and love of the game..

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest sympathy is with you as you grieve.
The Broses', Cindy, Brooke, & Calla

Family, Friends - My words cannot describe my heartfelt sympathy. I am speechless and am so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the Lord. Prayers. JMW