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Errol (Barbados)
April 22, 2024
Loved the obituary it made me smile. Never knew him but it's awesome to be remembered from the heart.
KC
September 20, 2023
Absolutely brilliant and inspiring way to remember your loved one. So sorry for your loss.
J.B.
September 19, 2023
What a lovely tribute! Thank you for sharing this glimpse of your husband's personality and your love for him. So sorry for your loss.
Donald Stone
September 19, 2023
Crystal and Eric's Family, You almost got me! I almost started to cry after reading a very heartfelt and lovely tribute to your husband departed. So, very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Eric's obituary. We lost my twin sister in 2021 too. It's still difficult. Enjoy your day! Thank you so much!
Julie H.
September 19, 2023
Thank you for sharing this amazing tribute with the world. I do feel like I got to know him, even just a little bit. When otherwise our paths would have never crossed, and for that I am really grateful. I hope this finds you and your family well and that you have found some peace in your next chapters of your journey. Sending much love and continued healing.
Julie - Texas
Laura
September 19, 2023
Wow what a beautiful Obituary. I had tears and smiled while reading it.I think it was pretty great. So sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your beautiful family.
ElizabethRenee Mallett
May 6, 2023
What teaching you have shared with the world.
Lost my best friend today reading this amazing obit could not have been at a better time.
God Bless You
Rene'e
Maggie
April 12, 2023
I´m so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. He was obviously a pretty special and wonderful man, and I´m sure he would have loved and laughed at his obituary. It was just perfect.
Sending healing hugs to you and your family from Ont, Canada.
Lisa from Ohio
April 3, 2023
What an awesome obit. This should encourage many to write their own. Eric sounds like a great guy. Praying that all of you are surrounded with love and that you are able to have peace and many smiles when remembering Eric.
Holly Dietrich
February 23, 2023
I smiled and cried as I read the incredible obituary for this hella cool guy. Didn't know him but I almost feel cheated by not having the privilege of meeting Eric and his awesome family. Sending many prayers and much love to the family and friends of Eric.
Peace
Ani
February 16, 2023
Sincerest condolences to you and your family, I know it´s never easy especially now with his anniversary coming up but you carry all the wonderful memories and your never alone! I´m sure he was impressed also as we all were with such an amazing obituary!
Cha Nic
February 15, 2023
Thank you for sharing this very lively obituary filled with your love and zest for your life together.
I am a new widow, or 16 months, and my heart could5 best to write an obituary yet. My husband's passing was sudden, so it has taken time for me to heal and align with his spiritual transition to the next life. I do miss him so much. My children and I are managing as well as can be, and take every opportunity to remember hm.
I am inspired by your obituary, and will take some time to possibly write a lively and fun obituary for my husband as well. You bring a spark to your husband's life in your storytelling. I hope to share my husband's fun-loving nature and loving family highlights in an obituary soon. Thank you for the inspiration. It reminds me that we can celebrate our loved ones in a light and airy way that encourages connection.
You both seem to have had a wonderful life together. Thank you for sharing your husband's life story with us. Truly inspiring, and hope your family is feeling love, comfort, and support in your healing journey. God bless you all
Laura
February 15, 2023
I am reading this obituary two years after your husbands death. It appears as if the internet gods are not done spreading the joy it brings to people. I hope by now you have found peace with his passing and smile with his memories. Reading this obituary made me laugh and imagine what an amazing pair you must have been and what great role models of love you were for your children. Now, I love beets and I don´t drink beer- but I have mad respect for your husband and his choices in life. The best choice was marrying you. Take care of yourself and the little ones. And thank you for sharing a little bit of your husband for the rest of us. May we all learn from this and share more about our loved ones upon their passing. Hugs.
Robin Murphy
April 14, 2022
I´m touched by such a loving tribute to your "dead sexy" husband. I laughed out loud and felt the pull of the loss that his leaving earth means to you all. Much love and God bless. Robin
Lesley
January 14, 2022
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Reading his obituary made me feel as if I knew him, yet from another country. I wish his lovely wife and children the very best.
Erin
December 30, 2021
We are deeply sorry for your loss & sorry we didn't get to Meet such an amazing guy. I remember in Serendipity when Jeremy Piven wrote the mock obit for Jon Cusack & I had Said how I wished more people wrote heartfelt ones. I'm sure it's so difficult but you gave everyone a glimmer into the amazing simple life he lead. Praying you all had a Merry Christmas, & a Happy New Year. Your love story is beautiful.
Crystal
November 13, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I pray you have peace and love within your hearts, the rest of your time here will be without him and that won't be easy. God be with your whole family in all the days to come.
Rachel Oister
November 12, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like an amazing man. Your obituary is one of a kind. Make God Bless and keep you and your family during this time.
Genevieve Lalonde
November 12, 2021
Beautiful tribute to your late Husband! I Pray for your family and wish you all the best
Gennaay
Canada
Theresa Stead
November 11, 2021
Months have passed and today I read your beautiful and quirky words. Your Eric was a special person who is now a beloved Angel standing by you and your children.
Take care.
From Australia.
Colette Jones - Texas
November 11, 2021
Well written. I read the short obituary on Facebook and it touched my heart. I have always found an obituary should be read to make you feel you knew this person or wish you would have met them. I pray for great peace and the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Seems God is not finished sharing with the world what an example of love is. May you find peace and new friends through this sharing.
Beth Greer
November 11, 2021
What a wonderful obituary! So sorry for your family's loss! Wish I could have met him, he sounds like my kind of people!
Pam Furmon
November 11, 2021
Sorry for your loss......he sounds like a great guy....handsome too! Love your tribute.
Kathy Cloutier
October 15, 2021
Well, it looks like the Red Sox are going to win it all! Thanks for your help with that! For your family, I´m so sorry for your loss of such a great sounding guy. I just saw your obit on the internet....and needed to read more.
Nola Brooks
May 22, 2021
Beautiful read a clearly Eric was much loved. Big hugs from travelling Australians in Uluru NT (Ayers Rock)
Lori Williams
April 15, 2021
I´m so sorry for your loss!!! I´m just reading this and it´s just beautiful!!! He sounds like he was such a great Dad and funny guy!!! I´m from Boston and this put a smile on my face!!! Really Awesome Obituary, again, I´m very sorry for you and your families loss!!
Frank Joyce
April 2, 2021
Hi Crystal, we don´t know each other and I didn´t know Eric, but I feel like I did or would have wanted to after reading the obituary for him! What a great guy!! I read a lot of strength in your words but anyone in a relationship like this one can´t help but be sad once in a while. If you are, I pray for great peace and the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ would flow over and through you and your sadness would immediately disappear and never return again. I wish you and your three children a wonderful life!
Michelle Gomez
March 27, 2021
Absolutely beautiful I can feel your Love.
Susan kindred
March 26, 2021
Rest in peace Eric and sending love and strength to you all . I also lost my lovely Dad as a child so I do understand this loss just hope you can keep as strong as my Mum did xx Love from the UK
A reader
March 25, 2021
You did good. Rest In Peace
Carly J. Harriss
March 25, 2021
To have lived and loved ones SOUL MATE, is a true blessing and a wonderful way to experience this beautiful world. . .
Thanks so much ERIC, for making this world a better place to live and love .
Kathy Wallace
March 25, 2021
Sorry to say I didn't know your husband, it seems I missed out. He was loved greatly by all here on Earth and I'm sure also in Heaven. Prayers are with you all.
Angel Fuller
March 24, 2021
My deepest condolences, to you and the Children´s. May Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, wrap his Forever, loving arms around you guys,and keep y´all safe! From all hurt, harm and danger!! In Christ precious name..Amen
Raymond Wells
March 24, 2021
A life well lived. And beets never crossed his lips. Good man with conviction. And obviously touch all who knew him. I did not have the privilege.
FLO ERNST
March 24, 2021
You did Eric justice in his obituary. It sounds like you two had a great life and loved each other very much what is life without laughter. May you find comfort and strength and May Eric rest in peace. Prayers for the family
Rick Schott
March 24, 2021
Anyone who hates beets is a brother of mine. Godspeed Sir and my sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Dan
March 24, 2021
I don't you, or Eric, but based on this obituary he must have been a helluva guy. I'm sorry I never had the pleasure of sitting next to him at a ballpark.
John
March 24, 2021
This is brilliant. Sounds like a great guy! RIP my friend.
Jarrod H Edmond OK
March 24, 2021
Deepest condolences on your loss of the "Greatest Man on Earth" and "Dead Sexy" husband. I didn't know him, or your extraordinary family but learned of his life through this absolutely and fantastically penned obituary and would liked to have and can honestly say, we should all be so lucky. I'm 46, he was far too young at 43 to leave this world behind. I'll raise a glass and toast his name. Cheers to Eric!
Wanza Faltz
March 24, 2021
Sending you and your kids, family and friends my deepest condolences. May God continue to give you strength and peace. I love how loved you wrote your husband's obituary, I agree I'm sure he's smiling from ear to ear. Just a honored reader sending you lots of hugs. You are a amazing wife.
Michelle
March 24, 2021
God bless your family! Thanks for sharing your sweet tribute! Lots of love to you and your kids!
Sheila Barker
March 24, 2021
God bless you and your children I know it´s hard I lost my better1/2 a few years bk Jesus will help u all!
Rachelle Hockett
March 24, 2021
So sorry for your loss and commend your balanced approach!
Gloria Rudolph
March 24, 2021
What a testament to the love and happiness he brought to this world. Your tribute is deeply touching. God bless Eric, you, and your beautiful family.
Teresa Marzulla
March 23, 2021
I did not know your family but this is one rocking obituary. I'm pretty sure you guys were one special couple. This yankee fan will even route for Boston in his memory. RIP Eric time for some Ozzy.
Beth Monger
March 23, 2021
Unfortunately I don't know you or your beloved Eric the love you shared with everyone for your husband touched many. I pray you your kids and family just enjoy the precious memories you all made. With all the hate in the world any more this was very sweet too feel all the love for this man..RIP ERIC.
Royx Settlemyre
March 23, 2021
To Smiley in Texas your obit writing joyed me as doubly half-baked= well done. Loved almost meeting your gang in person... see y'all upstairs... RWS
Pat
March 23, 2021
So sorry for your loss & my deepest condolences to you, your children & your entire family.. FWIW you're right he is "dead sexy"..
Laurie in MA
March 23, 2021
I didn´t know you or your family, but after reading this obituary, you and your family sound like a fabulous group of people! God be with all of you! RIP Eric! I will put Ozzy on now!
Anna in New York City
March 23, 2021
I am very sorry for your loss, but know you are blessed to have had this great love, which will remain with you always. Twenty years ago I was 46 when I lost my souse to a similar blood cancer, non Hodgkin´s lymphoma. He was 50 and we also had three children, who always remember their dad. We keep his memory alive because he was wonderful, like yours. Your Eric would be proud of the feelings you evoked in so many people who never knew him but we are all celebrating his life today. Enjoy your children in his honor. I will make a contribution to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for both our husbands. As we say to the bereaved in Greek: Zoe Se Sas. Life to You.
Susan Rodger
March 23, 2021
So sorry for the loss of your much loved husband.
Death is never easy and you will find in time that you just move on never forgetting how much you still love and miss him.
Praying for you and your family.
Barbara Beckett
March 23, 2021
What a beautiful tribute to your husband..God Bless You and your children..
From...Philadelphia...Pa
Donna Green & Ronnie Wood, Brandon, MS 39047
March 23, 2021
We´re so sorry for your loss of this beautiful spirit. This loving tribute tells how he loved and was loved by everyone he met.
Best wishes for your family in your future knowing he´ll always be smiling down on you.
Jane Beare
March 23, 2021
So sorry for your loss... it sounds as though you and your family knew true love. Blessings to you all. Jane B Manitoba Canada
Gillette Family
March 23, 2021
What an incredible story. What a loving man he must have been. Always remind his kids, every day, how much he loved them and how PROUD he still is.
Rod and Lisa Bogg
March 23, 2021
Our hearts go out to you for your outstanding story. Eric must have been an amazing man!
Lisa
March 23, 2021
From a mother of a child battling this disease currently - Thank you! It gave me a great smile and reminded me what it is to live and love. Blessings to Eric and to his family. Your outlook and perspective is inspiring!
Wanda Knowles
March 23, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss.
You wrote a very loving, truthful obituary that I think he would be proud of. God be with you and your children.
Jim Curry
March 23, 2021
Greetings from Chicago. I don't know any of you, but I do. A toast to all of you. It's not going to be Busch light, but I'll put on crazy train and have a drink. God bless. What an amazing obituary. A true tribute.
Carol
March 23, 2021
My husband died of leukemia almost 20 years ago. Take care of your heart.
Rowena from Maryland
March 23, 2021
A beautiful funny tribute to your man. My condolences and prayers for your family. RIH Sir
Hedy Zikratch
March 23, 2021
From sunny California, this girl & her husband will never know a snowy driveway nor Eric but we have a glimpse into a life that most of us could have been blessed to have cross our path because of your rare talent of "putting words together .... just so". Thank you! Know that in doing so .... your Eric will always be remembered "at odd times" because you allowed us to share in your joy-filled life with him. But it is also "you" who we got to fleetingly know too .... "you" who saw the humor of your shared life. Bless you. I hope the traits you both shared are genetic & passed down to your kids. Certainly we all hot a dose of humility here on a life well lived because there was love! Thank you, again.
Mandy
March 23, 2021
This wonderful description of a much loved man, husband, father and friend has made it all the way to the news in Australia. It sounds like the world has said goodbye to a wonderful soul for now. Condolences to his family & many friends.
Debbie Glenn
March 23, 2021
Awesome Eric, God bless and
Condolences to the family who may be sad but smiling with love
Janet
March 23, 2021
Continue to shine like the bright light you are Eric .....
Sleep in peace and condolences to the family
Lina Myers
March 23, 2021
I just lost my husband very recently and the grief is debilitating. Your humor brought a smile. My Jimmy was funny too...he asked to be quoted with "in lieu of lowers to tip
a live musician". To which we chuckled, would
You ever tip a dead one? But because he'd said it, the quote remained. So sorry for your loss.
Brit
March 22, 2021
I´m sure the Angels needed someone with his amazing spirit up there.
Jakki
March 22, 2021
It takes a tight, loving family, extended family, to create this kind of light in the world. The man you describe sounds exuberant and extraordinary person, but that light is so easily dampened if it's not supported with love and acceptance. I'm sure that you were as much a part of this joyous man's soul as he was of yours.
You're brightening all of us with this wonderful remembrance. Eric's physical life was tragically short, but his light is shining brightly because your love is part of it.
Christine
March 22, 2021
I´m sure he is smiling down on you!! Sad but wonderful love story.
Lacey Trumbo
March 22, 2021
I´m so sorry for the loss of this amazing husband and father.
Amanda Helling
March 22, 2021
Thank you for sharing this amazing man. I read it with a smile and tears. Your family has clearly lost a legend. You could tell who he was by this obituary. I wish we could attend just to give you a long distance hug, but we are in Oregon. My prayers are with all of you, especially you, Crystal.
Alanna S
March 22, 2021
Such a beautiful tribute. Your humor towards him during this time shoes that you guys had something magical. My sincere condolences
Jimmy G.
March 22, 2021
I was so moved by your eloquent and funny obit. Your love for your husband and passion to uphold his memories will guide you and your family for the years to come. My condolences...
Shanna Poindexter
March 22, 2021
.... wish I would've known him. Sounds like a fun guy with a great family!
So sorry for your loss!
Bet he woulda never knew he'd become FB famous after life, huh? Too cool!
Ray and Carolyn Bungay
March 22, 2021
Crystal Sauser, so sorry for your and your children's loss. From from this piece about Eric I almost feel I know him, but sadly wish I did. As an older dude from New Brunswick, Canada, I am so blessed to read what you have said about your hubby. He will watch from above over all of you until you meet again. God bless you for tackling his obituary is such a funny yet dignified way.
John
March 22, 2021
I hope my dog Dresden, who pre-deceased me, has hooked up with Harvey because she was a dog all my friends loved to hate as well. And keep your love alive as long as you can.
Daniela from Texas
March 22, 2021
Hello there! I am so sorry for y'all's loss. It is a heart wrenching thing to lose someone so dear to so many. I send y'all love and prayers for the Huskers. Eric's obituary is a true testament to the love he gave and received in his life. May he Rest In Peace.
Forest
March 22, 2021
You know, I didn't know you, or your family. Eric died, weeks ago. Yet, from a cnn story, a tear is brought to my eye, why, because he was an amazing person, who inspired you to touch the hearts of people you didn't know, states away. Condolence from Michigan, My grandfather died of bone cancer, it's not how long we live, but the legacy we leave behind. I can only hope to be able to make a positive impact to those around me, thank you for the inspiration.
Kimberly
March 22, 2021
This is by far the most well written obituary I have ever have the privilege to read. I'll be taking in some Ozzy and toasting to who I now know was a great man with a cold Busch light..
Cheers to Dead sexy Eric and his smoking hot wife...
Kristin Zarate
March 22, 2021
Thank you for spreading this love into the world. The love between you and Eric is palpable and it is a gift that you now shared with the world. A message of hope and peace and belief in something greater than us all. What an honor it is to know your story. Thank you. My sincerest prayers for love and light to surround and hold your family.
Deborah Roberts
March 22, 2021
You are a winner and had something most women will never experience. A Good Partner and Husband praying for your family
Diana Tyler
March 22, 2021
Bravo!
Niloofar from Tehran, Iran
March 22, 2021
Absolute perfection! The love in this relationship is palpable!
Amy
March 22, 2021
I am so sorry to read of your loss but am also so inspired by the way you are modeling tribute to the love and joy your husband shared with you, your family and those around him. What a beautiful picture for your kids and everyone who reads this. I am praying for your family and a victorious season for the Huskers.
Celina
March 22, 2021
I read the obituary after clicking on the link from a news article. I´m so sorry for your loss. Praying for healing and strength for you and your family
Darlene McNeill
March 22, 2021
First let me extend my sincerest condolences to you and your family. This is the most REALIST obit I´ve ever read and kudos to you! I lost my husband in 2015 and wanted so badly to honor him like this but too worried about the rest of his family. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you did something that will make people smile for a lifetime even under the worst of circumstances,
Rachel R
March 22, 2021
what a wonderful tribute! I am glad that I had the opportunity to read this and smile. I have no doubt your husband was an awesome dude, as he won the heart of a really cool wife. I have made a donation in your husband's honor to the L+L society. Take care.
Anna
March 22, 2021
What a fantastic way to share your Eric with us all. So very sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family lots of love and light...and much gratitude for bringing a smile to my face. Eric sounds like he lived his life large!
Oz Almaguer
March 22, 2021
My sincerest sympathies and deepest condolences for your loss, I hope your heartache is brief and your remembrance will be forever. I applaud you for making the incredible effort on your husband's obituary, you put your heart into it and it definitely shows. Good job.
Bruce - California
March 22, 2021
I wish your family and friends the absolute best! I hope my own life is represented with similar values.
Laura - New Jersey
March 22, 2021
What a great tribute. Thanks for letting us get to know Eric. RIP dude.
Jilly
March 22, 2021
My deepest sympathies to you & your family. I don´t know any of you but give you so much credit for such a loving & fitting tribute to your husband. I´m sure he´s grinning from ear to ear. If not already, you should become a writer. You´re very talented! I wish you all a long happy life!
Andreia
March 22, 2021
Sending my love and sympathies virtually. I hope we all one day get to experience an "Eric" in our lives. You were lucky to know and love him and be loved by him. <3
Elizabeth
March 22, 2021
Crystal, my deepest sympathy to you and your children. What a wonderful loving relationship you, Eric and your children all had with each other. Thank you for sharing the most heartfelt obituary I have ever read. Eric is, and always will be, with you and your family. Keep up the laughing and dancing with Eric. God bless you all from Boston.
Julie M.
March 22, 2021
What a truly inspirational celebration of life. As requested, I donated to the leukemia society with a "Go Huskers!" cheer. Despite your pure sense of love, I know it's a hard loss. My deepest condolences. As Ozzy would say, "I'll see you on the other side."
Debbie from Canada
March 22, 2021
What a Beautiful Tribute to your Husband! My sincere Condolences to you and your Family
Rita Jones
March 22, 2021
He sounds like an amazing husband, dad and friend. Your kids are lucky to have had him and are blessed to have you. Awesome job letting me (first name Complete, last name Stranger) know how he loved and who he loved. Thank you!
Mary
March 22, 2021
CNN brought me to your awesome tribute to your husband. To have had a love like that with Eric is a tremendous blessing. Thank you for giving his life light in your darkest moment.
Carole
March 22, 2021
You hit this one out of the park, Crystal. You and Eric seem to have unified America in sending you heartfelt best wishes and condolences. Thank you for your grace and wit. With love from Atlanta.
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