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EA235 Yes, he's gone

Never met you Eric, but have been keeping up with what's been going on. I read the last blog post and hoped for a different outcome than this. So sorry for his friends and family, and rest in peace Eric :rose
 
I just heard the news. I was hoping to see Eric at Dave's event for him on Sunday :(

RIP Eric, I hope you've found peace :rose
 
Reading your last blog post gave me chills. You seemed so tormented by a quality of life that would never, even minimally, meet your standards. You knew this choice would cause an unbelievable amount of grief to your friends/family. Knowing this, you made a very hard decision. Brave, but so sad to have lost the possibility that someone so strong could have harnessed that power and expressed it in a more positive way.

Though I didn't really know you, Eric, I wish you peace.
 
Bummed.....I owe Eric for illuminating me this year, thanks bud..:rip
 
Very sad indeed, but very understandable. You will be missed Eric and the good memories I had with you will last forever :rip:rose
 
Oh my god :( This is a sad day in the motorcycle community.

I give these words to a person that was and still is, an inspiration to all of us in one form or another, and who touched us all:

"Please show up every now and again and tell us of your experiences. We will all be telling you about ours."

God Speed :rip
 
I will share this with everyone:
I asked Eric twice not to race on that Saturday and again Sunday morning. Then I pleaded with him. I can't let that go and I need help with that.


Dave Moss

Dave,

I will say my two cents with this, as I have been in the same situation as you are now. (forgive my incoherent babbling as I am still taking back by this news)

Remember it is not your fault. While you may think you could have stopped this, there was no way for you truely know what was to occur. There is no way for you to stop certain actions of a determined man; Eric raced because he loved to race. I can't imagine Eric looking back and saying he wishes he never experienced the moto lifestyle, competition and people, despite what happened.

And I know no matter what I say, you will justify guilt in your mind, because it is the natural progression of sorrow. I have lost many people in my life, a few right in front of my eyes, but beating myself up with "if we just didn't ride 9 today", "if I just stepped in and said something", "if I just didn't let her go" not only will I have lost someone I love, but I would have lost myself.

Eric never blamed you, but still he forgives, although he doesn't understand why forgiving is needed. I promise you he does. Don't beat yourself up about it. Rejoice in memories of Eric, and the fact you had the pleasure to meet him, as opposed to not suffering with this by having never known him.

Your friends are always here if you need them,
Dan
 
:rip:rose #235

Thanks for the time you shared with us Eric. You will be missed. May you rest peacefully now.

Mike
AFM #662
 
Fock. Glass is raised. :staRang
 
God speed and god bless to family, friends and loved ones. :rose
 
Eric, we will miss your wit, your charm, your enthusiasm and boundless energy. Our hearts ache from the sadness of losing you.

You were a wonderful friend and a talented, motivated instructor. But most of all you were a member of our family, loved, respected, cherished.

May you find eternal peace and comfort. We will never forget you.
Lance.

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