Eric,we will miss you deeply. We could never have a better next door neighbor. We watched you grow from a little boy to a handsome man. We will never forget you. Curtiss & Nancy Epps

On behalf of the Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center, please extend our sincere condolences to Eric’s family.

Elaine, Dan and family,

I am so very sad to hear of your loss. I send to you my thoughts and prayers. Love, Gale

Eric, as part of our family, and knowing you for being you,we shall always cherish the time that you spent with us. A caring, beautiful person with such a big heart. The pain and tears of your loss will stay with us forever. Look down on us with dad and smile and laugh as in your life. The hurt that we feel can only be felt by having someone like you in our lives. We will miss you, love you, and you will always remain my second son. R.I.P.

Dear Elaine, Danny Jr.,

Mrs. Vargo, Billy and Brenda.

As Frank heard the news from a co- worker, on Saturday he was devasted, you all know how Frank felt about Eric,& Danny jr & of course Dan Sr. this death has hit him like a ton of bricks. We will always remember the fun times we all had together with Eric and we had some good times. We are sorry you all drifted apart after Dan’s death,our memories will never be forgotten. Eric was special to Frank,this accident has changed everyones life. it is so hard to write what we will feel, but as we say Good bye to Eric, know that you are all in our Prayers. We love you all Elaine, Dan, Mrs. Vargo, Billy & Brenda, your angels will be watching over you all.

With our sincere thoughts and feelings to Danny and family.

Our sympathys are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of pain and heartache. We are sure Eric is walking with God the Father and will be well taken care of in heaven. God Bless you all.

The Insure-link Family

I met Eric that Friday night, I had just began working with him and he introduced himself and told me how he couldnt wait to work with me again. Eric came off as such a fun and awesome person to be around. I wish i had the chance to get to know him better. He will be missed. I will keep his family and friends in my prayers

-Nicole

When I close my eyes and envision Eric, I get overwhelmed by a sense of joy as I picture his trademark ear to ear smile draped across his face. His sense of humor and enthusiasm for life was a gift to this world, but it was his warm and caring heart that made him such an unreplaceable friend.

Eric was truly like the brother I never had. From my first visit to Florida to his last visit out to California, it was apparent that we were both embarking on the same journey at the same time in our lives. It was the first sense of brotherly love I had ever felt – petty competitions and fights which I realize now stemmed from mutual respect and admiration… deep philosophical talks… swapping anecdotes about our failures and successes ; with girls… We were both trying to figure out what it’s like to become men and we both embraced this unspoken connection. Never had I experienced this type of bond with a blood relative. He really helped me see and appreciate the gifts/bonds that are within a family, and the irony lies within the fact that it is the strength and bonding of one’s family and community that will help in easing the pain of a loss as tragic as this.

I will never forget the experiences we shared together, and I will always carry a part of him within me as I live out the dreams that we had talked about during our time together. I miss you to pieces Eric, but I am happy to know that you can share your gifts again with your Father.

As for our family, my heart aches to know that you are all enduring such heartbreak right now. No words can describe how heart-wrenching of a situation this is and no words should. I only hope that we can all recognize that the great pain stems from the great love we all shared for him and that the hurt is a reminder of how special he was. He will never be forgotten, and there will not be a day that goes by that I will not honor him and our family in my own way. I love you family, and I love you Eric. Rest in Peace my friend… Love, Your Cuz, Brian

Dear Elaine:

May God Comfort you and your family during this time of GREAT SORROW! No words can truly Help at this time. Please know that you are in our Prayers and thoughts. With our Deepest Sympathy and Love.

Stella and Matthew Chea

Elaine,

Helen and I are just so upset about this tragic loss of Eric. He really was a good kid and we enjoyed our time with him and the rest of the Western gang immensly. I hope that you can find some comfort and we will always remember Eric. I can only hope that he and Dan are together again and enjoying each others company.

Elaine, Danny, and family,

Words cannot express the sincere sorrow I feel for your loss. All my prayers are going out to you all so that you may be strong in this time of grief. I know for a fact Eric was so loved by a outstanding mother, love Paulette.

Elaine, Danny, Aunt Elaine, Billy and Brenda,

I am so very saddened by the news of Eric’s death. My thoughts are with you and I pray that God will help you find strength in Him and in each other as you endure the terrible pain and greif that this loss has brought. Eric was a bright light in all our lives and I will think of him often and remember him fondly.

Love to each of you,

Judy Conlon

Aunt Elaine and Danny, Life doesn’t seen fair! I am so sorry I could not even imagine the pain that you are going thru. You are in my thoughts and of course if there is anything you need I’m there! Love Theresa Rizzo Mooney

Dear Elaine and Danny, words cannot express our deepest sympathies for your loss. Eric was a wonderful boy! We will always remember him fondly. Our hearts are so sad for your loss. Katie and Ted

I am thinking of you guys constantly. What you are enduring is unimaginable. I hope that through the pain there is some light cracking through. Words just can’t describe the feelings of support and love I hold for you during this difficult time. Sending love and hugs…there are some coming in person early May! Love, Stacy, Andy and Emma Dog

Elaine and Danny….Words cannot express how saddened I am at the passing of Eric. I pray that in some way God will grant you both peace. I am always here and so honored to have you both as friends. Eric is with his dad now, sharing stories and laughter. I will continue to keep your entire family in my prayers. Cathy

Gone but never forgotton. Rest in peace. You will be missed greatly!

Aunt Elaine, My hearts breaks for you, Danny and Norm. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain and the loss you are feeling.

My heart smiles when I think of Eric. He was bigger than life, always the one who made us all laugh. I just wish to God that I would have kept in touch so I would have known the truly wonderful man he turned out to be. I know he has touched many lives.

Eric, I want you to do something for me because I know you can see and feel what is going on down here. On April 16th a part of your Mom died. Please wrap your arms around her and let her know you are fine and you are with your Dad. Comfort her in her time of grief which will, I am afraid last until she can once again hold you and tell you how much she loves you.

I know one day I will see you again and we can all sit around Grandma’s table and eat pasta and cut up..

I miss and love you so very much, Robin