I've been sitting here looking at this for a long time, not sure how to put my feelings to words. I have not known Eric for long, but have never met another like him. You hear about kindred spirits, yet so very few people find them. Eric was mine, he was my best friend. Losing him so unexpectedly has torn me asunder. He had a large impact on my life and we did a lot of healing together. Eric was a great teacher, he taught me things that I would have otherwise not learned on my own. We spent many hours in various formats, sharing our hopes, and our dreams, our troubles and sorrows. I am a better woman to have known him. He was a very private man until you broke the ice, but then he was sweet and gentle. With him he takes a part of me, a part of my heart, and he will always have a home there. My heart goes out to his family, as he spoke often of you, just know that my heart mourns with you. If you need anything please let me know. I know I am far away but I am there with you all in spirit. Eric may you stalk me from your place on high, I know you will never truly leave me. As you have promised me that, and a promise from you to me was never broken. I love you Eric more then you ever knew. My condolences Laura