Posted: 3/20/2008 2:46:46 PM EDT
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Eric was a long time member of this site, serving as staff for a few years. He spent a lot of time on the site, and as he told me it got him through a lot of difficult times in his life. |
"Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others; it is the only means." -- Albert Einstein
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Eric stood by me and looked out for me in my early days here on AFRCOM. He was a good man, one of the best, hardly week goes by when I don't think about him and his beloved dogs. I'm not ashamed to say I cried when I heard about his death. Rest in Peace Eric. |
its 1984 and your names THX 1138, now STFU and eat your soylent green.
Wore Subnet's hat and got owned by Alton Brown
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| Eric went through many difficult times during the last few years of his life. It was an honor to be his friend and to help him during those hard times. He was always quick to find a smile and enjoyed being a part of the site. |
You only live once, but if you live right.. once is enough.
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Yes he was Lumpy. The world is a lesser place without Eric in it. 
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Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should
relax and get used to the idea.
-Robert A. Heinlein
Drugs kicked in now, need sleep, radiation tastes funny at 7 am every day... a bit like victory. - Ginger
relax and get used to the idea.
-Robert A. Heinlein
Drugs kicked in now, need sleep, radiation tastes funny at 7 am every day... a bit like victory. - Ginger
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He was one of the few guys who I talked to on the phone with some frequency. Mostly before he ventured to Las Vegas. We always talked about meeting up since he really didn't live that far from me in Indiana. We never did though. We sort of lost touch after he moved to Nevada, but he was absolutely a very mild mannered guy who was absolutely serious about championing the fight against breed specific legislation against Pit Bulls. I actually own a Catahoula Bulldog this very day because he educated me on the various breeds of Bulls and the truth behind the hype. I was shocked for days when I learned of his accident. May he rest in peace. |
Once the game has ended, the king and the pawn go back into the same box.
| Several years ago I was attacked by a pit bull and when Eric hear about it, he called to make sure that I was okay. He was very worried that I would come to hate the breed. While they are not my favorite, I do appreciate his love for them and was touched by his call. |
| He was a fine Texas gentleman. I could listen to him talk for hours, and alot of us in 04 did. Wish I had a time machine. |
South Of 80. The Boomhauer of the Il. H.T.F>
Re: Boating "A strangely common mallady among Arfcommers. You'd think we'd stop going fishing with our guns since we obviously know nothing about keeping them upright" . Mauser101
Re: Boating "A strangely common mallady among Arfcommers. You'd think we'd stop going fishing with our guns since we obviously know nothing about keeping them upright" . Mauser101
Yes he was. I remember asking him some questions about Pit Bulls and talking about one that I had owned. A great guy too soon gone
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“It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.”
-Marcus Aurelius
“Without freedom, there is no difference between submission and rebellion.”
-Anonymous
-Marcus Aurelius
“Without freedom, there is no difference between submission and rebellion.”
-Anonymous
I remember when me and Sniper_Wolfe came down for the first Gunstock you both offered to let us camp out in your room. He'll be missed. |
"Beauty is only a light switch away" - Tequila Bob
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Eric was a guy who had his problems with life, I could see it as only someone who has walked the same road. I don't know of the things that haunted him and caused turmoil in his life. He was a good man that is missed around here, like they all are.
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Don't boycott Bed_Head in 2008. Don't stare at my avatar. Don't think about a goose in a sock drawer. Don't think that a plane on a tread mill will fly.
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I was thinking about you today Eric. Miss ya bro!  That's Eric in front of me on the right. ETH on the far left in the blue shirt. |
Posted by SP1Grrl:
It was either bras or "How do I turn this vibrating thingy on?" I chose the lesser of two evils.
Posted By Bed_Head:
And yes, all women know the power of the boobies.... and the pie too.
It was either bras or "How do I turn this vibrating thingy on?" I chose the lesser of two evils.
Posted By Bed_Head:
And yes, all women know the power of the boobies.... and the pie too.
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I can't believe that I didn't hear about this last year.
When My daughter got bit by a pit bull mix last month, many accused me of hating the breed, which wasn't true. I remember Eric's many posts about his PB's and his avatar. I always wondered what happened to him. Rest in Peace Eric. |
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Originally Posted By Hydguy:
I remember Eric's many posts about his PB's and his avatar. I remember all three of his avatars. 1) ... The Silhouette 2) ... The Soap Dish (from Fight Club) 3) ... Debo I miss them all.
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Could you drive any better if I shoved that cell phone up your ass?
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Originally Posted By EdAvilaSr:
It is hard to believe it will be the 3rd anniversary of his death already 4th
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The person who complains most, and is the most critical of others has the most to hide.
"I was just a child then, now I'm only a man." -- Roger Waters
Also, Fuck obama.
"I was just a child then, now I'm only a man." -- Roger Waters
Also, Fuck obama.
| Has anyone stayed in touch with this family at all? I was wondering how Eric's son and daughter are doing....its been almost 20 years. |
Imagine a man when it all began
The pilot of "Enola Gay"
Flying out of the shockwave on that August day
All the powers that be, and the course of history,
Would be changed forevermore...
The pilot of "Enola Gay"
Flying out of the shockwave on that August day
All the powers that be, and the course of history,
Would be changed forevermore...
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Eric was a good guy, I was shocked when I found out, such a loss so young, looking back, I am not, even cannot stepping in that same river twice, since it is impossible. I feel the same way about several on this site and try to do what I can when I can. Just ask and I'll try. This forum isn't the same as it was, so many overloaded and stop checking forums and switching to streaming spotify or tictok  along with other streamers instead, but the histories can't be saved for the little people here, which I do like but it's a security risk mine is flat out amazing and I didn't realize so many people would also pick 6bananas65$ so soon. The whole forum things needs to keep up, like original 1 o forum but even then.This is really the only place I pay attention to and am amazed that forums need the secret stamp so they don't float into the archives as the number of visits per day, with 10% of those only here to complain about it. Enough with the doldrums. I salute all of you, even if it isn't reciprocated. |
The person who complains most, and is the most critical of others has the most to hide.
All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.
All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.