Dear friends,
I lost my youngest son at
approximately 10:30 p.m. on January 4th
as he and a co-worker were
involved in a one car accident
on
Ziglar Boulevard, in Mobile.
Eric was a passenger and I was
told he did not suffer.
Please pray for our families.
http://www.flounderwear.com/memory.html
Sincerely,
Mike and Robin Wade
Cindy (Wade) Jordan his mother
I am so sorry to hear this. Like
many of the people in our relatively
small community
hat makes up the FDL, your
numerous contributions to
the list make me feel as if
I know you as a friend. I
cannot imagine
your pain but I want to give you my heart
felt condolences and wish you
strength and healing in this horrific time.
Warm regards,
Bob Hurwitz
Fox and I want to extend our
deepest sympathy. I did read the
article in the
paper and didn't
realize that was your son. How sad. I know this
must be so
difficult for you but
you do have some solace in knowing he
didn't suffer.
Sincerely,
Fox & Debra Metcalf
Mere words cannot express my
sorrow over your loss. You and your loved
ones are in my thoughts
and prayers.
Greg Gobins
I am so sorry, Mike. Please
accept my deepest sympathy.
I know it sounds
unbelievable but it does get easier.
You never forget but you will
come to only remember the good times.
I lost a daughter and at first
I thought I would die but then I
realized
Wendy would have wanted me to
carry on and I will see her some day.
If there is anything I can do,
please let me know.
Deedee Bilancini
(Barracuda President)
Mere words cannot express my
sorrow over your loss. You and your loved
ones are in my thoughts
and prayers.
Greg Gobins
Our prayers go out for you and
your family. May you have peace during
this difficult time and
find some comfort in the promise of
Heaven.
John White-Spunner
I am so sorry. I will pray for
you and your family. Thank you
for letting me know.
Billy LeGrone
He looks just like I remember him
...only older. He really didn't change in the face at all. It's going to be a sad, sad, thing. I'm
really dreading it. The paper said that neither of them had on seat
belts. But, I guess if it's true, it really doesn't matter,
because when it's YOUR time to go, it's going to happen, regardless.
Denise Curtis
I am so sorry for your loss.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do
Jon Ashworth
I am very sorry to hear
about your son. We take life for granted
so much and when it is
taken away it is difficult to comprehend.
Having
a son of my own named
Erik, I can not imagine the sense of lost
you are
going thru. My prayers
will be with you......Doug
Doug Olsen
Dear Mike, I am so sorry. I have
2 children and I can't imagine what it must be like.
I am praying for you
and your family.
Lisa Cullins
Spearfishing Magazine
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our
prayers and thoughts are with your
family.
Sincerely,
Bill Salsman
We are so sorry for your loss. I
hope our prayers bring you and your family comfort.
Michael and Laurie
Boucher
My Friend Mike & Family,
Words can not describe
how saddened Susan & I are for
your loss. Do not
hesitate to let us know if we may be
of service to you. Our
thoughts, prayers and love to
you for the strength
and understanding your family is
looking up to you for.
All Our Love &
Sympathy,
Neal & Susan Hudson
I'm so sorry Mike
if there's anything I can do please let me
know buddy.
Jerome Lee
You have our deepest sympathies
and prayers.
June Spoon and WLO
Radio Crew
Dear Mike and Mom,
I was so upset to hear
the bad news about Eric. I am so sorry
that happened.
I just found out last
night and I have been praying for you ever
since. I am
coming to the wake
right after work. Thanks for the picture.
Love, Carly
I can only imagine the pain
your family is feeling.
My family will pray for
yours and I'll have my church
lift you up this coming
Sunday.
Brian Carson
My heart goes out to you and
your family. I wish someone would
have
called me. Has the
service already been held? Let me know if
there is
anything I can do.
Jim & Rhonda
Stephens
I am truly sorry to hear about
your son. I know it must be very
hard, and a real test
of faith for you and your
family. I have a six month old son and I know
it would
be very hard on me to loose
him. I will keep you and your family in my
prayers.
Just remember God has a plan
for each and every one of us.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Glasscock
Dear Mike,
I'm a father too and I want to
express my deepest condolences for your
lost. It's better
for us all to believe that Eric is now at the right side of God
to look and protect their parents. I can say no more.
Your friend in Portugal,
Rui P
We were shocked to hear about
what happened to your son Eric.
Please believe that our
thoughts and prayers are with you and all the families that are
involved during this saddened time. Our hearts go out to you Mike! Maybe one
day you can still come and visit with Chuck. He gets so lonely being
house bound now. He sure does
miss all his friends coming to see him!
Shirley and Chuck
Flowers
I am so sorry to hear about your
loss. I cannot imagine what it must be like to lose a child. I hope
that you can take some comfort in the knowledge that Eric has changed
in form, but his existence continues. Please know that our thoughts and
prayers are with you and your family.
Bob & Terri
I am very sorry to hear of the
great loss that you and your family has suffered with the loss of
your son. My prayers are with you and your family. I wish I had the
words to make things a little better but I don't. Words don't fix things like
this but faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and time can make things a
little clearer. After
looking a Eric's picture on your web site these words did come to mind so I will leave them
with you.
Please, remember Eric
as he is and will always be, the way he
touched your life. Remember Eric until your heart smiles and you laugh
out loud!!! If you're smiling and laughing in your memories, you will
then be remembering Eric in his true light.
God Bless!
Steve Parker
Birmingham, AL
Dear Squire Mike,
We are so very sorry to
hear of the tragic loss of your son
Eric.
On behalf of the
Tennessee Squire Association, please accept our
sincere condolences.
Our hearts and prayers
go out to you and your family at this
very sad time.
Kindest regards,
Jone Richardson
Tennessee Squire
Association
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR YOUR NEWS!!
I don't know what to
say..... when you get time and if you feel like it, please tell me more about
this terrible tragedy. You and Robin and Cindy are in my thoughts
and prayers.
Sincerely,
Les Sage
I am truly saddened to hear your
news, about your son. May God comfort you, and your family, in this
trying period of your lives!!
If I can do anything at
all, please let me know!!!!!!!
Sincerely,
Lee Hall
I never knew you had a son with
Cindy. I'm so sorry. I will keep you in my prayers.
Thinking of you in your
time of mourning!
Donna Lilly
So sorry to hear of your loss.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jamie Peoples
I am so terribly sorry my
thoughts are with you and all your family.
Shirley Brown
Panama City Dive Club
Oh Mike, I am so sorry. I don't
know what else to say...certainly your family will be in our thoughts
and prayers.
Missy and Steve Gresham
Please accept my sincere
condolences for the loss of you son. He looks like a cherished kid. I
manage my grief with my memories.
We often talk of Loren and his
deeds, miss-deeds and his life in
general. We refuse to let him go from our family. I'm sure you have
many
fond memories which you will
cherish.
With regrets,
The Maas family
We're so sorry, so sorry.
We are with you always. What terrible news.
You are in our prayers.
Love,
Steve & Bird Howe
California
Mike, I am so sorry to hear about
this!
PLEASE CALL ME!!!
251-625-1753 -Home
251-656-3536 -cell
Bro. Ferron Smith
At a loss for words...but wanted
to say how sorry I am and that you and your family will be in my
thoughts and prayers!!!
God Bless
Suzi Kirk
San Jose Flipper Dippers
San Jose, CA
My prayers are with you and your
family......God Bless
Your friend,
Michael Goram
We are so sorry for your loss.
Your family will be in our prayers.
Take care and God Bless,
Brian and Brandi
Trammell
I am so sorry, I saw that in the
paper and wondered. The name Wade was not an unknown one to me. I can
understand your grieve, you see I lost my grandson right before
Christmas. He was the one in Baldwin County in a one car accident, the
baseball star. He had so much going for him. He had just come back from
Washington State, they wanted him in College and he planned on
graduating and going pro, his major was Physical Education with a
English Minor. I can't believe he belonged to me. I have been so upset.
They say time heals, well it might, but it is a long time. I also lost
a son last year, and a brother the year before. My son really upset me.
I still miss him so. But my brother is the one that really hurt. I made
me realize that we are not going to be here forever. I will remember
you in my prayers. I will pray that it gets better for you and your
wife. Bless her, I know what it is to lose a son. They are special to
mothers.
God keep you close to him and
help you understand. Remember, " God does
not pick ugly flowers for his garden".
Judith Graham
Our deepest sympathy on your
loss; we will keep you in our prayers.
David & Perla Estephan
Action Tees/Fred Oyen
I would like to know the name of
the church that the Eric would have liked a
memorial sent to...or
you or his mother...that was the saddest
of funerals.
There is nothing that
anyone can say to comfort his poor parents
and
grandparents and
siblings and family. You know, I think, that
Jimmy's grandson was
killed in a wreck when
he was 3 years old. We still think of him
everyday....time
does help but it
doesn't heal...there is always a big old hole
in the
heart...please know
that y'all are in our thoughts and
prayers...please call anytime if
you need someone to
talk to.
Missy Gresham
I am so very sorry to hear of
your loss. You will be and are in our prayers.
Sid Smith
Pat & I are so sorry to get
this news. We read about the accident, (not far
from our house) and
just had no idea it was your son.
Our heartfelt prayers
and all those on our prayer chain at
Spring Hill
Presbyterian church
will be with you and your family.
May God grant the peace
that passes all understanding to you.
Royce & Pat Ray
Mike & family, my sincere
condolences. I know how you feel Bud, as on the 26th Dec I lost a very
dear friend and his 2 young daughters in the Tsunami that hit Phi Phi
Island, Thailand. I used to work for Heinz (he was Austrian) in the
Moskito dive shop on Phi Phi for many years as a dive master in the
high seasons. I was with him when he started in 87' and he offered me
partnership back in 89'. I was excited at the prospects but when I was
back in Oz I met my future wife and that put a end to that idea, WOMEN!
(probably the reason I'm still here today) All I've been thinking is
what if?, what if? Last time I saw him was in 96, but we kept in
contact via phone and email every now and then. He last emailed me on
the 20th Dec and was wondering when we were going to catch up and laugh
about old times. Heinz and his daughters, 12 & 7yr's were lost but
his wife and young son 4yr's survived. I spoke to an English chap on
the 1st Jan who worked for Heinz and he said they were together when
the tsunami hit. He ran one way, Heinz the other. The Dive shop was
flattened and so was his pub/restaraunt. I've also lost many, many good
friends (locals) who were some of the most beautiful people you could
ever meet, they were the sought of people who, had nothing, but would
give you everything and I cry every time I watch the news
updates. It just seems to be getting worse every time I turn on
the TV. I feel I just want to leave everything here and go over to help
these poor people rebuild everything, but having a lovely wife & 3
kids and a terrible job (just kidding) I just can't, although my wife
told me to. I will eventually go back as I feel I need to say goodbye
in person and to see just how many of my friends survived. I've tears
in my eye's writing this Mike as your news saddens me deeply in a week
where my emotions are all over the place. What I need is a good dive
but just can't drag myself out to do it.
What can I say Mike?
Chin up Bud! Eric, you & your
family are in our thought's and prayers and believe me, there's a lot
of praying going on.
God Bless, Greg Ruby & Family,
Melbourne, Oz.
I am so sorry to here about your
son. I can not even begin to comprehend what you are going through.You
and your family will be in my prayers.If you need me for anything let
me know.
David Dekle
My prayers are with you.
If you need anything let me know.
Reko T. Dixon
Our prayers are with you &
your family.
The Riffe's
We think of you often, much more
so in this time of grief.
Hope you are coping with this
sort of miserable hand wringing
situation.
Love,
Steve & Bird Howe
It has taken several days to try
and figure out what to say about Eric's death. We don't know how you
feel since we have never lost a child but we do know how it feels to
lose a loved one. Robert and I grieve with all of you at this time. We
lost a 25 year old nephew, also named Eric, several years ago and it is
hard to figure out why some have to be taken at such a young age. Our
hearts and prayers are with you in this time of grieving. Sometimes
God's greater plan for us is not revealed until later.
With love and sympathy,
Arlene and Robert
Easterling
I am so sorry to hear about your
son I just got your e-mail. The whole
family are keeping you
and Robin in our prayer's and if there is
any thing
we can do please let us
know.
Your friends,
Bob & Kelly
My fiends and I will pray that
god will touch you and
your families hearts
through the holy spirit for
relief and peace.
Sincerely,
Paul Ward
How are you doing? I
have not seen u in a while. I bet you
dont know who am but
if I talk little you will know. You don't
come to the store anymore. Now
you know who I am. I am very
sorry about your son. Your
wife told me about him.when you can
come and see us at the store.
We miss you coming and
talking to us.
I know I miss talking to you.
I hope to see you soon
are write me back.
Your friend,
Martha from Compac
I have been thinking of you and
your family often.
I have prayed for you
everyday.
I hope everything is as good
as it can be.
Your friend,
Billy LeGrone
I'm so sorry.
Bill McIntyre
My deepest condolences and best
wishes to you and all your family.
I hope you can get in the
water soon and wash away some of that pain.
It's always helped me in tough times.
"It sounds crazy, I know, but
when I swim in the sea I talk to it. I
never feel alone when I'm out there."
Dave & Jan Whittington
So sorry to hear about your son.
I can only imagine the pain. My best
wishes to you and your
family during this time.
Quintin Gomez
Mike, You don't know me but I
wanted to tell you that
I am so sorry for your
loss. I have very recently lost
my father. There are no
words that I can say to
express my sorrow for
you.
Best Regards,
Austin Willis
Verdi, NV
I am really sad to hear that your
son Eric died. I cannot even begin to
imagine the pain you
and your family are experiencing. I have no
words to
offer relief but I hope
you will find strength in knowing that
your
"freediving family"
cares greatly for you. Hang in there Mike.
Stay connected with us, write
when you are able to.
I'll honor and dedicate
the next fish I spear to the memory of
your son Eric.
Most sincerely,
Joe Tobin
Santa Cruz
I just got home from my "other"
job at the capitol and I saw your announcement about Eric. I'm terribly
sorry that this happened. Mike I am in a position where I can do
something about this sort of thing. As you may or may not know, I am a
State Representative here in Wyoming. I serve on the Transportation and
Highways Committee in the legislature. I am on Transportation by
choice, you see my best friend and his brother were both killed in an
accident in November of 1999. I have made it my mission to make the
roads and highways safer. When you can share with me, I'd like to hear
more about what happened, and also I want you to share whatever ideas
you may have that might make our roads safer. News like this is awfully
hard to accept, and I will help you however I can. Perhaps we can make
Eric's legacy safer roads for everyone, and save untold parents from
having to experience your pain.
With warmest regards,
Gerald Gay
Representative,
House District 36
Mike, my deepest condolences. I
will keep you and your family
in my thought and prayers.
Mike Grummell
Santa Rosa, CA
USA
Mike :
Be sure all the spearo's
around the world are praying for the soul of
your kid, be strong, we are with you and your family.
Luis Guillermo Martinez "MEMO"
Santa Marta
Colombia -South America
My prayers and deepest feeling go
out to you Mike.
One in Spirit,
Dix and Ana Roper
Mike and family,
My heart goes out to
you beyond anything I can say.
Our prayers are with you
Howard Teas
Anchorage, Alaska
God be with you Mike,
I lost a son when he was 27 so
I know how you feel. We will pray for
you and your family. Hang in there.
Duanne Shoemake
My condolences, our hearts and
prayers are with you in your time of need.
James Dahl
Florida
I'm sorry to hear about loss... I
only new my dad for 4 years ; please reflect on the good times you had
together. And the fact that you were a loving & caring father ,
time will help healing ;as a boy growing up w/o a dad I put my feelings
"on the shelf" (much like a book).But feelings are always there ...you
may shelf them but they will always be there , be strong ; stay busy .
Time will help the
healing .
Kevin Cooper,
Carlsbad , CA
Dear Mike,
Once in a while I check
out your web site to see what you all
are up to and even visit the freedive list from time to time. This time
I was extremely saddened to read the news and feel the grief in your
words as they brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry for your loss. I
wanted to let you know that you and your family are certainly in my
prayers. Last year I was stricken with a chronic disease that changed
my life. I am in remission now; mainly back to normal, and I owe it all
to the daily prayers of my family and friends. So, I hope you are
taking comfort in the many prayers that are going out to you all.
Your kind and good
natured spirit made my whole road trip years
ago. I remember you talking to me about your children. I keep in touch
with Marcel and often ask him how you all are doing looking for
exciting fish stories. I have no doubt that your son enveloped those
same qualities of wisdom, helpfulness, enthusiastic/positive spirit and
good nature within you. I pray that you and your family can find some
sort of peace moving forward from this tragedy. Enough that you can
celebrate your son's life by living each day to the fullest for him, in
his memory. Just know that he is within and all around you always. I
pray you can take some comfort in knowing that.
With sincere thoughts,
Lee Lovetro
Geez, Mike. I'm so sorry to hear
this. I don't know what I'd do if I lost my son, I can't begin to know
how you feel, but wish you a better life ahead, sometime, after the
grief is over.
Rusty
Mike ,
We don't know each
other but over the years I've enjoyed your
stories, reports, and
your passion for the sport and in many ways you have inspired me and surely many
others as well. I am also a Father of two young boys and I cannot
imagine anything more painful than the thought of loosing them. From that
place I write to you now to tell you that if only in thought I uphold you
as a brother and keep your family in my prayers. Please hang in
there, there will be light at the end of the tunnel. Know that many people
hold you and your loved ones in their hearts right now.
Sam
Sam Watson-Alvan
Olympia, Washington
Very very sorry Mike - we all
want our children to outlive us.
I go to the beach when
I feel lost. My ashes will be in Mother
Ocean when I'm gone.
I feel close to whatever made
me when I am there. I hope you heal
soon and get back to the sea.
Stan Cates
Texas Coast
I am so sorry to hear of this
terrible occurrence. Having
kids of my own, one nearly the same age, makes me feel the sorrow that you
are going through. I think
that you did well to release to the FDL as we are indeed are a close
family. Even before us meeting here
in NorCal, I had a sense of knowing you. Sadly with this news I feel even
closer. In the difficult times
ahead my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Take care good buddy,
Brian Ishida
My deepest condolences for your
terrible loss. I will pray
fervently for you and your family. I hope and pray that this time of
mourning will bring you closer to
a time of peace and thanksgiving for the 21 years that your son has graced your
life.
God Bless,
Tim Choi
I did not realize it until now
Mike, as a father I cannot think about something more painful than
loosing a son.
Our prayers are with you.
Alessandro,
Rome, Italy
I'm so sorry to hear this. My
family and I convey to you and yours our deepest sympathies.
May God less his soul
and grant him eternal peace. This was a
terrible email to read
first thing in the morning, as it shook me inside out. I can't even fathom the pain that must be
crushing you and your family right now. A child is a chunk of the heart
and soul and it will take the endurance and patience of Job to go through
this tunnel. We
pray the Lord to bestow upon you His Strength, Healing Power and Peace
as you are the pillar of the house in this time of grief.
God Bless you and your
loved ones,
Roger, Anne and Monet
Antoinette Yazbeck
Lebanon
I am deeply sorry for your
familes loss.I can't imagine the pain you must be going through.I am
next door to you and new to freediving after a scuba injury
(bends).Everyone I've talked to here and on spearboard said you were
the man to call and to learn from.My prayers are with you and your
family.I hope to meet you someday soon.
Nick Duvernay
Ocean Springs, MS
You have my deepest sympathy, my
sister died on October 8, 2004
there are no words that can
help right now, but time.....
Mary Haas
Yuba City, CA
Hi Mike
I have read your posts
for years and hope that now that I, m
retired I might be able to take a ride down there and see what diving
is like in the gulf. Sorry
to hear about your son you have mine and my family's condolences.
Tony Cianci
Belmar, NJ
I don't want to intrude but I did
want to convey my sorrow over your loss. I can't imagine the
pain. I am so sorry and will keep you in our prayers.
Rocky
Dear Mike and family,
We deeply feel your
pain and want to send our condolence. We
also lost our youngest daughter in January of 2003. Time will ease your
suffering and please know that the diving community will have all of
you in our prayers. May God bless him.
Fred & Mary Cochran
Richmond Pelican Skin
Divers
Mike and family,
Please accept my
deepest sympathy.Words are hard to come by for
something like this.God bless you and your family.
Bruce Stuhlman and
family,
Lancaster, PA
Dear Mike:
Please accept our
deepest sympathy--our only son, Scott, was
killed in an
auto accident on Dec.
2, 1989 at age 20 just shy of his 21st
birthday in
March. He was a diver
with his dad. Words cannot express the
grief, but
just know that we do
know how you feel and our heartfelt
sympathy goes out
to you and your family.
For us, time has helped to heal, but
there is always
a place in our hearts
that is empty.
In sympathy,
Arden & Earl Stanley
Having met you very breefley at
Van Dam some years ago I can only think of your loss
God bless you and Eric.
Just another free diver,
Don fugere
Deepest sympathies. I wish I had
more words to write! Although I’ve never met you I am truly shocked. I
hope you get through this OK.
Matt Koopman
Australia
That is horrible news. I am very
sorry to hear this tragic news.
No one should have to suffer
the pain to bury their children.
I probably can't
express to you any words to ease your pain, so
I wont try.
But out of the recent
experience of losing several people who
were very dear
to me last year, I can
tell you this ..... when the pain finally
subsides,
the memories will
remain, and through the stories I tell of my
dear departed
friends of how they
once had lived and the impact they had in my
life, I
honor them and their
memory.
Masahiro Mori
I am truly sorry. I have no idea
what you are going through, but I know it hurts. PLease know that you
and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Please take care,
Sean Meehan
Marathon, Florida
My deepest sympathies Mike.
Being a father, I can only imagine your pain.
In my thoughts,
Pablo
Seattle
My Dear Friend Mike,
I am so sorry to learn
of your most unfortunate loss. How is it
there never is the right words to really convey how another feels when
there is a loss, especially such as your sons. All I know is I am truly
saddened even though I did not have the pleasure of meeting your son.
Please know that you
and your family are in my thoughts.
With deepest
condolences,
Brandi Easter
California
Mike:
It is hard even to image
what the pain may be, so it is
very difficult to say
something that makes sense.
Please, accept my sincere
condolences
Yours
Constantino "Tino" Rago
Dear Mike,
I just returned from a
trip and read your mail, and know that no
words can explain or
appease your tremendous loss, however please know that my family's thoughts and prayers
are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Andrea Tomba
Mike and Robin,
I am writing to send my
sincerest grievances to you both. I have
never lost a sibling,
parent or worst of all a child. I can not begin to fathom the void with which
you are dealing. I had never met Eric, but if he was anything like his
pop and stepmother, he was a very special person. I am always amazed at
the generosity of those of us that
freedive. I think we
are a different breed. The two of you
welcome all divers and
friends with open arms and welcome them into your home on a weekly basis. Too bad we
don't live in the same town, I think we would share beer, Jack Daniels and
stories on a regular occasion.
I read the respects on
your web site and I was touched by the
words of those who were
close to Eric. He will be missed by all. Please let me know if there is anything I
can do to make these tough times a little more bearable.
You are both always
welcome in New Orleans and if you are
looking to get away from
town for a while, my home is always open. I live three blocks off the parade route and this
weekend is Mardi Gras (as you well know). You are welcome to come
for a day, two days or the whole weekend. If not this weekend, any time is
fine. My girlfriend lives two blocks away and my parents live within a
mile so don't feel like you will be putting me out. The house will be
yours (just give me a few days notice so I can store all the dive gear
which seems to litter the floors).
You are both in my
thought and prayers.
With Respect,
Marcel B. Garsaud
New Orleans, LA
My deepest sympathies for your
loss of Eric. I have a 6 yr old son and cannot fathom your
pain. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Brent Heath
Clearwater, FL
I'm incredibly sorry. Can't
imagine the pain you must be feeling.
You and your family are
in my prayers.
John Gentry
Palos Verdes, CA
My dear Mike:
We will pray for your
son Eric and for you and your family.
I have not met you in
person yet, but I feel like so many of us
in our,
diving comunity, you are
one of my good friends. Please receive my deepest
condolences.
Rene L. Rojas
Anaheim, CA
I'm very sorry to here about the
death of your son. If I can do anything
please let me know. I
don't know what is going on around here,
my dad just
past away on January
29. So my mind has been on other things.
Chad Robbins
Mike, I am so sorry to here
about your son.
Tom Williams
Mike, I am very sorry about your
son.
I cannot imagine.
Your friend,
Sean Meehan
I know it's of little consolation
to you, but god always seems to take the special ones home a little sooner.
God bless you and your
family Mike,
Scott deFirmian
Please accept our condolences from
everyone at WLO. We
keep your family in our
prayers.
Mike Ramage
Mike, I was out for a couple
of months after having my artery surgery, so I wasn't aware of
your son's passing. I'm so very sorry. I can't possibly
know exactly what you have been through... My thoughts have been with you
often during the last few weeks.
Brent Woodyard
Mike,
As I was clicking on your pictures I ran into your son's page. I am so sorry for your loss. I think I read
just about every note that was sent to you and your family.
Eric sounds like he was awesome person and a good man.Being a father myself I couldn't
imagine. The love a parent has for their children is immeasurable. Eric
touched a lot of hearts including mine... Mythoughts and prayers are
with you.
Robert Richardson
I met Eric almost 6 years ago and not a day has gone by that I haven't missed him. He was truly one in a million. He was my best friend. I can't believe it's been more than a year, and I am just now getting the strength to talk about it. Ms. Cindy I miss you and Love you so much!
Eric brought so many kinds of people together, his great character and personality was loved by everyone. He had an influence on everyone around him, especially me. Because of Eric I look at the world as not a challenge but as a gift! I love you so much Eric and I know you are watching over all of us I MISS YOU BIG E!!!
Love- Danielle Saunier - May 24, 2006