I worked with Eric his last years at the University of Iowa. He always enjoyed working around computers and in a data center. I am saddened to hear of his passing. We wish to express our sympathy in your loss and to let you know that our thoughts are with you. With deepest sympathy, Mark, Thalia & family

Eric and I go way back. We were good friends in elementary school at Coralville Central. Ran around some well into high school. Eric was a good hearted soul with a great sense of humor. He overcame many obstacles in his youth. He loved Monty Python. I never heard of a Moog Synthesizer before talking to Eric. He was interested in computers before they became a household item. Eric was always pretty strong. I remember him introducing me to weightlifting. Used to hang out at the fieldhouse, working out and watching the likes of Tyrone Dye, the football players, and wrestlers work out. Drank more than a few beers with Eric. Lost touch over the years. Thank you Eric for being a friend in my younger days, when I needed one most.

I went to school with Eric, from Coralville central to west high. While the years and life pulled us away from one another, I had always considered Eric a friend. I remember the day he brought his first electric guitar to school for show and tell. He was so proud of it.

Through all the years of school and friendship,I never once thought to ask why he walked with a different gait. He could beat me in foot races in gym and could play games with the best of us, often beating us at those games. Never once did I know (or care to know) that he was any different or that he had CP.

I haven't seen him in quite a while, yet I will miss him. He was an integral part of my growing up.

Eric, may you rest in peace.

I was saddened to hear of Eric's passing. I remember Eric from when I was a student working on computer programming assignments in the 70's. He was always friendly despite the fact that we students were often demanding pests. Over the years, we'd occasionally run into each other, and I'd remind him about those days. He would roll his eyes and make me laugh. I'll miss him.