As neighbors on Ryegate we didn't get a chance to know Eric for very long but he seemed to us to be an incredibly kind and couragous young man. My enduring memory of Eric is of sitting with him and Kristin on our front porch when he was feeling a surge of good energy in between treatments. His spirit was strong and his smile was so bright as he sat on that beautiful evening enjoying a cold beer (well, half a cold beer) and good company. I will always think of Eric smiling that way. There is a quote that says "If you have a warm and caring heart, you're loved ones will ensure you never depart. For long after you've turned that final page you will still be right there on center stage."