Friday, June 28, 2024
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I can honestly say I was lucky I've had my whole life to make memories with Eric as my big brother. When we were small I followed him around just trying to keep up. He'd make bike ramps in the driveway while I sat in the grass questioning if they were safe. Usually they fell apart. By the time we were in high school together, I made sure to sign up for his section in band. I knew it was the only year we would have together in a class. I spent the next 3 years in high school explaining "no, I could not draw like Eric but yes, he is very talented!" As adults our kids got to grow up together. They fought sometimes like siblings themselves. And the last 6 years I've been fortunate enough to work for him. Owning his own business, seeing how smart he was, his integrity to do things honestly and with quality no matter what it was. He always had more confidence in me than I did myself but I laughed with him everyday I was there. I've realized I've spent my whole life wanting to hang out with him not because he was my big brother but because he was fun to be around. He will be missed immensely.
