I took ballroom lessons at the winter park community center with Eric for a few years and had the good fortune  to have some private lessons at nearby dances with Eric, where I found his true magic in teaching and coaching.  I learned a lot from him and greatly appreciated his dedication and generosity of sharing his talents with us.  He shared his joy of dance and sense of humor.  I will miss him.  We communicated every few months once he moved to CA and I felt still had  connection.  I loved his intellect and zest and can-do attitude.   

My thoughts and sympathy are with you.  I do know he was very proud and thankful for you Stephen and  Mark