Greg and Brian,
I regret that I only had cursory interactions with y'all. I regret even more that I only just now heard about Eric's passing. Eric was my first friend in Houston. He helped me make a life for myself here. Although I had a few years on him, I always looked up to him. He fed my optimism, he kept me up when it felt like I couldn't continue. A lot of the best things in me, he helped me realize. He helped me become. He was in my wedding for an absolute reason. And that's that I would never be where or who I am without him. I thought I'd always have him there with me, no matter time or distance. In a way, I know I always will have him here with me. But to hear that he's gone, been gone, that I'll never hear that voice or laugh or hug him again tears me apart.
I can't begin to fathom to loss y'all feel. If at all possible I would really like to talk to one or both of you about Eric and see what I can do to commemorate him. Or maybe we can just swap stories about one of the best men that has ever existed. I love him. I miss him. Please let me know how I can reach y'all if possible. It would mean a lot to me.
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I just watched our highschool graduation… went to go look up Eric to see how he was doing and BOOM.. Eric is gone. I’m sad and really wanted to speak to him again. Known him in middle school and some of highschool. Just really upset to hear the news… may he rest in peace! Sorry Eric, I’m so sorry
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It’s hard not to think of Eric without first thinking of his infectious smile. Ear to ear, every time I saw him. Eric was quite young when I first met him, but through my friendship with Becky, I got to see both Brian and Eric grow up. And I heard so many great stories about them, too. Like the one when Eric earned a 69 on his report card in social studies, no less. Or when, as his Confirmation sponsor, I sat next to him during rehearsal and looked over to find him fast asleep. Eric always gave me such grief about the Broncos too. There is still a sweet picture of Eric hanging in my classroom room today, a gift he probably made Becky when he was in elementary school. 🍀💚
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to Brian and Katie on the loss of Eric. May you find peace and healing during this time of sadness.
Sandra , Jim, Gabriella and Steven
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I was lucky enough to meet Eric my freshman year of college. We were randomly paired in the dorms as suite mates.
Throughout one's life, you can look back and pinpoint individuals who made a profound impact on your life. For me, Eric was one of those influential people. I have often talked with my wife about how different life might look if I never had the good fortune of meeting Eric Brown. He was always there for me. I never ran out of things to talk about with him, we would just run out of time.
We lived together for three years at Texas A&M. I have so many joyous memories involving/starring Eric Brown. He was the best kind of person. He will be deeply missed. I will be telling tales of our adventures for all of my days.
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Please simply know that you have our heartfelt condolences.
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We are heartbroken to learn of your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with all the family.
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Eric was one of my first friends at Texas A&M when we ended up as neighbors in the dorm. After a night out, I went into Eric’s room in the middle of the night and asked him if he would drive me to Taco Bell (which he did!) and he became one of my favorite friends from that day forward. I was always so grateful for his willingness to offer his time and company… an evening of just hanging out and doing nothing with Eric could turn into one of the best nights! We were luck to have many of those nights. My husband Brandon and I give Eric almost all of the credit for helping us facilitate our relationship… I have no doubt we would have not ended up together if not for Eric Brown. The last time we saw Eric was when we traveled to Dallas for our baby shower this past September. Just this week, we traveled back to Dallas and planned to introduce Eric to our baby girl… it’s wild to think that she might not be here if not for Eric, and we will spend the rest of our lives wishing he had the chance to meet her. Eric has been so dear to us for the past 14 years and his passing leaves a hole in our hearts that won’t ever be filled.
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Although I met Eric almost 8 years ago at my sister’s wedding to his brother, Brian, this last Thanksgiving was really my first time getting to know him. From the get go, I could see how deeply connected he was to my sister and brother-in-law, and their newborn son. I could sense a great deal of love between them, the kind only really found throughout years of living with each other as families do. As we spent that day together I learned so much about his aviation career, his fondness for good food, and how brilliant he was at dominating any after dinner board game we played. That evening, I left their house with a full heart, knowing that I’d been a part of their own family for the day, and in turn, experienced that love that they all shared between them; and Eric was a very real part of that feeling. I’d like to think on that day as the day I truly met Eric, the real, fun loving, brilliant individual.
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Eric was a kind-hearted, fun and overall a great friend. I enjoyed his advice, his friendship and presence. I wish I had pictures to share. But, I have lots of fond memories of Eric and I. Eric was a goof in a way where he slid down my childhood’s home banister and put an Eric-sized hole in my parents wall! And probably on the same day, we were playing pool upstairs to which he took his shot, it went off the table and into my parents 55-gallon aquarium. Thankfully it didn’t shatter. Eric and his dad were also nice enough to invite me out dirt biking. I had an absolute blast the couple times we went out. I also remember betting against his mom that the Steelers would smash the Bengals. Turned out I was wrong that year. Eric and I were also in a garage band together called “Risk it All.” It was an embarrassment but a cherished time. Then playing football against him in TCYFA then playing with him in Lakeview and TCHS. Truly devastating news to hear about Eric’s passing. Gone too soon, brother. Sure as hell going to miss you man.
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