A year is passed since you left us all heartbroken.  I listen for you in my gifted windchimes daily. Rain or shine warm or cold, YOU are there!  Thank you for sharing so much of your brief time on this plane with me and my family!  You probably never knew how much the multitude of kindnesses you shared meant to me especially knowing you were living your own truths and challenges in life!  You mattered. You will always continue to make a difference in my life!  I cherish your generosity of spirit and love you to the moon and back.  I always felt I knew you before I met you and trust we shall meet again!  You are and always will be a thousand lumens of light!  

Although we haven’t talked since college, you were once an incredibly close friend and confidante. I miss our friendship, and I’ll be playing Ted Keegan today while I think about your generosity, your music, and the laughs we had.

Hearing of Erik’s passing was incredibly tough. I am still trying to wrap my head around it. I have been lucky enough to know Erik for as long as I can remember, as Sharon was a good friend of my Dad’s. We grew up together, and I will never forget the time I spent with him when we were younger. 

I know you were important to many people and it’s amazing to see all of the love you’ve spread to other people. Please give Sharon a big hug and a kiss from me, my Dad, and my Mom. We will think of you both often. And if I ever get the opportunity to go see Phantom of the Opera for my first time, I will make sure I grab a ticket for you so we can watch it together. 

My sincerest condolences to all whom loved Erik very much. 

If I am the phantom, it is because man's hatred has made me so. If I am to be saved it is because your love redeems me. 

I am so thankful that you were a part of my life. You came into my life unexpectedly when I was in my darkest hour. Our parents both effected my cancer and we were able to lean into each other and became friends. At times it felt like you were the only one who understood what I was dealing with. I truly believe that the universe knew that I needed you as much as you needed me. I thank you for your friendship and I will never forget you. The memories will stay forever in my heart. Therefore you will never truly be gone, because a part of you lives on in each of the hearts you touched. You are a beautiful soul that shined even in your darkness. I love you Erik, and thank you for being such a dear friend. You will be forever a missing piece of my heart.