In memory of

Lynus Erickson

Medford, MA, USA

July 22, 1999 - June 22, 2021

Jul 22, 1999 - Jun 22, 2021

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In memory of

Lynus Erickson

Passed

June 22, 2021
Born

July 22, 1999
Resided

Medford, MA, USA

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The French writer Gabriel Marcel says, "To say to a man 'I love you' is the same as saying, 'You will never die.'" This can be commented on in many different ways. To me these words mean, first of all, that if each of us has been brought to life by the love of the Living God, then eternity is in store for us, because His love will not allow us to fall out of existence. This also means, on our more humble, simple, but very practical and important level, that we should never allow ourselves, when we lose a loved one, to say, "We loved each other, we were so close" in the past tense, as if with the death of that person love died and only pain was left in its place. We must always say in the present tense, "I love him (her)," who has departed this life, because, as the Old Testament tells us, "Love is as strong as death" (Song. 8:6), it is the only force that can withstand death and not be defeated. And as Christians we can affirm that love is stronger than death because we believe in the victory over death won in the resurrection of Christ.
— Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom) of Sourozh

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Updates

Update from June 14, 2022

Family and friends are invited to join us at a graveside memorial for Lynus on June 26 at 5:30 PM. We will gather for a short service and a few words at his grave.
Lynus is buried in Mt Auburn Cemetery, near the intersection of Acorn Path and Clover Path. There is not yet a permanent marker at his grave.
Please park on a road in the cemetery without a green line, and keep all wheels on the pavement.

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Update from July 15, 2021

Tsurumen Davis has posted a touching memorial for Lynus:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C…

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Update from July 10, 2021

Dear Friends, thank you for your love and support to The Erickson Family as they navigate this difficult season. They are very grateful and have found meal provision enormously helpful at this time. We have therefore opened up additional dates to help out with meals. If you would like to support the Erickson family with a meal, please sign up here: https://www.mealtrain.com/tra…

Thank you so much.

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Update from June 30, 2021

MassLive has published an obituary:
https://www.masslive.com/obit…

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Update from June 30, 2021

The Daily Hampshire Gazette has published an article:
https://www.gazettenet.com/UM…

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Update from June 30, 2021

The Daily Collegian has posted a memory:
https://dailycollegian.com/20…

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Update from June 28, 2021

Although Lynus’ parents and siblings have lots they want to celebrate and share about Lynus, the shock and suddenness of this event has made it impossible for them to gather their thoughts for today. They earnestly want to make a space at a future date for Lynus’ loved ones and friends to share and celebrate their memories with him.

The Erickson family wants you to be sure to know that you are invited to a future celebration of Lynus’ life. There will be plenty of time then to share stories, pictures, music and food in his honor. Please watch for updates on the ever loved memorial website about the date of this celebration.

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Update from June 24, 2021

If you would like to support the Erickson family with a meal, please sign up here:
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Lynus Erickson, much loved son of Christian and Shelley Erickson, brother of Astrid and Asmund Erickson, died in a motorcycle accident in Boston on June 22, 2021.

Lynus was a student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, majoring in film studies and philosophy. He was a talented and growing photographer and videographer, and was honored with the position of senior photo editor at the Daily Collegian for the upcoming school year. An avid hiker, he …

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