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03-03-2013 7:37 PM -- By: Liz Tylecki-Kuniej,  From: St. Croix  

Anna, I never knew Eric. My husband and I had only been here a year when this happened. My husband knew you...it all just came together and I remember when this tragedy happened. There are no words to ease the pain, nothing can come close. I can only hope you've found some peace in a knowing deep within that you will be together again someday. xo Liz

02-12-2013 1:20 AM -- By: Gail Randall,  From: Copemish, MI  

I found your son's story as a dear friend of mine also lost her son when he was 35.  They too made a memorial to him as they loved him so and today was the anniversary of his death.  My husband and I went over to help ease their pain on this day.  Your son's story is very sad, yet I can see he was an incredibly beautiful person.  I loved reading his story and feel honored to have shared it.  He is an angel now and I am sure watches over you each and every day.  I lost both my Mom and Dad this year and still grapple each day with the loss.  You see my Dad loved my Mom so much he wanted to be with her as life without her was more than he could bear.  He never spent a Christmas without her since they were married and this year he spent it in heaven with her too.  God Bless and keep you.  You have a very beautiful son and you will be with him one day again. 

Gail

01-22-2013 7:02 AM -- By: Cy Levine,  From: St/ Croix  

I was so sad to here about Eric. You wrote such a beautiful and touching story about Eric whom I never met here. But I feel as though I always knew him. It takes a special mother to raise such a wonderful son. I wish that all mothers would raise their sons like you did - with love,compassion, beauty, tenderness, relsponsibility, and most importantly unconditional, genuine love and kindness.

01-04-2013 10:29 PM -- By: A Buford,  From: Missouri  

This is lovely - I can relate to your pain of loss as I too have lost my only child (a son).  I know how you feel - my son was my whole life, my best friend.  May your Eric rest in peace with God until you meet again.  Love and prayers.

10-22-2012 8:57 PM -- By: Rene' Carr,  From: Acushnet, Mass  

 I am so sorry, I know he was your heart and this story brought tears to my eyes. I can not and ever imagine getting that phone call about my child. My heart is with you and your family. Rest in Peace Eric Momma loves you.

10-22-2012 8:56 PM -- By: Anna S,  From: RI  

 Never had the chance to meet Eric, but he sounds like a wonderful guy.

07-23-2012 5:08 AM -- By: Penny,  From: Las Vegas, NV  

 Very touching memorial for your son.  There is no love like the love between a mother and a son.  God bless you and your family.  You will get to see those beautiful brown eyes again one day.

07-03-2012 4:11 AM -- By: emily,  From: ohio  

this is a beautiful memorial , i am so sorry.

05-27-2012 11:05 AM -- By: Anna - Eric's mom,  From:  

Hello Debrah,

thank you so much for you kind words and taking the time to read about my Eric.   He touched everyone he met and through VM he continues to do so.    Im happy that we inspired you to start working on Luke's again.   Sometimes I come here everyday, then there are times its too painful.  But knowing its here is comforting.    Peace and love to you.  

Anna - Eric's mom

05-26-2012 6:37 PM -- By: Debrah,  From: Virginia  

Hi Anna.  You don't know me, nor do I know you.  I haven't been to virtual memorials for quite some time.  Just became very hard for me.  But, today I felt like visiting my son Luke's memorial and for some reason your Eric's picture stood out to me.  I have spent almost an hour just looking and reading.  I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your son in this personal and touching way.  He is so blessed to have you as his mother as you to have him as a son.  Thank  you again.  Also, your memorial for Eric has inspired me to once again begin to visit and update my son's memorial. 

05-20-2012 2:24 PM -- By: Anna - Eric's mom,  From:  

Thank you Christine,

so appreciated, I miss him so much.  thank you for the hug

xoxo

05-20-2012 10:34 AM -- By: Christine,  From: Maryland  

I was investigating memorial websites because I am planning one for my brother. Your son's smile made me stop and read about this beautiful soul whose life was taken too soon. I will remember you and Eric in my prayers. He sounds like an amazing young man. Thank you for sharing this. I cannot imagine how difficult it is for you and I know there are no words. I wish I could give you a hug.

04-18-2012 6:06 PM -- By: Lorna and Greg ,  From: Canada  

I was thinking about you and your Mother today Eric.  I haven't heard from her for such a long time I'm beginning to worry.  It's hard to believe that you have been gone for almost five years.  You are never forgotten..xo

04-10-2012 12:33 AM -- By: Sarah,  From: STX (Wichita, KS  

I've been back to STX several times since you left us, Eric. Everytime I am there, I wish you were around, that we could visit, and I could hang out with you. The island is definitely not the same without you there. I still miss you and think about you often. Your smile will never leave my memory! Just wanted to stop by and let you know that I am thinking about you... Your huge heart and friendship will never be forgotten.

Miss you  xxx

Anna....Im not even sure where you are living these days. The past few years when I have went home to visit, I always stop by the bakery to see if by chance you are back there, but no luck. I hope you are doing well and know that I think of you and pray for peacefor you on a regular basis. Your son made a huge impact on my life and has taught me to live a fuller and happier life. I thank you for that! You made him the wonderful man that he was!! I would love to hear from you and know how you are doing.  Email if you'd like. Lots of love and hugs

~Sarah Bowen *email addresses cannot be posted on vm

10-22-2011 9:01 PM -- By: Alan B. Carnahan,  From: Left behind  

Anna,

I return today to pay respects to Eric on his 4th angelversary.

I responded to your email, Anna. I got it back saying that it wasn't deliverable with that email address. HMMMMM.......you sent me the email 1st and all that I did was "reply" to yours. Thank godness that I kept a copy instead of deleting it as I do with most. I resent it to you, again. I hope that you get it this time around!

Just 8 days from each other.......his birthday and his date of death. Do you still have a gathering at his gravesite for both dates? We do for Crawford. Angelversary in May and birthday in August. We had a really good turn out for his 4th angelversary in May; but, on 17 people came for his 23rd birthday in August.

I know that I day.......I will be standing alone at his gravesite on these days as all others fade away. The cemetary is just 2 blocks away from my house. I still stop there 4-5 times aweek to tend to his grave. Easy for me.....just stopping on the way home.

Helping to keep Eric's memory alive on this special day.......4 years after he went to heaven.

I still come here everyday and comment into guestbooks on birthdays and angelversaries. I am still amazed at how many young adults and children lost their lives in 2007. There are about 3 times as many memorial sites for children lost in 2007 than the other years near it.

With only memories left of our boys.......

10-14-2011 7:53 PM -- By: Alan,  From: Left behind  

Anna,

On Eric's 26th birthday; I wanted to stop by again and pay my repects. I used to say, "Would have been 26"; but, I realised that we are acknowledging the years from their date of birth and it's not a "would have".

I still look at the birthdays and angelversaries everyday here on VM. I am still astounded how many children lost their lives in the year.....2007. Eric and Crawford...included.

Crawford had his 4th angelversary this last May. A month afterward; I sat down at the computer and wrote a letter about "Time". I was thinking about how much "time" had passed and I started writing. I want to share that letter with you for I know that you feel as I feel.

"Time" doesn't change how we feel about our child. But, it does cloud our memories, though. We find ourselves remembering a memory that we hadn't thought of for awhile. It brings happiness and sadness at the same time. We love to hear from other people that remember them and who can tell us stories that we hadn't heard before or retell stories that we had forgotten.

"Time" causes our skin to wrinkle and sag as we grow older; but, our memories of their faces never has them growing older. Through "time"; we find that the overwhelming grief that we once had after their death, is now just a bellow from a hole in our hearts. Once upon a "time", we cried so hard that we thought that we were going to die ourselves. "Time" has made us cry less; but, the crying is never over. A mention of their name, an image of them, a remembrance of something that they did; or just the mere thought of them brings tears.

Death has robbed us of our "time" with our child. "Time" spent with them as a family. "Time" is forever passing us as we grow older without them. We want that "time" back in the worst of ways. We wished that we had "time" to say our goodbyes.

We will never be able to get that "time" back with them. Until.......IT IS OUR "TIME".

Written by Alan Carnahan 06/27/2011

I grieve with you each and everyday for the loss of our sons.......especially, today.......26 years after Eric's birth.

With only memories left of our sons.......

10-14-2011 1:55 PM -- By: Myra,  From:  

A candle is lit in memory of Eric

10-14-2011 10:36 AM -- By: dragan-jovic's dad,  From: last-memories.com  

I don't know you, but I was just looking around and stumbled across your memorial.Such beautiful joung man. You have touched my soul. Losing a child is like nothing else in life, as no one who hasn't lost a child can understand. I am a Parent in similar situation  and my heart hurts for you . I lost my son Dragan  Sept. 12, 2009.( today celebrate Birthday like Eric). Life holds so many mysteries this earth is only one. May your family know peace and love.Počivao u miru !

With Deep Empathy and Sympathy, Berislav             dragan-jovic.last-memories.com

10-14-2011 6:12 AM -- By: ,  From:  

What a beautiful tribute to a bright and beautiful young man. May you find comfort and smiles in the memories of Eric as you celebrte his birthday. We shall keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

09-28-2011 7:14 PM -- By: Anna - Eric's mom,  From:  

Thank you so much Cindy.....my prayers to you too

xoxoxo

09-27-2011 5:28 AM -- By: Cindy Lehman,  From:  

I did not know Eric, but I came across your beautiful story of how close you and Eric were. everything  I read and the music brought tears to my eyes. I do not know how you feel My 4 year old passed away 5 months ago, and your so right the pain is always with you. Your son is always with you in memories. Eric is your GUARDIAN ANGEL!

08-31-2011 6:47 PM -- By: gina verner,  From: ri  

was just looking through some pics i have and tthere u where so handsome miss you xoxox

08-19-2011 12:15 PM -- By: Anna ,  From:  

Hello Vie,

thank you so much for stopping by, I so appreciate your message and thank you for your kind words.    Eric continues to make me more and more proud everyday, that he is not forgotten because of the kind beautiful soul he is.

thank you again, that he is not forgotten means the world to me.   St Croix and its wonderful people supported me through the worst thing in my life and continue to do so.  thank you.

Anna - Eric's mom

08-15-2011 8:15 AM -- By: Vie Engerman,  From: St. Croix  

 While going through some old stuff, I stumbled upon a clipping from the Avis about the St. Croix Memorial service for Eric.  I was instantly taken back to the first day I met Eric.  I worked at Bank of St. Croix and on occassions I would go over to Anna's Cafe for a scone.  I remember thinking that he was so sweet and REAL. After that, he always greeted me with a smile.  I was preparing to move back to the states that October so I didn't see much of him, but I often thought of him.  Then my mom (may she RIP) handed me the news paper (which I try not to read at all) and I saw his face.  Although it was clearly him and I saw "Anna's Cafe" in the print...I kept telling myself "that's not him."  Eric, although I did share words of encouragement with you, I never got to tell you that you are AWESOME!  Thank you and may you forever rest in peace.  

07-21-2011 10:01 AM -- By: Anna ,  From:  

Hello Rayana,

I was just thinking of you too...I came across some photos of you guys having a good time at chicken charlies....and sitting in his car....   :(  miss him so much and all of you too...

take care xoxoxoxoxo

07-18-2011 11:18 PM -- By: Rayana,  From: St Croix  

I'm having a moment where I am missing my awesome dear Eric! hi miss anna. xoxo

05-20-2011 3:07 PM -- By: Dan Gilbride,  From: St. Croix  

Eric was always the best.  A goofy tenant who would make me laugh when I took life too seriously, a man who's face, just like his mother's, always lit up when I walked in the door as if I were so special.  And he made everyone feel that way.

Spreading his wings, he called me in to save a plant.  Poor thing with one leaf.  I suggested shooting it and putting it out of its misery, and there came the smile again.

I will never, ever forget you.

Your friend for eternity,  -Dan

04-12-2011 12:45 PM -- By: Anna,  From:  

Mama misses you so much...xoxoxoxoxo could really use one of your hugs right now..

03-04-2011 8:35 AM -- By: Tom Hagen,  From: Mn.  

Just to let you know that Mareesa died on 3-1-11, now she is forever with her son Steven at their happy place. Bless be their memory

02-24-2011 8:18 AM -- By: Matthias,  From: Germany  

Hi,

you made a beautiful memorial page for your son.

the strong bond between him and you will never vanish. He is by your side all the time and he always will be. Until you two meet again :)

All the best for you :)

Greetings from Germany,

Matthias