The Colon Club

Oh God, this is terrible news. RIP BrownBagger.

This is so so horrible. He brought so much here.

This thread is how I will remember him and the spirit he brought.

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My condolences to his family, and to all of his friends in this Community.

I am heartbroken. BB was inspirational to me. His positivity fueled my own. It will be hard to bear this.
Sending my deepest condolences to his loving family, both at home and here online.

BB was a mainstay of the Colon Club and an inspiration to many. I hope his final days were peaceful.

His family and many friends have a lot of cherished memories to help them through.

Condolences to all of us who knew him.

Damn. We weren't done with him. There was so much more to be said, done, and laughed about. He will most definitely be missed. Adding him to the list of those we carry on for.

I remember when Eric joined and his first avatar (I don't know how many here will remember it). It epitomized the name 'brownbagger' so well. Initially he was a stage IIA....just like me and I felt some sort of a 'connection' that here was someone who had the same diagnosis that I did. I remember being almost 'angry' with him ......all his bike riding during chemoradiation.....how the heck did he do that????
When I was asked, years ago, who would make a good moderator....my first choice was Eric. He wasn't a controversial person....he was warm, optimistic, funny, not necessarily politically correct....but was someone you just felt you could connect with. I was always amazed at how, even in the midst of difficult times, Eric always had a positive air about him. He shared with all of us his unbelievable garden, his times at mom's Wisconsin farm and I was particularly mesmerized by his wood burning furnace!

CR.....I do understand how you feel. Eric was your friend, your confidante....someone who (and I don't know if you ever actually met him) you could share life stories with....someone with whom you had a connection.....cancer brought you together and that friendship, that bond can never be broken. I also had that with Terry, so I understand. It just plain sucks when that person dies.....it doesn't seem fair and it scares you a little because (at least for me) you think, 'that could be me'. Just know that Eric was loved around here. He was warm, welcoming, upbeat, funny and overall just a 'nice guy'.

To Eric's family.....my deepest condolences. I know Eric loved his family....he talked about them often. His mom, wife and children have lost a bright spot in their lives but his spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of those who loved him and in those whom he loved.

Rest in peace Eric.
Jaynee

Ahhh... no words for this.
Goodspeed, very dear Eric, a friend.

I'm glad he got his new teeth.

Shocked and saddened by this news! RIP dear BB.

I was just leaving the house, and something said to check this board. I don't know what to say right now. RIP my friend.
Jeff

Awwww.... my heart is filled with sadness....

Agreed. I don't know what to say. RIP Eric. Prayers for your family and thankfulness for your kind words when I was new.

Kathy

Dear CRGuy and all of close friends of BrownBagger... i am deeply sorry for your loss. I too, dont know what to say.

Cancer really robs us of so much wonderful People... too fast, too soon, too violently. I hope he still had a chance of watching his garden grow through the early month of July..

Godspeed and RIP.

Love,
Ana

No words ....I am shocked. One of the posters I always read. He was the real deal on this forum.
RIP Eric

"Live your life like it's going to be a long one, because it just might, and then you'll be glad you did."