The Colon Club

SO very sorry to see this. He always seemed undefeatable... and I think because of the impact he's had here, he is. Loved his positivity, and his gardening reports. He was and will always be an inspiration. RIP and thank you BrownBagger!

Rest in Peace, Eric. You will be missed.

Cj

If there is anyone who can be an inspiration to the ones afflicted with this dreaded disease, it is him. Ride on Brown Bagger...

I dread this thread getting to the second page. I want to keep it front and center. Everyday I want to see how much Eric meant to others. I know how much he meant to me. I read each new post and am not one bit surprised at the impression he made on each and every one of us.


Ann

I, like everyone else have been so sad about BBs passing. He had great threads going when I joined in 2011, and his humor was one of the first things that grabbed me. I know people often don't want to be called an inspiration but that's what he was, so many treatments and all of those miles on his bike. I often thought he did so well because of his bike riding and liked to share his story to others for encouragement. I just expected him to keep going....He will be missed. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. Soar in peace Brown Bagger.


Laura

I am in shock... just saw this thread! I have been away from the board for too long. Eric was my upstate NY and MSKCC buddy. He was really inspirational in his Zen approach to living joyfully with the unknown. We haven't been in touch for a while...what a loss!
Bike on, Eric! You continue to inspire me and I think of you often.

I have no words, reading this right now I am at a loss. My only thoughts are 'Eric, you will be deeply missed' and that statement just isn't adequate.

...such a loss...

the sadness will always be with us,
BUTT ... Eric's passing has also brought to light the sheer joy of having known him here.
He is a joker, wicked sense of irony / humor / sarcasm / ... REALITY

Someone we all wanted to have as a friend, and thanks to this forum ... DID have as a friend

in his last few days he sent me an email stating :
" Sorry G
I guess I am not being a very good friend right now "

He passed 2 days later and was worried he wasn't being a good friend

THAT is the measure of the man I call my best friend here

NOT about HIM while he was dying
BUTT
concerned about others WHILE HE WAS

maybe I could be as charitable when my time comes
and if it comes to making that choice, I WILL my brother

the CRC life is never easy
just that sometmes it seems so much harder

With respect and Harmony
to my brother in arms

Eric you are in my heart
Always beside me as an inspiration

CRguy

Saturday routine, sit down with a cup of coffee, read colon club post. Your post is beautiful. Hope when my time comes, I can be as gracious as BB.

On those rare occasions when I've looked in here in recent years, I always scanned for posts from Eric. He generally had something interesting and gentle. I wish I had met him in person.

Still having a hard time processing this one.

"Dude, I just ate you." Classic BB, and still makes me chuckle.

Oh Eric,,,,you left your mark. You made people smile. You are missed.

Hapa wrote:Saturday routine, sit down with a cup of coffee, read colon club post. Your post is beautiful. Hope when my time comes, I can be as gracious as BB.

Rest, Brown Bagger, and may his friends and family be comforted.

Agree with quoted post 100%. Those who are newly diagnosed need to hear from those like BB. Thank God this forum and those like him exist, or we'd be in a world of painful darkness.

This news took me my surprise. Maybe denial is a better word. So much respect and admiration for BB. He lived every moment. Prayers for all who loved him. He is missed.

RIP Eric. I remember your strength and courage. You were my role model for perseverance.
Please moderate for us in heaven. We need you.

Just a note here :
I have moved all the tribute posts for Eric into this topic from the In Memoriam topic
Thank you to all who have posted in his honor

He is still here with us in spirit

Harmony
CR