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RIP - EricL

Discussion in 'In Memoriam' started by Chunk, Dec 30, 2022.

  1. Dec 30, 2022 at 1:53 PM
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    Chunk

    Chunk [OP] I smell Ice Cream!

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    @EricL passed away yesterday. It saddens me to post this. He will be missed, he loved his family, always bragging on his boys.

    @Eyrie our sincerest condolences! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.

    @EricL was the first person to take me out to Gulches when I moved down to South Carolina and started doing stupid shit to my truck, always a pleasure to bullshit with. He talked some made shit when you got him going and it was always a good time!

    He was a highly active member of TW. I know he dabbled in a lot of the threads and with much of the community on this site.

    Gone too soon. :pout::pray::pout:RIP @EricL

    “Don’t worry, I’ll clear your browser history!”

    Gonna miss you man!

    @tcBob can we get 10k for Eric please.
     
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  2. Dec 30, 2022 at 1:56 PM
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    HondaGM

    HondaGM CallSign Monke

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    Praying for his wife and his entire family
     
  3. Dec 30, 2022 at 2:01 PM
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    Kilo Charlie

    Kilo Charlie I have lost my way

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    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Very sorry to hear, condolences out to family and friends.
     
  5. Dec 30, 2022 at 2:19 PM
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    PzTank Stuck in the Well

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    Really sorry to hear. My condolences to his family, friends and all who knew him.
     
  6. Dec 30, 2022 at 2:22 PM
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    lynyrd3

    lynyrd3 STRENGTH DETERMINATION MERCILESS FOREVER

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    OMG ,this is terrible.
     
  7. Dec 30, 2022 at 2:25 PM
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    lynyrd3

    lynyrd3 STRENGTH DETERMINATION MERCILESS FOREVER

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    I sent him a Toyota hat when he won the Nut challenge :(
    Rip Eric , so sad .
    Condolences to his family :pray:
     
  8. Dec 30, 2022 at 2:42 PM
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    MTgirl

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    Wow....hate reading these threads. 2022 has been rough on our extended TW family.
    Sending thoughts of love and support to Eric's friends and family.
     
  9. Dec 30, 2022 at 2:46 PM
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    aficianado

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    No! This is terrible news. RIP bud.
     
  10. Dec 30, 2022 at 2:54 PM
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    Taco-Grinder

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    Very sorry to hear this.
    Thoughts and prayers for the family.
     
  11. Dec 30, 2022 at 4:22 PM
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    Thank you all (and all the folks over on the SC BS&Gossip thread) for the thoughts, prayers, love, and support. TW was like a second home for Eric and a lot of you guys were probably like a little TW family for him. I know that spending time here, off roading, BSing, and doing all the TW things was something he truly enjoyed.
     
  12. Dec 30, 2022 at 4:26 PM
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    Squirt

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    I'm so sorry to hear this. My condolences! I will definitely miss his occasional pop ins in my thread.
     
  13. Dec 30, 2022 at 5:19 PM
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    TacomaGuy7878

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    I tear up everytime I read these threads whether I'm familiar with the member or not.
    My thoughts are with the family:(
     
  14. Dec 30, 2022 at 6:11 PM
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    Chunk

    Chunk [OP] I smell Ice Cream!

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    @tcBob can you make this the banner, please and thank you.
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    I was fortunate to meet and hang out with Eric several times since I joined this site 7 years ago.

    I do know this; he loved bbq, booze, and bullshitting.

    He also had the unfortunate luck of busting taillights on the trails.

    Rest easy, my friend :pout:
     
  16. Dec 30, 2022 at 6:24 PM
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    Chunk

    Chunk [OP] I smell Ice Cream!

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    Extra Hard Taco

    Extra Hard Taco Survivor of the winter of misery and death.

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    Damn, seems like a lot of people are dying lately.

    RIP
     
  18. Dec 30, 2022 at 6:41 PM
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    Pibbles99

    Pibbles99 One more cast

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    Terribly sorry for your loss . My condolences to you and your family.
     
  19. Dec 30, 2022 at 6:56 PM
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    tclavell

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    Another good one gone way too soon!


    Condolences to his family, friends and loved ones



    You will be missed @EricL
     
  20. Dec 30, 2022 at 7:06 PM
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    Daria

    Daria Can I pet your dog? Moderator

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    This is number three for SC this year. Eric needs to go in the next calendar. :(

    here’s my dog chewing off his mudflap many years ago.
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