12/09/2026
Here is a lovely poem Anna, Eric's daughter wrote for the service. This November marks 4 years since his passing.
Until We Meet Again
Four years have passed since you left our side,
yet time cannot erase the love you supplied.
Your voice still echoes in memories bright,
your love still guides us through day and night.
We miss you in the quiet air,
in every place you once stood there,
in celebrations, milestones, too,
where every joy reminds us of you.
In silence, we hear your gentle tone,
in darkness, your presence is always known.
When sorrow weighs too much to bear,
we close our eyes and find you there.
We cherish each memory you gave—
the laughter, stories, and lessons brave,
the kindness shown, the moments small,
that now mean everything to us all.
A grandfather, great grandfather, brother, friend,
a father whose love did never end.
To each of us, you played a special part,
And all of us still hold you in our heart.
Four years ago, we said goodbye,
yet love like ours will never die.
We speak your name, your memories keep,
in waking hours and dreams of sleep.
We wish for one more talk with you,
one more laugh, one hug, one day anew.
One ordinary moment to say
how much you mean to us still today.
God eased your pain and set you free,
but left a space where you should be.
We’re grateful you no longer suffer or fear,
yet saying goodbye still hurts each and every year.
You live on in stories that we share,
in lessons you taught with love and care,
in traditions passed from heart to heart,
That continue to build long after we part
You’re present in each gathering,
in every smile and song we sing,
in every kindness, warm and true,
that carries something on from you.
We’ll carry you through all our days,
through milestones, joys, and changing ways,
through every dream and every tear,
through every moment we wish you were here.
Today we unveil this tribute not with tears,
But gratitude gathered through all these years.
It honors your life, your love, and your name,
and promises your memory will remain.
Until the day we meet once more,
we’ll miss you as we did before.
We’ll remember you in all we do,
and most of all, we’ll love you true.
We loved you then, beneath the sun.
We love you now; our hearts are one.
We always did, through joy and strife,
and always will, throughout this life.
