12/25/2025
As we celebrate Christmas i want to turn some attention to this months community highlight. Santa himself, Mr Eric D**e. I would like to start by sharing some words from Thomas Xerras and Trevor Hart
Thomas- Christmas, family, friends, good times had by all. While youāre gathered around the tree today letās take a moment to recognize one of the New England Paintballās Finest.
This monthās community highlight is none other than Santa Claus himself, Eric D**e the founder and spiritual heart of the now Federally Recognized 501C Charity Organization Massive Sack.
One of the most amazing things about New England Paintball is the wonderful community that we have fostered. Iām sure Iām speaking for many of us when I say that I consider some of the incredible people I have met through paintball as a second family. These guys who come from all different walks of life are my brothers every weekend that we take the field together.
What makes Eric so special is that he recognized the power of that sense of brotherhood and found a way to use it as a force to bring about positive change in the community at large.
One of Massive Sacks core objectives is to raise money for charity every single time they take the field. Every single event Eric selflessly organizes a social media push to promote a fundraiser and charity drive for worthy causes. Raising money himself through āThe Massive Sack Shopā webpage with various merchandise and custom dyed proflex parts that he funds entirely out of his own pocket. Just this year alone the Team helped to raise a total in the Tens of Thousands of dollars for several notable and worthy causes.
Eric recognized that if given a platform and a push in the right direction that the greater paintball community would step up and fight the good fight to help make the world a better place.
Eric can be found most weekends at AG paintball. Whether he be sharpening his sword and preparing to compete in the NEXL or rallying the considerable āMassive Sackā following for a big game he can always be seen with a smile on his face, joy in his heart and nothing but love and positivity for everyone he meets.
Next time you run into Eric thank him for all his hard work, give him a hug and consider supporting one of the many noble causes the team promotes through the year. Either by scooping yourself some custom swag off the website or donating directly to whichever cause the team is promoting at the time.
Thank you Eric for all you do, you are one of the best of us. Love you brother.
Merry Christmas everyone, and donāt forget to
Trevor- Eric, When you found me; I was newly sober, lost, and trying to find my way back to something I loved at one of my worst points in life. I still remember the first day I reached out to you after tryouts, and you offered me a home on Massive Sack. Since then, the rest is history. You put faith in me, helped build me up, and never stopped believing in the good in people. Time and time again; I've watched you give selflessly to the team and this community. It's an honor to be part of this beautiful thing you've created. Massive Sack has gone on to become so much more than just a paintball team, and none of it would've happened without you. I'm sitting here trying to write this, but words are failing me, because nothing I could say would hold a candle to what you mean to me and this community. Everyone talks about changing the world, but I think you're one of the rare examples of someone that truly has. You're a legend, brother. Keep doing what you're doing. For the first time in a long time... I believe in Santa again.
Merry Christmas, MF!
Trevor Hart #13
Thank you Eric for busting your ass all year for this community. You are a one of a kind person and I want to make sure we all get to see you as much as we can next season, so I will be posting a raffle on the Positive Impact Fundraiser games where 100% of the funds will be going towards Eric's 2026 AG Season pass as a thank you for all that you do!!
If you have a memory with Eric youd like to share, please post it below and wish this man a very Merry Christmas