03Z1R left the building...

[Torchfire]

Hi all,
I'm Torch, Firey Red's girlfriend. This is my first post here.

I'm writing to let you all know that I just received a phone call from 03Z1R's sister Eva today. It seems that he took his own life on Friday. His name was Eric. The aftereffects of his 9-03 crash were more than he could bear.

Eva wanted Eric's friends on the board to know what happened. We talked for quite a while, and she said that the board and his motorcycle friends were very important to him.
I'm not sure I know the protocol for posting something like this, so I'll keep it brief, and let Red take over later, after I have a chance to tell him. I told her I'd post the information for her.

As far as I know right now, nothing has been scheduled in the way of services yet. Either Red or I will keep you posted. I'll be talking to Eva later in the evening.

Also, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for being so supportive of Red when he went down in November. You guys were all there for him in his hour of need, and I think you are all really excellent humans!

Thanks.
Torch

[rwynant]

my Sunday ride.............this is a sad day for all.

In reading his past posts, it really sounded like he was working though all the problems cause by his accident. His spirits seemed up.....I'm very sorry for him and his family!!

Just so you know, his posting his accident situation on this board may have saved many from a similar situation.

Wear your gear guys and gals....

[Houston-Steve]

Godspeed Eric. I'm so sorry for your pain and suffering. I wish you and your family peace. Godspeed brother.

[JustaSpeedfreak]

My prayers go out for his young son, friends and family.

[danaceau]

Don't know what to say. Best wishes to his family. I had hoped this group made him feel not so alone, but it may also have been one more reminder of what he used to have.

[Jerry]

Oh man thats terrible news!! Wish we could have talked to him more, maybe it would have made a difference....God Bless his soul....God knows how much he suffered.

[FireyRed]

I've just found out about this not an half hour ago, I'll be in touch with Eva later today, and I'll find out everything that I can.
Really stunned me guys, last time I spoke with Eric he seemed to be in fairly good spirits, even with everything that has been hanging over him.
If any of the Phx. area Rexers who got an opportunity to visit with him can give me a call, I'd appreciate it.

Fiery Red, AKA John; 480-425-8865

[Ca Pete]

Really sad, I sent him a PM on friday and it was not opened, guess I was to late.

[Tattoo13]

That is horrible, I don't cry, but that brought a tear to my eye.
To think that by no fault of his he was put in a situation that caused him so much greif, it was unbearable.
To Eric, Via Con Dios, may you find peace where ever you are
I am off to go hug my kids

[Snoopy]

Sad News, we'll keep his family in our prayers

[PONKAW]

Truely a tragedy .........
Was really shaken when I read this ...... his posts were allways very moving .......

its a shame...... I wish his son and family a swift recovery from this

RIP

[spagthorpe]

I hope Eric can find peace now, and I hope his family can find a way to handle this loss.

[Jims_rex]

What a terrible end to a terrible tragedy, I am at a loss as to what to say.

[biker]

I feel horrible for his son and wife!!! No words......

[randalldavis]

This is so sad....
I have no words

I hope his family is alright....

[jvegas]

He was put through more than a person should. I wish his family and son the best. The driver of that Nissan truck has this on his hands.

[DARE-NS-ZRX]

Yes, sad indeed! He will be missed and not forgotten.

[airstream]

Originally posted by jvegas
He was put through more than a person should. I wish his family and son the best. The driver of that Nissan truck has this on his hands.

How will the driver find out? Will someone tell him? Or was it a hit and run?

[RZ350]

Damn, that's sad....

He seemed like a good guy from his writings, I hope he found peace wherever he is.

[jimmyc]

Wherever you are now Eric, I hope You can ride all you want and come home to a place where you are loved. Happy Trails To You, Brother.

[Truncheon]

Like many here I only knew Eric from his writings since his accident and he was a very strong man to endure what he had been through but I guess it just caught up to him in the end.

RIP

[Raiderex]

Eric and I traded emails over a Ninja 900 I had. A few weeks ago I was going to trailer it to him and give it to him so he could have something to tinker with and look forward to. He seemed very excited about it and I was happy to do something, anything for him. A couple of days before I was to leave for his house, he sent me a message saying that he hadn't recovered from his injuries like he'd hoped and that I should do something else with the bike.

I believed this to be a case of Eric knowing what was best for himself so I didn't make the trip and I didn't push the bike. I figured when he was ready, he was ready.

It's hard to know what to say so I'll just say I feel for you bro. I feel for your family and friends as well. Thanks for sharing your story with us. You left behind a lesson for many.

Godspeed Eric.

Torch or Fiery: Please let us know where we can send a card and/or flowers. Thank you.

[Torchfire]

As soon as we know about the services, we'll post the information.
Thanks.
Torch

[DaddyDave]

RIP Eric,

Your finally at peace now & at the end of the constant pain, desperation, & constant worry/anxiety. It's sad no one (apparently) knew you where reaching the end of your rope; I fully understand as I've been there myself many many times, even lately. The pain is finally all gone. Godspeed bro...

[Big Swifty]

Well, crap.
















I suppose we ought to see if there's anything we can do for his son.

[dano]

I'm not familiar with the circumstances involved, but they ended up tragic, no matter how they start.

My condolences......

[BarbRN]

I am sorry to hear this. In hindsight, maybe we could have seen it coming. Always the way. He suffered too much, it was more than he could bear. God, my heart goes out to this family. I hope he's at peace now.

[Mike153]

I have nothing to say except my best wishes go out to Eric's family and friends.
Thanks to the ZRX crew who visited and did what they could to help.
-Mike

[Da DAWG]

That sucks big time. I guess the asshole that said his wreck was a hoax will shut the fuck up now.

RIP man

We need to send the family a card and such.

Man I can't even imagine.

[Ciryan]

I am at a loss for words. Truly tragic. My heart definately goes out the family (especially his son) and friends of Eric.