Our deepest condolences. This makes us very sad.

Eric, we grew up together and spent a lot of time together in our teenage years. We drifted apart later in life but I was happy to stay in touch with you.

I wish things were easier for you, you really did deserve the world.

I will hold all of our memories very close to my heart and will never forget your laugh. All the times you were there for me. You had my back through everything, as did I for you.

I hope you are at peace now.

I met Eric as a teenager and we remained friends into our adult years. He meant something to a lot of us. He was kind, absolutely hilarious, and would give the shirt off his back. We love and remember him fondly.

Eric was a close friend in high school. Seeing your face every morning before getting on the bus made the days go by better. I remeber one morning I just wasn't wanting to function and he had let me use him as a pillow to have a nap. We went out separate ways but still made sure to keep in touch. You'll be deeply missed. I hope you're watching over everyone.

I will always remember Eric for his kind heart and the time where he lived with Me and my parents when we were younger. Erik was a good friend to me and was there for me through a hard time of my life. We had many deep conversations late at night about trying to be better and I will continue to do so as we talked about.

Eric the moment you walked into my life I finally felt I found my true brother that I have wished that I had my whole entire life. You may have thought I was the one helping you, no you helped me more than you ever will begin to know just by simply existing and knowing that you were around. I’ve cried many tears for ya brother already and I’m sure I will cry more for you in the years to come. I hope everybody felt and experienced what a unique and loving soul my brother truly was. My deepest condolences to the Trudel family.

I hope you and Matt are together again Eric. I hope you two are working out and being active as you two always were. I’m going to miss you, the real you.. the guy who helped everyone he could and washed my hair for me because I was too sick to do it myself. I wish you had a better ending than this.. I truly wanted you to find love and be happy.. I will miss you playing guitar and cooking with you.. you were fun to teach. I truly appreciate everything you have done for me.. I know things weren’t always easy nor happy between us but you came into my life for a reason; I really believe that. A positive one. This breaks my heart.. I’m sorry I didn’t answer. I really did love you and forever will care about you & now will keep your memory alive. Promise to protect your name, you deserve that. Stay at peace.