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<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>Eric's daughter asked if I would post this for
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<DIV>My name is Jennifer, I am Eric's daughter and have worked here at Heliproz
with him and his wife for the last 5 years. Unfortunately, the news of his
passing is true. He was diagnosed with a rare blood condition called Amyloidosis
in March and had spent the last two months in Rochester, MN at the Mayo Clinic
receiving a stem cell transplant to help with the condition. Unfortunately, on
September 1st God decided that he had better plans for my father. As sad as it
has been for our family and his friends it is comforting to know that he is in a
better place and is not hurting anymore. R/C was a huge part of his life for the
last 35 years or so and it is very heart-warming to hear all of the people
across the country that he has affected in this hobby. We appreciate all of the
kind words and I am very honored that people have taken the time to express
their condolences to us all. God Bless. <BR><BR>Jennifer
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