Before Erik left us, Mark Dvorak, Chris Walz and I drove up to his house in NC for a music session and confab. He seemed in good spirits and played really well. He also sang well in that full tenor voice of his. He shared stories with us. Chris recorded the interview and session and he is putting it together now.

I still can't believe he is gone. That's the way it is with people you've known for years.
When they leave the planet, it's such a void. I can't believe that I can't pick up the phone
and call him or get an e-mail from him occasionally.

There must be many others who share my grief.

It reinforces how important it is to acknowledge those who are still with us and
revere and be grateful for each moment of life.

Frank