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Eric Jason Bayless, 37, formerly of Liverpool, NY, currently of Fort Drum, NY died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on June 7, 2014. Eric’s eight-year career with the U.S. Army included serving as a combat medic during a tour of duty in Afghanistan, during which time he earned his purple heart. Prior to that, he served six years with the USMC. He was a graduate of Liverpool High School, and a current member of Torn Souls Veterans Motorcycle Club of NY.
Eric is survived by his parents, Edward Bayless and Deborah (Cornue) Bayless, of Liverpool, NY; brother and sister-in-law, Shannon and Kristal Bayless of Colorado Springs; nieces MacKenzie, Cora, and Kira; brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Angela Bayless of Cincinnati; nephew Caden; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and his beloved dog, Harley.
Eric was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and Dallas Cowboys fan. He will be deeply missed by all.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 12th from 4-7 p.m. at Gang Memorial Chapel 104 Fordham Rd., Syracuse, NY 13201. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 13th at 10 a.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 904 Vine St, Liverpool, NY 13088.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in Eric’s name to the American Red Cross. www.redcross.org
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chuck
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Posted Mon June 09, 2014
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it has been a great pleasure knowing you as a person and now that your with the Almighty you will, I'm sure, be one of the chosen he wants to have with him for all eternity.
I really want to say how sad i feel, and i wish i could be there to express my sympathy.
All my Love and Blessings
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Denise Burress aka
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Posted Mon June 09, 2014
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"Bay", as I called him, will be truly missed by everyone that met him and had the honor of calling him friend. He was a great Medic, friend and loved his family dearly. 'Til we meet again love ya Bay.
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Tina Monto
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Posted Mon June 09, 2014
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Rest in peace, Eric. You will be deeply missed. I'll always picture Frankie, Derek, J.J. and you running around the neighborhood, being little stinkers. XOXO.
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Dawn Cavaliere
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Posted Mon June 09, 2014
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So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dawn Cavaliere
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Tom Clemeno
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Posted Mon June 09, 2014
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So sorry for you loss Ed and Deb Prayers to you both xoxoxoxo
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Shari Perkins
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Posted Mon June 09, 2014
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Deb & Ed,
So sorry to hear about your son. Although I didn't know Jason, after bowling with the 2 of you, I know he must've been a special young man. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
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Kathie & Steve
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Posted Mon June 09, 2014
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Debbie, Ed & Family,
Our hearts are very heavy with sadness for your family right now. We understand your pain and loss all too well. May your many happy memories of Eric sustain you as you heal and try to find that safe place to tuck your grief. Please know you are surrounded by many friends that love you and we are here to lean on when you need us. Much Love and our Deepest Sympathy,
Kathie and Steve
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Kimberly Kosiba
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Posted Mon June 09, 2014
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Deb, Ed and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother. Keep the memories close to your heart at this difficult time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Judy Breed
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Posted Mon June 09, 2014
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Debbie and Ed, I am at a loss as to what to say. I can't believe this. I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you at this time.
Love, Judy
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Richard Lancette
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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Ed and Deb, am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers
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Garry G Luke
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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Ed and Deb: So very sorry for your loss. Main the pain of this loss be replaced by the great memories all had with Eric so he will always live in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Rest in Peace, Eric. I'm confident that you are riding through the gates of heaven.
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Lloyd Davis
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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Bayless Family
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed!!!
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Eileen and Bill Brock - square dancers Liverpool Monday
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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Deb and Ed We are so sorry to hear of this news of your son Eric Jason.. Know your in our prayers and thoughts.
Dancing couple Bill and Eileen Brock
Pairs and Squares
Liverpool
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Dan D.
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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Bayless,
You are my brother-in-arms...a fellow medic and friend. I will miss how you took every opportunity to come into my office and give me a hard time about anything and everything. You had a personallity that made everyone around you feel better...you are a great medic, a great Soldier, and a great person. You will be missed.
love ya bro
Dan
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Kathy & Gene Palladino
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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Deb & Ed, Gene & I are at a loss for what to say. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your memories of Eric will sustain you through this difficult time. Take care and know we are thinking of you.
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Charlene Andrianos
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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So sorry to reasy of the loss of your son.
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Diane Scaffido
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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Dearest Deb and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your son's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Loosing a child has to be the worst thing a parent could go thru. Please know you are in my heart and he will be welcomed by Janice and the rest of the family, God Bless you all
Diane Scaffido Bianco and family
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Alice Ly
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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Ed and Deb, My heart and prayers are with you both and your family. So sorry to hear this. May the Peace and Love of the Lord be with you and stay with you as you move forward in this sorrowful time. Love and Peace to you both. Alice Ly
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Roger Bowers. Vicky Casey
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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Ed & Deb,
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers
Roger & Vicky
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Kim M. Battista
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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Dear Ed, Deb, Shannon, Brian & Family & Friends:
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Eric. I just read his obituary to my father. We are at the Nursing Home visiting with my father. You must be so
proud to have a son who served both in the U.S. Army & the USMC. It is so very
sad & I really fully respect anyone who has served our country. I would like to say, "Thank You" for having such an honorable son & I hope that you can find some solace in knowing that Eric is in the arms of our Lord & Savior. May God Love, Bless & Take Care of Eric for All Eternity & May the Heavenly Angels Surround His Sweet Soul. I cry for you today. God Bless You.
Kim M. Holcomb Battista
Mr. George Holcomb
Brian P. LeBaron
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Shelly & Railyn
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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Our thoughts are with you Ed and Deb and the rest of the family. So sorry for your loss.
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Bonnie and Bob
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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to Ed and Deb, our condolences for your loss. you are in our thoughts and prayers
Bonnie and Bob
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Stephanie Hutchinson
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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To the Bayless Family ,
You're in my thought's and Prayers .
Wishing you and you're Family Strength, Comfort and Peace .
Fondly ,
Hutch & Stephanie
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Scott E Comfort Sr
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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We played Volleyball with this young man 20 years ago and we always enjoyed his company-Ed and Debbie from Gina and I-We can Never Imagine what you guys are going Through-Our Deepest Sympathies..Scott and Gina Comfort
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Terri Coco
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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Deb and Ed, there are no words to ease the pain of your loss. Sending many prayers that you and your family will find comfort in memories that Eric has left for you.
Much love,
Terri
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Tammy Carty
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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To the family you have my deepest sympathy. I had the pleasure of working with Eric at Ft Benning Ga. He was a wonderful person who loved his family. I will miss you Bay until we meet again. Ride on brother. Hooah
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Beth Megna
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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Deb and Ed-I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son Eric.My thoughts and prayers are with you now during this very difficult time. Beth Megna
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Karen Jones (sobotka)
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Posted Tue June 10, 2014
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Debbie & Ed, I am so sorry to hear about Eric. My heart is saddened for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Karen Jones
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Edward Copley
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Posted Wed June 11, 2014
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So sorry of your loss Ed and Deb our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Ed and Marilyn Copley
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Sandy Taylor
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Posted Wed June 11, 2014
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Rest in peace soldier. Thank you for your service. Peace to your family and friends.
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Michelle Farrell
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Posted Wed June 11, 2014
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From the family of Sandi Farrell~ We want to express our deepest sympathy to Erics family and Sandi. We wish we could have known the man who seemed to make our sister so incredibly happy.. Thank you Eric for the time of your life you give her and the kids. Unfortunately life throws really harsh curve balsl but a higher power must have needed you more. RIP Eric.
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Danielle Harper
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Posted Wed June 11, 2014
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I am so sorry for your loss. Eric was a wonderful man and great friend to many. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and his brothers, Torn Souls MC, for your loss. RIP 'Doc'
Danielle Harper
Watertown Chrome Divas
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Denis and Patty Ray
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Posted Wed June 11, 2014
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We are with you all in spirit. Our prayers are coming your way.
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Don Atkins
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Posted Wed June 11, 2014
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Ed and Deb,So very sorry to hear of your tragic loss.It was a honor to be Erics godparent.I was glad to have seen Eric at your home a couple of years ago.Eric grew up to be a very good man and to follow our foot steps into the marines I know made you two very proud of him.The gate to heaven will be open to Eric,no questions asked.Love,Don
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Lucy
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Posted Wed June 11, 2014
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So sad that I never got to see my friend that I spent many summers with playing cards for hours, listening to music and running around with the camp pack. Coleen and I were just talking about setting up a camp kid reunion, Im so sad we did not set things up sooner. I would have loved to have given my sweet friend a hug. Ed and Debbie Im so so sorry. I cant even begin to imagine what you are feeling. After all these years Im still so fond of you two and you better believe Im dropping in the next time I travel to NY. Mom sends her love as well..
Sending much love and many hugs and kisses,
Lucy and Donna
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Coleen (Pickering) Clarke
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Posted Wed June 11, 2014
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My heart goes out to you, Ed and Debbie, and the rest of Eric's family and friends during this heartbreaking time. Way to young Eric has left this earth and he will not be forgotten by many. I have many memories of hanging out with Eric when we were younger and I am glad I had the oppurtunity to meet such an all around good guy. RIP to an old friend and fellow soldier.
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Marlette Toole
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Posted Wed June 11, 2014
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My deepest condolences for your loss. My husband served with Eric. I met him once, at a car show/concert at Coyote Moon - he was a nice man, and my husband spoke very highly of him.
My heart is heavy and you all are in my thoughts during this unimaginably difficult time.
Respectfully,
Marlette Toole
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Amanda Shull
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Posted Wed June 11, 2014
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 SHADES OF ELEGANCE was sent by Frank .
Memories are a gift that help us get through these times. Me and my husband will cherish the memories we have of him. See you again Brother.
Love, Amanda and Frank Brunetta
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Chuck Schlegel
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Posted Thu June 12, 2014
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Ed and Deb:
So sorry to hear about Eric. Please accept my most sincere condolences. I hope God gets you through this hard time and your able to cherish the good memories of your son's life.
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Joe Donelan
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Posted Thu June 12, 2014
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So Sorry for Ed and Family to hear of this devastating loss.
Joe Donelan ands Family
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Peg and Doug Andrews
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Posted Thu June 12, 2014
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Dear Ed and Debbie, You have our very deepest sympathy at this time. Eric sounds like he was a great person, soldier, brother, american, and most of all son.You are in our thoughts and prayers Peg and Doug
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Nancy and Thomas Haggerty
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Posted Thu June 12, 2014
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Words will never be able to express how sorry we are for your family. Please know that we are here for you. Our thoughts are with you.
Love,
Nancy, Tom, Amanda, and Kelly
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MAJ Stanley
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Posted Mon June 16, 2014
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Rest in Peace Soldier, May God provide your family and loved ones with the comfort and peace to get through this tough time.
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Judy Fortino Bucher
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Posted Mon June 16, 2014
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Bayless Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. I fondly remember your son in his childhood and am deeply saddened that he was taken away so soon. May God heal and bless your family.
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Jim & Dee Fix
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Posted Tue June 24, 2014
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Debbie and Ed,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son Erik. I can't even imagine how you are both feeling. God Bless the both of you thru this difficult time.
Jim and Dee Fix
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