He was rambunctious and outrageous, and any time hanging out with him was like having a party. Silsbee recalled Eric taking off on a moment's notice to ski. It didn't matter if he went alone or with others. He died doing what he loved. In addition to helping introduce children to skiing, the fund keeps Eric's memory alive.
Members meet about five times a year to plan and remember.
This helps all of us deal with the loss we feel. From the standpoint of a mother who lost her son, Sharon Dettenrieder said the fund and its mission are the most fitting memorial possible. And in some way, he lives on through this project. The EDD Memorial Fund Winter Weekend. The Daily Star.