Eric Carlston Pressley - Online Memorial Website

eric you would have laughed at teddy the day we all came to see you it had been one year since you wreck and you know how we do well teddy got pretty drunk and as we all said bye and that we love you herbie was driving and we got leaving oliver springs and had to pull over cuz teddy started throwing up all over him self we laughed so hard well we miss you lil brother and you will never be forgotten cant wait to see you soon

Yesterday was the day U wrecked, I can't believe its been a year. We all went to see you, to let you know that u are remembered. And i stood there by Teddy and said I wasn't going to get upset. I picked up Shylah and said "bye eric." and thats when the tears started.. I was leaving that cemetery, and balling my eyes out.. when I got into Harriman I saw an unusually parked blue motercycle on the side of the road, I keeped going a little more and saw yet another blue motercycle.. me being upset.. I couldn't help but smile.. because how many other days would i pass two blue motercyles..?? It was like a sign, like Eric was saying.. "I know u miss me, but I'm happier where I am.." I miss him with all my heart, I love you Eric.. U will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

  Well where do I start. There was so many memories that I will never forget. The last Robby and Eric signature moment was the last time we went camping. We branded our asses. Me you and wood and papaw swears up and down we stole his gin and got drunk then done it. Before we done that, we got in your blazer and done donuts at palco beach, we also went skinny dipping to cool our asses off. I know i always came up with dumb shit to do,but we had fun. I also remeber the last time I saw you. I went to pick you up the saturday before you died and took you and keith to boy's house. It seems like all I do is miss you. I LOVE YOU ERIC you will always be in my mind. You was my first cousin by blood. But in my heart you are my brother. I'm lokking forward to the day I get to join you Lynna and my mamaw. It will be a dream come true.

Eric, I just wanted to drop by and tell you I love you. However, I wrote you one of many poems back in December and I jus wanted to leave it for you on here!

Here it is..

Always In My Heart!

I never though I'd have to say goodbye

You were the joy that was brought to my life

I know you're in a better place

But without you here, my heart doesn't beat the same

It can't stay in place.

You were my pride and joy,

And somehow in your own way,

You'd always bring a smile upon my face.

Without you in my life,

My days get harder and harder.

But I know when it's my time to go,

You'll meet me at the golden gates.

Even though I can't see it,

I know you're still smiling right upon my face.

I miss you now and i will forever,

But you'll always be in my heart,

And My love for you will never fade!

I hope you like. I wish so much that you were here. I haven't been doing very good lately Eric. I'm sorry for everything that I know you would kill me for that I have done lately. I'm trying to do better. And I know of all people you understand. && Also I'm sorry for crying I know you'd whoop my butt if you could but I just can't help it.  I miss my best friend ever. I can't wait to see you again. I love you so much!

Meg

there are so many memories of eric i could never share them all. whether good or bad there are 18 years worth.from being born,to learning his first words,learning to walk,talk,his mischievious years,to adulthood.(what little adulthood he had) i was the fun aunt and the rough aunt.but no matter what aunt i had to be i know in my heart he knew how much he was and is loved. he hated my nickname of turtle for him but didn't fuss when i called him that.(even though no one else was allowed to) he had the biggest, brightest smile you will ever see in your life and a huge heart to go with it. but here is a few memories we shared together. i'll never forget the first time i heard him cuss and it was the wqrst one he could have said.he thought i was asleep and when i sat up the look on his face was priceless, or when me and shawna rode the jet ski. we turned over and we couldn't get back on. eric swam out to us and drove us back in one at a time! he laughed so hard at us that day! i'll also never forget the last time i saw his beautiful face.it was at montana's game at the harriman field.we laughed and talked and when i left i remember looking across the field and seeing him,teddy,nicole,and nicholas standing at the fence.it's a picture that stays burned in my mind.i will never forget his graduation day either. it was the first time (i believe) in his life that i had seen that much pride in his face. (a note to eric) I LOVE YOU TURTLE AND ALWAYS WILL!!!!!!!!! NO ONE COULD EVER TAKE YOUR PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                           love always and forever,

                                         your sissy

I wrote this poem the nite that eric passed away it was the first poem that i have ever wrote.. Its stright from the heart and so very true because i can't wait to see his smile  and his curly red hair and just to say Hi..

Forever In Our Hearts

We played when we were kids,

We did alot of other things when we got old.

We watcher each other grow,

Now we have to see you go.

We shared our laughs,

Now we share our tears.

In our hearts is where it hurts,

But we'll always remember where our friendship starts.

Forever in our hearts is where you'll stay,

We'll always remember the things you say.

We'll never forget your curly red hair,

Or the way you lived with no fear.

Now you're gone and i have to say,

I never thought it would turn out this way.

But in our hearts is where you'll stay.

A son,A brother,A friend,

On our minds is where you been,

But today is not Good-Bye because one day we'll see you again and say Hi...

To the Family and Friends of Mr. Eric Pressley:

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to each of you. Although we are not acquainted with one another, we all know what it feels like to lose one of our loved ones to death. Many believe that God has taken our loved ones away from us but that is not the case. James 1:13 says: "When under trail, let no one say: "I am being tried by God." For with evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone." On the contrast our Heavenly Father feels the pain that you are going through.

He promises that the day is soon to come in which he will wipe the tears of sorrow from our eyes forever and death will be no more. (Revelation 21:3,4)

He also promises that all those in the memorial tombs (graves) will hear his voice and come out. (John 5:28,29)

Until his words are fulfilled may each of you continue to take comfort in him.

Well where do I start?  Thursday is one year it dont seem possible!!! I never will forget that day for as long as I live. It was like a nightmare that had come true.... I didn't want to believe it..... But I had too... I think about you everyday, wishing that there was somethig that I could've done to prevent it all from happening, but I know that there wasn't.  When we got the call at the river I thought it was anybody else but you... Your uncle James wouldn't tell me till we were about at the hospital... I couldn't believe it, it wasn't you there was no way. You were a good guy and still had your life to live.... you were going to work with me and james and I was really looking forward to it... I was going to get to say this is one of mine ain't he beautiful....But it didn't happen that way and only god knows why.... You had a hard life and I am proud to say that I thank God that I got to be part of it.... Even though sometimes I felt like choking some sense into you.... We were proud of you and still are and will be forever....I look at Mylo and see some of you in him and Nicholas looks just like you and most of the time acts just like you.... u were one of a kind and no one will ever take your place....me and aaron sit arouynd sometimes and talk about you and we cry together and then start laughing.... but it has to be when your uncle james aint around though cause it is hard on him too....we love you like you were one of our own.....anyways I guess I will go.... We love you and we always will..... ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG.... We miss you so so so much.... wish we could tell you how much.....  FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.........

                                          Angie and James

I want you to know that grieving is ok. I want you to know that egveryone loves and loved Eric and will be going through sadness these next few days... Remember Eric the way he was and for the Great person he is and was. One thing that no-one can take away from us is memories...I know we all have alot of them!  So just stay strong and hang in there... We will see and hear his voice again one day!

                                                              Love all of you,

                                                         Ameera